A-50 Mainstay vs E-3 Sentry AWACS
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A-50 Mainstay |
E-3 Sentry AWACS |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Beriev |
Boeing |
| First flight |
19 December 1978 |
9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced |
1985 |
1977 |
| Number produced |
42 units |
68 units |
| Average unit price |
$300 million |
$270 million |
| Wing area |
300.0 m² |
283.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
50.6 m |
44.4 m |
| Height |
14.8 m |
12.6 m |
| Length |
46.6 m |
46.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
900 km/h |
853 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,500 km |
7,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,500 m |
10,668 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
190,000 kg |
147,417 kg |
| Empty weight |
61,000 kg |
83,915 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,000 kgf
|
4 x 2,438 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the A-50 Mainstay's 46.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The A-50 Mainstay is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS at $270 million.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS entered service first in 1977, 8 years before the A-50 Mainstay which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 42 units of the A-50 Mainstay.
