E-3 Sentry AWACS vs E-8 Joint STARS
| American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 million |
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 million |
| Wing area | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,752 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 46.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the E-8 Joint STARS at $250 million.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS entered service first in 1977, 19 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.