E-3 Sentry AWACS vs EC-130 Commando Solo
| 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 electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 â—‰ |
| 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 | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EC-130 Commando Solo by US Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 671 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 4,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo entered service first in 1975, 2 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.