E-3 Sentry AWACS vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
| 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 surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 45 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 |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,752 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 223.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 43.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 136,304 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,165 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 136,304 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA entered service first in 1968, 9 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-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.