E-3 Sentry AWACS vs R-99 Erieye
Overview
The E-3 Sentry AWACS and the R-99 Erieye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Embraer respectively.
Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS vs 833 km/h for the R-99 Erieye. The E-3 Sentry AWACS has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 3,000 km for the R-99 Erieye. The R-99 Erieye operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,668 m for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. At 147,417 kg MTOW, the E-3 Sentry AWACS is 6.1x the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
The E-3 Sentry AWACS first flew 27 years before the R-99 Erieye (1972 vs 1999).
| 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 |
| Brazilian airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet, fitted with the dorsal Saab Erieye radar. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,438 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 51.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 833 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,591 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 20 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or R-99 Erieye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the R-99 Erieye's 833 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or R-99 Erieye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or R-99 Erieye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or R-99 Erieye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the R-99 Erieye's 29.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or R-99 Erieye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS entered service first in 1977, 24 years before the R-99 Erieye which entered service in 2001.