E-3 Sentry AWACS vs E-4 NOAC
| 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 advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $223 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 | 510.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 969 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 374,850 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 190,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,814 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is faster with a maximum speed of 969 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 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-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 46.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-4 NOAC?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the E-4 NOAC at $223 million.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC entered service first in 1974, 3 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 E-4 NOAC?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.