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E-3 Sentry AWACS vs R-99 Erieye

E-3 Sentry AWACS vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 853 vs 833 km/h, range 7,400 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 147,417 vs 24,100 kg.

Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
E-3 Sentry AWACS R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Embraer
First flight 9 February 1972 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1977 2001
Number produced 68 units N/A
Average unit price $270 million --
Wing area 283.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 20.0 m
Height 12.6 m 6.8 m
Length 46.6 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 147,417 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 83,915 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,752 kgf 2 x 40 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.