I am currently enrolled at ITT Technical Institute, getting my Computer Network Systems degree. Also married back in to the Air Force (just can't escape!!) and am about to hatch our third little girl, (darn that AWACS curse - hubby is AWACS, too).
2002-2005, E-3 Sentry
From Year 2002
To Year 2005
Personal Memories
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E-3 Sentry Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
USAF/NATO aircraft
General characteristics
* Crew: Flight crew: 4 Mission crew: 13-19 * Length: 152 ft 11 in (46.61 m) * Wingspan: 145 ft 9 in (44.42 m) * Height: 41 ft 4 in (12.6 m) * Wing area: 3,050 ft� (283.4 m�) * Empty weight: 162,000 lb (73,480 kg) * Loaded weight: 325,000 lb (147,400 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 347,000 lb (156,000 kg) * Powerplant: 4� Pratt and Whitney TF33-PW-100A turbofan, 21,000 lbf (93 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 530 mph (855 km/h) * Range: 4,000 NM (7,400 km) (8 hr) * Service ceiling 29,000 ft (9,000 m)