I volunteer at the RAO (Retirement Activity Office at Tinker A.F.B. OK.
On Friday Mornings from 0900 Hrs till noon. Mostly I just answer the phone to help other retirees,(All Militay retirees, not just U.S.A.F. Retirees)
1979-1983, E-3 Sentry
From Year 1979
To Year 1983
Personal Memories
Tinker 552nd AWACS
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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)