 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS click to open  |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: fact sheet available at - http://www.af.mil/news/factsheets/E_3_Sentry__AWACS_.html click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: The aircraft can be used as a surveillance asset in support of other government agencies during counter drug operations. U.S. Customs Service officers may fly aboard the E-3 Sentry on precoordinated missions to detect smuggling activities. click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: With its mobility as an airborne warning and control system, the Sentry has an excellent chance of surviving in war. Among other things, the flight path can quickly be changed according to mission and survival requirements. The E-3 can fly a mission profile for more than 8 hours without refueling. Its range and on-station time can be increased through inflight refueling. click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: Experience has proven that the E-3 Sentry can respond quickly and effectively to a crisis and support worldwide military deployment operations. It is a jam-resistant system that has performed missions while experiencing heavy electronic countermeasures. click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: As an air defense system, E-3s can detect, identify and track airborne enemy forces far from the boundaries of the United States or NATO countries. It can direct fighter-interceptor aircraft to these enemy targets. click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: In support of air-to-ground operations, the Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces. It can also provide information for commanders of air operations to gain and maintain control of the air battle. click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: The radar and computer subsystems on the E-3 Sentry can gather and present broad and detailed battlefield information. Data is collected as events occur. This includes position and tracking information on enemy aircraft and ships, and location and status of friendly aircraft and naval vessels. The information can be sent to major command and control centers in rear areas or aboard ships. In time of crisis, this data can be forwarded to the National Command Authorities in the United States. click to open |
 | U.S. Airforce Aircraft E-3 AWACS: Other major subsystems in the E-3 are navigation, communications and computers (data processing). Consoles display computer-processed data in graphic and tabular format on video screens. Console operators perform surveillance, identification, weapons control, battle management and communications functions. click to open |
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