E-3A Sentry (AWACS)

Definition/Scope: Initial production versions of the E-3 Sentry, a Boeing 707 aircraft modified to carry an extensive mission avionics package to provide long-range target acquisition and identification, and control/communications for directing other combat aircraft to the targets.

Used For:

surveillance aircraft by name

Broader Terms:

AWACS aircraft

Related Terms:

E-3 Sentry (AWACS)