Herpa - E-3B Sentry (B707-320B),United States Air Force, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, 81-0005, Kadena Air Base, 1/500

Product detailed description

Metal finished model of the E-3B Sentry transport aircraft (B707-320B)

Metal replica of the aircraft with plastic accessories in a scale of 1:500.

The coloring falls under the United States Air Force, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, 81-0005, Kadena Air Base

Dimensions: length 9.6 cm, wingspan 8.9 cm

This model comes from the aviation edition of the Herpa model manufacturer. The model is delivered on a chassis without a stand.

The Boeing E-3 Sentry, also known as the AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System), is a high-wing aircraft designed for reconnaissance, detection and control of airspace. The aircraft uses a rotating antenna located on the top of the wing, which allows it to have an overview of a large area including air traffic, ground targets and aerial threats. The E-3 Sentry is based on the Boeing 707 civilian transport aircraft and first saw service during the 1991 Gulf War. It is in service with many countries, including the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. The aircraft is equipped with sophisticated avionics, including the AN/APY-2 radar, which can detect targets at ranges of up to 400 km, and a data transmission system that allows coordination with other aircraft and ground forces.