Overview
The E-7 Wedgetail is an airborne early warning and control aircraft based on the Boeing 737-700. Instead of a rotating dish, it carries a fixed "top hat" radar on its back that scans electronically in all directions.
It was developed first for Australia, which named it after the wedge-tailed eagle. South Korea and Turkey also fly it, and the UK is buying it to replace its old E-3 Sentry fleet.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 33.60 m |
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| Wingspan | 34.30 m |
| Height | 12.50 m |
Weights & fuel
| Max. take-off weight | 77,600 kg |
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Performance
| Cruise speed | 850 km/h |
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| Range | 6,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 + 6–10 mission crew |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | CFM International CFM56-7B27A |
| Thrust (each) | 121.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Eugene Butler / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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