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Boeing E-3B Sentry AWACS Diecast Airplane Model by Corgi

Product Description

The Boeing E-3 Sentry is the West’s principal AWACS (airborne warning and control system) platform. Using the airframe of a Boeing 707-320B airliner and a massive payload of radar and electronic sensors, the E-3/AWACS is a flying headquarters for command, control, communications and intelligence. 71-1407 was the first of two EC-137D AWACS prototypes, which first flew on the 5th February 1972. Both prototypes were upgraded to E-3A operational standard and were part of the thirty four aircraft procured by the USAF, of which the first production of the E-3A flew on 31st October 1975 and first delivery was made in March 1977 to the 552nd AC&CW at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. 71-1407, as the prototype aircraft, became the personal aircraft of the Wing Commander and received special marking accordingly

Scale: 1/144, Wingspan: 12.25", Length" 12.75"
Loose Parts: (not suitable for young children)
Minor assembly required.

Accessories

E - 3 Sentry

Corgi

From the days when the skies were the new frontiers, the Aviation Archive charts the history of flight, commemorating significant military and civil aircraft and events from the early pioneering years to the present day.

Using original plans and rare archive material, each aircraft and livery has been carefully researched and authenticated to bring the aviation enthusiast the finest range of collectable die cast models. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the models feature rubber tires, interchangeable undercarriage, rotating propellers where applicable and high quality printed livery details. Beautifully packaged, each replica comes with a display stand, and two sets of landing gear (gear up and gear down).