Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Model 

Boeing E-3B Sentry 707-EC-137D

USAF AWACS

Motorized Rotating Radome!

1/144 Scale - AA32913

Wingspan: 12.5"

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 the flying headquaters for command, control, communications and intelligence. 71-1407 was the first of two EC-137D AWACS prototypes. Both were upgraded to E-3A operational standard as part of the 34 aircraft procured by the USAF. The first production E-3A flew on October 31, 1975, and delivery was made in March 1977 to the 552nd AC&CW at Tinker AFB, OK.

Each model features:

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32).
• Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).