Model Set Boeing E-3A Sentry: The Watchful Eye in the Sky
It's one of the most iconic aircraft in military history: the Boeing E-3A Sentry, better known as AWACS. With its massive, rotating radar mounted on the fuselage, it serves as the flying command center for NATO and the US Air Force. This model set brings the modern standard of air surveillance to your workbench. We've not only equipped the set with the appropriate base paints, glue, and brushes, but we've also modernized the kit itself. Thanks to new components ("New Tools"), you can precisely recreate the current configurations with updated onboard electronics and sensors.
Building the E-3A is fascinating, as it's based on the classic Boeing 707, but the military modifications give it a completely unique character. The highlight is undoubtedly the radar rotodome perched atop the fuselage. With the included decals, you can build a piece of local history: NATO's E-3A Component is based in Geilenkirchen, Germany, and the 2017 "Tigermeet" livery is a real eye-catcher for any display case.
AWACS stands for "Airborne Warning and Control System." The E-3 Sentry provides allies with crucial real-time information about the airspace and the battlefield. It can locate aircraft hundreds of kilometers away, long before ground-based radars would detect them. The E-3G version (Block 40/45) shown here represents the most comprehensive upgrade in the type's history, replacing analog technology with state-of-the-art digital systems. This model commemorates the technological evolution of one of the most important aircraft in Western defense
Why this set is a must-have for any military collection
- Everything included: Get started right away – Aqua Color paints, a brush and the Contacta Professional Mini adhesive are already included in the box.
- Up-to-date: The kit includes new parts to represent the current antenna and sensor configurations of the modernized fleet.
- Two powerful versions: Choose between the modern US Air Force version (E-3G, 2023) or the spectacular NATO "Tigermeet" livery from Geilenkirchen (2017).
- Impressive size: Even at a scale of 1:144, the model impresses with a wingspan of over 30 cm and the characteristic "rotodome".
- Attention to detail: Level 4 and 85 parts ensure challenging crafting fun, where engines and fuselage structures are finely detailed.
Includes
- Plastic model kit (unassembled, including new parts)
- Illustrated, multilingual assembly instructions
- Decal set (USAF E-3G & NATO Tigermeet)
- Brush
- Basic colors (Revell Aqua Color)
- Adhesive (Revell Contacta Professional Mini)
