Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1991–2005
Quantity
17
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeBoeing 707
- Mission TypeAirborne Battle Management and ISTAR
- Service Entry Year1991
- Flight Crew4
- Mission Crew18
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney TF33-PW-102
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed722.218 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,801.6 m
- Endurance9
◇Mission Systems7MOD.7
- Primary Sensor / RadarAN/APY-7
- AESA RadarYes
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length46.61 m
- Wingspan44.42 m
- Max Takeoff Weight152,409.6 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built17
- Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2023
- Production Start1988
- Production End2005
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1991Production started
- 2005Production ended
35
years in service
14
years in production
17
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
11INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT8COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT303UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS296PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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