Data Quality80%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the awacs / airborne early warning category.
01 / Overview
WU-1
Category
Prime contractor
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AWACS / AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the awacs / airborne early warning category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Base AirframeIlyushin Il-76
- Mission TypeAEW&C
- Flight Crew15
- Mission Crew15
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeAviadvigatel PS-90A-76
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Range1,000 km
- Endurance4
◇Mission Systems7MOD.7
- Primary Sensor / RadarLiana radar
- Detection Range650 km
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions1MOD.1
- Max Takeoff Weight190,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built42
- Operators2
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1978
- Production End1992
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
04 / MASS Score
AWACS / AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING RANKING AWACS / Airborne Early Warning
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAWACS / Airborne Early Warningcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Rotating radar dome mounted atop aircraft, housing an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) antenna for 360-degree surveillance coverage.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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