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AWACS / Airborne Early Warning · United States · 1956
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Detection Range
75
Track Capacity
70
Battle-Management Capability
65
Endurance
85
Data-Link
60
ECCM
55
Console Capacity
70
Reliability
80
Technology
60
Force-Multiplier Value
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerGrumman
CategoryAWACS / Airborne Early Warning
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1962
Operators1 countries
Quantity88
Data Quality84%
70
AWACS / Airborne Early Warning MASS Rating
1/12
Early Cold War
7/32
All-Time
AWACS / Airborne Early Warning · 10 axes scored
Detection Range
75
Track Capacity
70
Battle-Management Capability
65
Endurance
85
Data-Link
60
ECCM
55
Console Capacity
70
Reliability
80
Technology
60
Force-Multiplier Value
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the awacs / airborne early warning category.
01 / Overview
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Prime contractor
Production
1956–1962
Quantity
88
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AWACS / AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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70
awacs / airborne early warning category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the awacs / airborne early warning category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeGrumman C-1 Trader
  • Mission TypeAirborne early warning
  • Service Entry Year1960
  • Flight Crew4
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R-1820-82A Cyclone
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed262 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,816 m
  • Range1,666 km
  • Endurance6.83
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length13.82 m
  • Wingspan22.05 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,066 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built88
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1977
  • Production Start1956
  • Production End1962
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 1962Production ended
70
years in service
6
years in production
88
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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