Boeing Awacs E-3D Sentry

Kit Facts

First issued
1992
First catalogue reference
12004 in 1991 Edition
Box Type 10 artist
Gavin McLeod

Description

Boeing Awacs E-3D Sentry – Airfix kit 12004, first issued in 1992, Series 12, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1991 to 2002.

Acting as a highly advanced airbourne early warning system, or "Eye in the Sky", these aircraft contain the sophisticated communications system "Have Quick" which provides anti-jam contact both with other AWACS and ground stations, helping to fulfil their function as Airbourne Command Centres. – Taken from the 1991 edition catalogue

1994 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing Awacs E3-D Sentry from Boeing Awacs E-3D Sentry.

1999 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.

1999 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing Awacs Sentry from Boeing Awacs E3-D Sentry.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

12

First Issued

1992

Catalogue Ref - 1991 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition

12004

Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition

12004

Artist on Box Type 10

Gavin McLeod

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