The first E-3 Sentry, or Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft to receive the block 40/45 upgrade

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The first E-3 Sentry, or Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft to receive the block 40/45 upgrade sits Nov. 18, 2010, outside the programmed depot maintenance hangar at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., awaiting pre-checks prior to PDM and the installation of the upgrade.

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Size: 3680px × 2309px
Location: Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
Photo credit: © 508 collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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