Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) vs Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and Boeing P-8 Poseidon are both other, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) leads on range (7,400 vs 2,222 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS)
Wins 1/5 | Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Wins 4/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 853 km/h | 907 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 579 km/h | 815 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 7,400 km ✓ | 2,222 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 m | 12,497 m ✓ |
| Endurance (h) | 8 h | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 46.61 m | 39.47 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 83,915 kg | 62,730 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 156,036 kg | 85,820 kg |
| Crew | N/A | 9 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 96 kN | 121 kN ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 68 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and Boeing P-8 Poseidon? +
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 907 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the longest range at 7,400 km.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon has the higher cruise speed at 815 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon has the higher service ceiling at 12,497 m.
Which has the higher thrust? +
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon has the higher thrust at 121 kN.
Is the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) better than the Boeing P-8 Poseidon? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon leads on 4 of 5 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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