| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Airbus |
| Description |
The Boeing E-767 is an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft that was designed in response to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's requirements. |
The Airbus CC-150 Polaris is the designation for the civilian Airbus A310-300s which have been converted into multi-purpose, long-range jet aircraft for passenger, freight or medical transport and mid-air refueling for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). |
| ICAO Code |
E767 |
A310 |
| First Flight |
1994-10-04 |
|
| Entry Into service |
2000-05-10 |
1992-01-01 |
| Service End |
|
2023-01-01 |
| Designer |
Boeing |
Airbus |
| Type |
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) |
Strategic transport/VIP transport/tanker |
| Length (m) |
48.5 |
46.66 |
| Height (m) |
15.8 |
15.8 |
| Cockpit Crew |
2 |
2 |
| Max Seating |
|
194 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) |
851 |
|
| Max Ceiling (m) |
12200 |
12500 |
| Capacity Description |
|
194 passengers (up to) or 33000 kg payload |
| Max Mach (Mach) |
0.86 |
0.84 |
| National Origin |
United States of America |
|
| Number Built |
4 |
5 |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × General Electric CF6-80C2 turbofan, 273.6 kN thrust each |
2 × General Electric CF6-80C2A2 high bypass turbofan engines |
| Primary Users |
Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
Canadian Forces, Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Status |
In service |
Active service (Being Retired) |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-767 |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_CC-150_Polaris |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
47.6 |
43.9 |
| Wake Category |
H |
H |
| Aircraft Engine |
General Electric CF6 |
|
| Number of Engines |
2 |
2 |