Aircraft Data
ASTOR is a radar system installed in a conversion of the Bombardier Global Express, which is a super large, long range business jet. The aircraft is known as the Sentinel R.1 in RAF service.ASTOR (Airborne Stand-Off Radar) provides a long-range, battlefield-intelligence, target-imaging and tracking radar for the RAF and the Army and has surveillance applications in peacetime and wartime.
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2004 | 5 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
Power
2 x Rolls Royce BR 710 (14750 - 15500 lbf) turbofan engines.
Uses BR710A2-20 engines, rated at 14750lb thrust
Dimensions
| Length | 99 ft. 5 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 93 ft. 6 in. |
| Height | 27 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 54,000 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 93,500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 500 kts |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 475 kts |
| Ceiling | 51,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 5,000nm (Normal endurance will be around 9 hours) |
| Max Range | 6,500nm (Maximum endurance of over 14 hours.) |
Updated 6th December 2008
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