Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS
The Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) airborne ground surveillance, battle management and command and control aircraft. It tracks ground vehicles and some aircraft, collects imagery, and relays tactical pictures to ground and air theater commanders. The aircraft was operated by both active duty USAF and Air National Guard units and also carried specially trained U.S. Army personnel as additional flight crew.
| E-8 Joint STARS | |
|---|---|
| A U.S. Air Force E-8C Joint STARS, in flight | |
| Role | Airborne Battle Management and ISTAR |
| Manufacturer | Grumman Aerospace Corporation Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 April 1988 |
| Introduction | 1991 |
| Retired | 2023 |
| Status | Retired, on display |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Produced | 1988–2005 |
| Number built | 17 |
| Developed from | Boeing 707 |
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