
Boeing JSTARS
Boeing's JSTARS offering is the right sized aircraft with the Size, Weight, Power and Cooling (SWaP-C) needed for current and future JSTARS missions.
The Boeing Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) to replace the U.S. Air Force's existing E-8C Joint STARS fleet provides a solution above and beyond those found with the competitors. With 65+ years of experience integrating military capabilities on commercial aircraft and building on the most successful platform in aviation history, the 737, Boeing's JSTARS offering capitalizes on a global infrastructure including support, parts, training, maintenance and sustainment. Other benefits include right size, weight, power and cooling (SWaP-C) for current and future mission requirements, reduced fuel consumption, in-flight refueling, manufacturing efficiencies, and increased availability rates. In addition, Boeing’s JSTARS is the lowest cost to own and operate—50% less than smaller business jets.
The JSTARS aerial refueling system uses certified designs from the Airborne Early Warning & Control and P-8 aircraft reducing development costs and program risk.
The commercial, off-the-shelf CFM-56 engine includes an Integrated Drive Generator, ensuring sufficient power and cooling needed for current and future JSTARS missions.
Boeing's best-of-industry FAA-certified 737 flight deck with glass cockpit and heads up display will be familiar to pilots in the U.S. Air Force, Guard and Reserve.
800+ square feet of floor space inside the 737 ensures all mission equipment fits in the cabin.
737 Technical Specifications
Length
110.3 ft
Max Take-off Weight
171,000 lbs
Max Payload
~49,000 lbs
Floor Space
>800 sq ft
Max Endurance with Mission Payload
11.5-12.5 hours
Fuel Burn with Mission Payload
4,800-5,000 lb/hr
Short Field Takeoff at MTOW
<7,000 ft
Operating Altitude with Payload
35,000 to 41,000 ft
Cruise Speed
405-445 kts
Available Power
360 kVa