Airborne Warning And Control System

An AWACS is a large military plane, about the size of a jumbo jet they have a noticably large radar dish protuding from the back, close to the tail. AWACS planes are found in most ace combat games they support the player during missions by giving them a heads up if enemy planes are approaching or give the player and his wingmen orders they are also capable of jamming the enemy's radar making it harder for them to detect danger.