Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS

E-8 Joint STARS
A U.S. Air Force E-8C Joint STARS, in flight
General information
TypeAirborne Battle Management and ISTAR
ManufacturerGrumman Aerospace Corporation
Northrop Grumman
StatusOut of service, on display
Primary userUnited States Air Force
Number built17
History
Manufactured1988–2005
Introduction date1991
First flight1 April 1988
Retired2023
Developed fromBoeing 707

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 tracked ground vehicles and some aircraft, collected imagery, and relayed tactical pictures to ground and air theater commanders. Until its retirement in 2023 the aircraft was operated by both active duty USAF and Air National Guard units, with specially trained U.S. Army personnel as additional flight crew.

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