Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye is an airborne early-warning aircraft small enough to operate from aircraft carriers, using a catapult to launch and a hook to land. Its rotating radar dome, 7.3 m wide, spots enemy aircraft and missiles far beyond the ship's own radar.
Originally built by Grumman, it has served the US Navy since 1964. The latest E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (figures shown) has a much more powerful radar and is also flown by Japan and France.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 17.60 m |
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| Wingspan | 24.56 m |
| Height | 5.58 m |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 18,363 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 26,083 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 648 km/h |
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| Cruise speed | 474 km/h |
| Ferry range | 2,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,500 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 5 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | Allison T56-A-427A |
| Power (each) | 3,800 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Did you know?
Its wings fold backwards along the fuselage to save space on the carrier deck.
Photos
Photo 1: U.S. Navy photo by PHAN CHRISTOPHER B. STOLTZ / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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