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E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (Testing)
Northrop Grumman · USA
The E-2D introduced the APY-9 radar, which uses a "two-generation leap" in technology. It combines mechanical and electronic scanning, allowing the Navy to detect "low-observable" (stealth) aircraft and cruise missiles by picking up their radar returns at specific frequencies.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 2,708 km |
| Ceiling | 11,278 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-427A turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
MH-47G Chinook (Service Delivery) →
Other
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (Testing)
Northrop Grumman · USA
The E-2D introduced the APY-9 radar, which uses a "two-generation leap" in technology. It combines mechanical and electronic scanning, allowing the Navy to detect "low-observable" (stealth) aircraft and cruise missiles by picking up their radar returns at specific frequencies.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 2,708 km |
| Ceiling | 11,278 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-427A turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.