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Reconnaissance
E-2 Hawkeye
Grumman · USA
The E-2 featured a 24-foot rotating radar dome that allowed it to track hundreds of targets and coordinate air strikes far beyond the horizon of the carrier fleet. It replaced the E-1 Tracer and changed the nature of naval air defense forever.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 2,708 km |
| Ceiling | 10,576 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-427 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
A-6 Intruder (Service Entry) →
Reconnaissance
E-2 Hawkeye
Grumman · USA
The E-2 featured a 24-foot rotating radar dome that allowed it to track hundreds of targets and coordinate air strikes far beyond the horizon of the carrier fleet. It replaced the E-1 Tracer and changed the nature of naval air defense forever.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 2,708 km |
| Ceiling | 10,576 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-427 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.