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E-2B Hawkeye
Grumman · USA
The "B" model was a critical upgrade that replaced the analog computers of the original E-2 with a digital system. This allowed the Hawkeye to handle the dense air traffic and complex radar environments encountered over North Vietnam.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 602 km/h |
| Range | 2,580 km |
| Ceiling | 9,390 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-8A turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.