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E-2C Hawkeye
Grumman · USA
The E-2C entered service in 1973, featuring much more powerful radar and electronics than the B model. It became the backbone of US Navy carrier air wings, capable of automated tracking of over 600 targets simultaneously.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 2,708 km |
| Ceiling | 11,275 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-425 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
Gazelle (AH.1) →
Reconnaissance
E-2C Hawkeye
Grumman · USA
The E-2C entered service in 1973, featuring much more powerful radar and electronics than the B model. It became the backbone of US Navy carrier air wings, capable of automated tracking of over 600 targets simultaneously.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 2,708 km |
| Ceiling | 11,275 m |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-425 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.