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Grumman E-2 Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Family

The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is a carrier-based airborne early-warning and battle-management aircraft built around a dorsal radar rotodome, computerized surveillance, and secure communications. Its long-running E-2A through E-2D lineage gives carrier strike groups an all-weather airborne picture and a command-and-control relay that can coordinate air, surface, rescue, and strike operations.

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Identity

Aliases
E-2 HawkeyeE-2AE-2BE-2CE-2DHawkeye
Family Name
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Full Name
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Family
Roles
militaryreconnaissancecommunicationssearch_and_rescue
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Crew Capacity
5
Max Speed Kph
552
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
23,850
Operating Modes
land
Service Ceiling M
9,100
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is a carrier-based airborne early-warning and battle-management aircraft built around a dorsal radar rotodome, computerized surveillance, and secure communications. Its long-running E-2A through E-2D lineage gives carrier strike groups an all-weather airborne picture and a command-and-control relay that can coordinate air, surface, rescue, and strike operations.
Dimensions
Height M
5.6
Length M
17.5
Wingspan M
28
First Flight Year
1,960
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Creation Time
August 7, 2026 at 00:15:41 UTC
Updated Time
August 7, 2026 at 00:15:41 UTC