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Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Command and Control Aircraft Variant

The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the newest variant of the E-2 carrier-based airborne command, control, and surveillance aircraft. Its advanced radar and upgraded mission systems extend the carrier strike group's air-defense and battle-management picture and support maritime operations with improved detection, tracking, and coordination.

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Aliases
E-2DE-2D Advanced HawkeyeAdvanced HawkeyeAHE
Family Name
Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Full Name
Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Command and Control Aircraft Variant
Roles
militaryreconnaissancecommunications
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the newest variant of the E-2 carrier-based airborne command, control, and surveillance aircraft. Its advanced radar and upgraded mission systems extend the carrier strike group's air-defense and battle-management picture and support maritime operations with improved detection, tracking, and coordination.
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 00:06:27 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 00:06:27 UTC
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