Grumman (now Northrop Grumman) E-2 Hawkeye

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A Grumman E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft preserved on display, recognizable by its massive rotating radar dome.

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Aircraft

E-2 Hawkeye E2C

United States Navy (historical paint scheme), aircraft number 773

Manufacturer

Grumman (now Northrop Grumman)

Gear

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Unique aircraft captured clearly, but overcast lighting and prominent foreground posts lower the impact.

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic U.S. Navy carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft, and a key element of American naval aviation since 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Uncommon outside military collections; still in service but only a few hundred built in total.

Record Flights

Widely used by the U.S. Navy on long carrier deployments. No specific civil records.

Safety & Events

Numerous deployments in conflicts and key roles in airborne early warning for U.S. and allied fleets. No major civil incidents.

Future Outlook

Many preserved in museums; newer E-2 variants still active, older ones retired.

Specifications

2 × Allison T56-A-427 turboprop engines

Engine

24.56 meters

Wingspan

17.60 meters

Length

2,708 kilometers

Range

460 km/h

Speed

Crew: 5 (pilot, co-pilot, three mission operators)

Capacity

24,700 kilograms

MTOW

5.58 meters

Height

Each engine approx 3,925 kW (5,275 shp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older), approx 100 dB at close range

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