The E-2 Hawkeye is a all-weather, aircraft carrier based Airborne Early Warning aircraft. The E-2 was first flew in 1960 and was operational with the US Navy in 1964. The E-2 is an easy aircraft to indetify due to the circular, rotating radar and twin tubroprops. The E-2 has been involved in all aircraft carrier activities since becoming operational. The E-2 currently has no date set for retirement. The E-2 will continue to serve the US Navy and its allies well into the future.
Specifications
Powerplant...................................2 x Allison T56-A-425 Tubroprops
Length..........................................57 ft 7 in
Height..........................................18 ft 4 in
Wing Span...................................80 ft 7 in
Maximum Speed........................375 mph
Maximum Range........................1,605 miles
Service Ceiling.............................30,800 ft
2 comments:
That is awesome- seriously!
Hey, you finally put up a Navy plane! Nice!
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