A-50 Mainstay vs E-2 Hawkeye
| Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed during the Cold War to extend radar coverage and coordinate air operations across vast distances. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 19 December 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $300 million |
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 190,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12,000 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,803 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 252 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The A-50 Mainstay is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the E-2 Hawkeye at $232 million.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 21 years before the A-50 Mainstay which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 42 units of the A-50 Mainstay.