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A-50 Mainstay vs E-2 Hawkeye

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
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Specifications
A-50 Mainstay E-2 Hawkeye
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Grumman
First flight 19 December 1978 21 October 1960
Year introduced 1985 1964
Number produced 42 units 313 units
Average unit price $300 million $232 million
Wing area 300.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 50.6 m 24.6 m
Height 14.8 m 5.6 m
Length 46.6 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 648 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 2,708 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg 19,536 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,000 kgf 2 x 1,902 kW
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Overview

The A-50 Mainstay and the E-2 Hawkeye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the A-50 Mainstay vs 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye. The A-50 Mainstay has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,708 km for the E-2 Hawkeye. The A-50 Mainstay operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 190,000 kg MTOW, the A-50 Mainstay is 3.3x the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.

The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in 42 units vs 313 for the E-2 Hawkeye. Unit cost is $300M for the A-50 Mainstay vs $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 18 years before the A-50 Mainstay (1960 vs 1978).

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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.