AC-130 vs E-2 Hawkeye
AC-130 vs E-2 Hawkeye at a glance — top speed 669 vs 648 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,708 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 57,500 kg, built 21 vs 313 units.
Specifications
|
AC-130 |
E-2 Hawkeye |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Grumman |
| First flight |
1 January 1967 |
21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1964 |
| Number produced |
21 units |
313 units |
| Average unit price |
$150 million |
$232 million |
| Wing area |
162.2 m² |
65.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.4 m |
24.6 m |
| Height |
11.7 m |
5.6 m |
| Length |
29.8 m |
17.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
669 km/h |
648 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,800 km |
2,708 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,144 m |
10,577 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,307 kg |
57,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
33,063 kg |
19,536 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,661 kW
|
2 x 3,803 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The AC-130 is faster with a maximum speed of 669 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The AC-130 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the AC-130's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The AC-130 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The AC-130 is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the AC-130 at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the AC-130 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.
