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An-71 Madcap vs E-2 Hawkeye

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap E-2 Hawkeye
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Grumman
First flight 12 July 1985 21 October 1960
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 3 units 313 units
Average unit price -- $232 million
Wing area -- m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 24.6 m
Height 9.2 m 5.6 m
Length 23.5 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 648 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,708 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 19,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 2 x 3,803 kW
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the E-2 Hawkeye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 313 for the E-2 Hawkeye. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 25 years before the An-71 Madcap (1960 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or E-2 Hawkeye?
The An-71 Madcap is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or E-2 Hawkeye?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or E-2 Hawkeye?
The An-71 Madcap is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.