747 vs E-2 Hawkeye
The 747 and the E-2 Hawkeye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 2,708 km for the E-2 Hawkeye. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 6.6x the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 313 for the E-2 Hawkeye. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 9 years before the 747 (1960 vs 1969).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
|
|
| 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 | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 366 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the E-2 Hawkeye at $232 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.