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C-2 Greyhound vs E-2 Hawkeye

C-2 Greyhound vs E-2 Hawkeye at a glance — top speed 635 vs 648 km/h, range 2,400 vs 2,708 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 57,500 kg, built 56 vs 313 units.

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 GreyhoundFull specs
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Specifications
C-2 Greyhound E-2 Hawkeye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964 21 October 1960
Year introduced 1966 1964
Number produced 56 units 313 units
Average unit price $39 million $232 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 24.6 m
Height 4.9 m 5.6 m
Length 17.1 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 648 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 2,708 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 19,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,430 kW 2 x 3,803 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 635 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 10,211 meters (33,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 2 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.