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E-1 Tracer vs E-2 Hawkeye

E-1 Tracer vs E-2 Hawkeye at a glance — top speed 383 vs 648 km/h, range 1,666 vs 2,708 km, max takeoff weight 12,066 vs 57,500 kg, built 88 vs 313 units.

Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Specifications
E-1 Tracer E-2 Hawkeye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 17 December 1956 21 October 1960
Year introduced 1960 1964
Number produced 88 units 313 units
Average unit price -- $232 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 24.6 m
Height 5.1 m 5.6 m
Length 13.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 648 km/h
Operational range 1,666 km 2,708 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,066 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 9,361 kg 19,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 2 x 3,803 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the E-1 Tracer's 1,666 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the E-1 Tracer's 12,066 kg.
Which is larger, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the E-1 Tracer's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-1 Tracer entered service first in 1960, 4 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-1 Tracer or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.