E-2 Hawkeye vs E-7 Wedgetail
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the E-7 Wedgetail are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 853 km/h for the E-7 Wedgetail. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 6,500 km for the E-7 Wedgetail. The E-7 Wedgetail operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 15 for the E-7 Wedgetail. Unit cost is $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye vs $400M for the E-7 Wedgetail. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 44 years before the E-7 Wedgetail (1960 vs 2004).
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| 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 |
| American twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for tactical battle management and surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 15 units |
| Average unit price | $400 million |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,902 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 77,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 46,606 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the E-2 Hawkeye at $232 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 46 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.