E-2 Hawkeye vs EA-6B Prowler
| 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 electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 million |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,717 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 7 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or EA-6B Prowler?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.