E-2 Hawkeye vs EA-6B Prowler

Overview

The E-2 Hawkeye and the EA-6B Prowler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 3,745 km for the EA-6B Prowler. The EA-6B Prowler operates at altitudes up to 11,460 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 2.1x the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.

The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 170 for the EA-6B Prowler. Unit cost is $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye vs $52M for the EA-6B Prowler. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 8 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1960 vs 1968).

E-2 Hawkeye

American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments.
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye Other profile drawing
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
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EA-6B Prowler

American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Grumman EA-6B Prowler Other profile drawing
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
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E-2 Hawkeye

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 ◉

EA-6B Prowler

Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.0 m ◉
Height 5.1 m ◉
Length 18.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 1048 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,745 km ◉
Service ceiling 11,460 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,134 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 2,359 kgf ◉

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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.

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