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E-2 Hawkeye vs EA-6B Prowler

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
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Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 21 October 1960 25 May 1968
Year introduced 1964 1971
Number produced 313 units 170 units
Average unit price $232 million $52 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 16.0 m
Height 5.6 m 5.1 m
Length 17.6 m 18.0 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 2 x 4,717 kgf
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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 2.1:1 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).

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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.