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E-2 Hawkeye vs Il-78 Midas

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
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Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye Il-78 Midas
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Ilyushin
First flight 21 October 1960 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1964 1984
Number produced 313 units 53 units
Average unit price $232 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 50.5 m
Height 5.6 m 14.8 m
Length 17.6 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 7,300 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 210,000 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 72,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 4 x 12,020 kgf
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Overview

The E-2 Hawkeye and the Il-78 Midas are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 850 km/h for the Il-78 Midas. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 7,300 km for the Il-78 Midas. The Il-78 Midas operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 210,000 kg MTOW, the Il-78 Midas is 3.7:1 the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.

The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 53 for the Il-78 Midas. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 23 years before the Il-78 Midas (1960 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 202 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 20 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or Il-78 Midas?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.