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E-2 Hawkeye vs KC-135 Stratotanker

E-2 Hawkeye vs KC-135 Stratotanker at a glance — top speed 648 vs 933 km/h, range 2,708 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 146,283 kg, built 313 vs 803 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-135 Stratotanker
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye KC-135 Stratotanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Boeing
First flight 21 October 1960 31 August 1956
Year introduced 1964 1957
Number produced 313 units 803 units
Average unit price $232 million $39 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 226.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 39.9 m
Height 5.6 m 12.7 m
Length 17.6 m 41.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 146,283 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 44,663 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 4 x 9,813 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,283 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is longer at 41.5 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 7 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.