E-2 Hawkeye vs King Air 90
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 11:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 4 years before the King Air 90 (1960 vs 1964).
| 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 twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 0 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.