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E-2 Hawkeye vs P-3 Orion

E-2 Hawkeye vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 648 vs 750 km/h, range 2,708 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 64,410 kg, built 313 vs 757 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 21 October 1960 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1964 1962
Number produced 313 units 757 units
Average unit price $232 million $36 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 30.4 m
Height 5.6 m 11.8 m
Length 17.6 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.