E-2 Hawkeye vs R-99 Erieye
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the R-99 Erieye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Embraer respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 833 km/h for the R-99 Erieye. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 3,000 km for the R-99 Erieye. The R-99 Erieye operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 2.4x the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 39 years before the R-99 Erieye (1960 vs 1999).
| 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 |
| Brazilian airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet, fitted with the dorsal Saab Erieye radar. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 51.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 833 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,591 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 20 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or R-99 Erieye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or R-99 Erieye?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 37 years before the R-99 Erieye which entered service in 2001.