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E-2 Hawkeye vs R-99 Erieye

E-2 Hawkeye vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 648 vs 833 km/h, range 2,708 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 24,100 kg.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Embraer
First flight 21 October 1960 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1964 2001
Number produced 313 units N/A
Average unit price $232 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 20.0 m
Height 5.6 m 6.8 m
Length 17.6 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 2 x 40 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.