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E-2 Hawkeye vs S-3 Viking

E-2 Hawkeye vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 648 vs 815 km/h, range 2,708 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 23,831 kg, built 313 vs 188 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 HawkeyeFull specs
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 VikingFull specs
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 21 October 1960 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1964 1974
Number produced 313 units 188 units
Average unit price $232 million $27 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 21.0 m
Height 5.6 m 7.0 m
Length 17.6 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 167 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the S-3 Viking at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 10 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-3 Viking?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.