E-2 Hawkeye vs 340 AEW&C
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the 340 AEW&C are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Saab respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 522 km/h for the 340 AEW&C. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 1,300 km for the 340 AEW&C. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 7,620 m for the 340 AEW&C. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 4.4x the 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 12 for the 340 AEW&C. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 34 years before the 340 AEW&C (1960 vs 1994).
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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 |
| Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 12 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 | 42.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 522 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 695 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 33 years before the 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or 340 AEW&C?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 12 units of the 340 AEW&C.