E-2 Hawkeye vs SR-20
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Cirrus respectively.
The E-2 Hawkeye reaches 648 km/h — 2.3x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 42:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 35 years before the SR-20 (1960 vs 1995).
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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 |
| American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $630K |
| 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 | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 361 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 35 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.