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E-2 Hawkeye vs Tu-126 Moss

E-2 Hawkeye vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 648 vs 790 km/h, range 2,708 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 171,000 kg, built 313 vs 9 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Tupolev
First flight 21 October 1960 23 January 1962
Year introduced 1964 1965
Number produced 313 units 9 units
Average unit price $232 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 51.4 m
Height 5.6 m 16.1 m
Length 17.6 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the Tu-126 Moss which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or Tu-126 Moss?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.