E-2 Hawkeye vs Tu-126 Moss
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 790 km/h for the Tu-126 Moss. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 7,000 km for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss operates at altitudes up to 10,700 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 171,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-126 Moss is 3.0x the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 2 years before the Tu-126 Moss (1960 vs 1962).
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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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 |
| Soviet airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, operated during the Cold War from 1965 to 1984. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 23 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 9 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 | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 56.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 790 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 171,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 103,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 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.