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E-2 Hawkeye vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle

E-2 Hawkeye vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle at a glance — top speed 648 vs 660 km/h, range 2,708 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 61,000 kg, built 313 vs 4 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 HawkeyeFull specs
Shaanxi ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZDK-03 Karakoram EagleFull specs
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Shaanxi
First flight 21 October 1960 1 January 2010
Year introduced 1964 2011
Number produced 313 units 4 units
Average unit price $232 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 38.0 m
Height 5.6 m 11.2 m
Length 17.6 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 47 years before the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 4 units of the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle.