E-2 Hawkeye vs E-3 Sentry AWACS
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E-2 Hawkeye |
E-3 Sentry AWACS |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Grumman |
Boeing |
| First flight |
21 October 1960 |
9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced |
1964 |
1977 |
| Number produced |
313 units |
68 units |
| Average unit price |
$232 million |
$270 million |
| Wing area |
65.0 m² |
283.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
24.6 m |
44.4 m |
| Height |
5.6 m |
12.6 m |
| Length |
17.6 m |
46.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
648 km/h |
853 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,708 km |
7,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,577 m |
10,668 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
57,500 kg |
147,417 kg |
| Empty weight |
19,536 kg |
83,915 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,902 kW
|
4 x 2,438 kgf
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Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the E-2 Hawkeye at $232 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 13 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.
