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E-2 Hawkeye vs Fairey Gannet

E-2 Hawkeye vs Fairey Gannet at a glance — top speed 648 vs 417 km/h, range 2,708 vs 1,127 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 11,340 kg, built 313 vs 303 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye Fairey Gannet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Fairey
First flight 21 October 1960 19 September 1949
Year introduced 1964 1953
Number produced 313 units 303 units
Average unit price $232 million $2 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 44.9 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 16.6 m
Height 5.6 m 5.1 m
Length 17.6 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 1,127 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 7,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 11,340 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 7,421 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 1 x 2,890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the Fairey Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the Fairey Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 11 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or Fairey Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 303 units of the Fairey Gannet.