E-2 Hawkeye vs Gannet
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the Gannet are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Fairey respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 417 km/h for the Gannet. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 1,127 km for the Gannet. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 7,700 m for the Gannet. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 5.1x the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 303 for the Gannet. Unit cost is $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye vs $2M for the Gannet. The Gannet first flew 11 years before the E-2 Hawkeye (1949 vs 1960).
| 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 |
| British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey |
| First flight | 19 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 303 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| 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 | 44.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,127 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,421 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,890 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or Gannet?
The 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 Gannet?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 303 units of the Gannet.