E-2 Hawkeye vs Ka-31
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Grumman, while the Ka-31 is a Military Helicopters by Kamov.
The E-2 Hawkeye reaches 648 km/h — 2.6x the Ka-31's 250 km/h. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 600 km for the Ka-31. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 4.6x the Ka-31's 12,500 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 28 for the Ka-31. The E-2 Hawkeye first flew 27 years before the Ka-31 (1960 vs 1987).
| 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 naval airborne early warning and control helicopter, developed in the late 1980s, deployed in naval operations by Russia, China, and India. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 28 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 | 397.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 932 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the Ka-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Ka-31's 12,500 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 31 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or Ka-31?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.