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E-2 Hawkeye vs Ka-31

E-2 Hawkeye vs Ka-31 at a glance — top speed 648 vs 250 km/h, range 2,708 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 12,500 kg, built 313 vs 28 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Kamov Ka-31 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-31
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye Ka-31
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Grumman Kamov
First flight 21 October 1960 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1964 1995
Number produced 313 units 28 units
Average unit price $232 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 397.2 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 15.9 m
Height 5.6 m 5.6 m
Length 17.6 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 600 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 12,500 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 2 x 1,864 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.