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Grumman E-2 Hawkeye

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The E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather, carrier-capable airborne early warning aircraft that Grumman designed for the United States Navy in the late 1950s and early 1960s to replace the piston-engined E-1 Tracer. It was the first aircraft designed specifically for the early warning role rather than adapted from another airframe. Powered by two turboprops, it has been upgraded through the E-2B, E-2C and E-2D versions, mostly in radar and communications equipment. The first prototype flew on 21 October 1960, the E-2A entered Navy service in January 1964, and variants have been in continuous production since 1960, the longest production run of any carrier-based aircraft.

Facts
Year
1960 1
Engine Class
Turboprop 1
Status
In Production 1
Top Speed (km/h)
644 1
Mass (kg)
18,234 1
Maximum Mass (kg)
26,082 1
Comparison
Body Style
Aircraft (no road body style) 1
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Exemplifies

Aviation, Modes
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Grumman, Networks and Operators
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Manufactured By

Grumman

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Source Grumman E-2 Hawkeye (Wikipedia)Lead sentence, manufacturer
Quote, Lead sentence, manufacturer
This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy

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United States

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The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable, tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.
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1. Grumman E-2 Hawkeye (Wikipedia)
  • Lead sentence, country
    The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable, tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.
  • Development, first prototype
    The first prototype, acting as an aerodynamic testbed only, flew on 21 October 1960.
  • Lead, production
    Variants of the Hawkeye have been in continuous production since 1960, giving it the longest production run of any carrier-based aircraft.
  • Lead, engines
    This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy
  • Specifications (E-2D), maximum speed
    Maximum speed: 350 kn (400 mph, 650 km/h)
  • Specifications (E-2D), empty weight
    Empty weight: 40,200 lb (18,234 kg)
  • Specifications (E-2D), maximum takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight: 57,500 lb (26,082 kg)
  • Lead sentence, manufacturer
    This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy
  • Of Make: Grumman, Lead sentence
    This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy
  • Exemplifies: Aviation, Lead sentence
    The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable, tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.
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Grumman E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft
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