ABOUT THE E-2C AIRCRAFT
The E-2C Hawkeye is the U.S. Navy's all-weather, carrier-based tactical airborne early warning and control system platform. It provides all-weather airborne early warning and command and control functions for the carrier strike group. Each carrier air wing (CVW) consists of one squadron with four Hawkeye aircraft. In addition to its primary AEW function, the E-2C can also provide strike control, area surveillance, search and rescue guidance, navigational assistance, communications relay, and drug interdiction. VAW-126 flies the E-2C+ Group II Hawkeye.
| Wingspan |
80' 7 " |
| Length |
57' 9 " |
| Height |
18' 4" |
| Wing Area |
700 sq. ft. |
| Weight: Empty |
40,484 lbs. |
| Max Fuel (internal) |
12,400 lbs. |
| Max Take-off Gross Weight |
54,426 lbs. |
| Cruise Speed |
260 kts. |
| Service Ceiling |
37,000' |
| Ferry Range |
1,540 nm. |
| Takeoff run |
1,850' |
| Propulsion: 2 Allison T56-A-427 turboprop engines |
5,100 ESHP each |
| Crew |
5 Total, 2 Pilots and 3 Naval Flight Officers |