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Description
| Notes: E-2B with improved engines, computer, radar, and new passive detection system. | |||
| Manufacturer: | Grumman |
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| Base model: | E-2 | ||
| Designation: | E-2 | ||
| Version: | C | ||
| Nickname: | Hawkeye | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | ||
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Electronics | ||
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Specifications
| Length: | 57' 4' | 17.3 m | |
| Height: | 16' 5" | 5.0 m | |
| Wingspan: | 80' 7" | 24.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 700.0 sq ft | 65.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 3,803 lb | 1,724 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 51,932 lb | 23 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison T56-A-425 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 4600 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 1,605 miles | 2,584 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 308 mph | 495 km/h | 267 kt |
| Max Speed: | 372 mph | 599 km/h | 323 kt |
| Climb: | 2,515 ft/min | 766 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 30,800 ft | 9,387 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | VAW-78 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-88 | NAS Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-110 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-110 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-112 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-113 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-114 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-115 | Atsugi | Japan |
| USN | VAW-116 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-117 | Miramar | CA |
| USN | VAW-120 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-121 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-122 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-123 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-124 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-125 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | VAW-126 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | YAW-88 | Miramar | CA |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Randy Jump , IL |
Airborne Early Warning Squadron 127 (VAW-127), nicknamed the "Seabats", was an aviation unit of the United States Navy in service from 1983 to 1991. With Wing 12 ashore @ Norfolk, Wing 13 aboard U.S.S. Coral Sea. 10/01/2013 @ 16:18 [ref: 68082] |
| Evelyn Mangune San Diego, CA | I was with VAW 110 in 1992-1994 NAS MIRAMAR Squadron 4. I was 19 years old, young and I can say now that I'm proud to have served my country and grateful that I had the opportunity to experience this job. 06/28/2012 @ 21:15 [ref: 62912] |
| dennis mescall sr foley, MN | i worked on the e2b from76to79 back when black eagles wheresomebody we had huge racingstripes in front and behindour big blk eagle any one following me?do ya member? 05/29/2010 @ 14:07 [ref: 26518] |
| Daryl Chubeck Pittsburgh, PA | I was at RVAW-120 from 1978 to 1979 assigned to W/C210 as an ATAN/AT3. I later served in VAW-88 from 1987 to 1991. I think the AWACS is highly over rated after work with former USAF techs. 02/10/2009 @ 10:21 [ref: 23684] |
| Eades Delta, CO | Served as an AZ in VAW-114 in 77 and 78. Deployed on USS Coral Sea CV-43 in 77 on Westpac. We were known as the "Hormel Hawgs". I recall that we had a visiting E-2 from the East Coast and we pulled it into the barn one night, lowered a sailor on top of the dome and placed one of our large peel off logo's right in the center top of the dome. 04/28/2008 @ 15:15 [ref: 20742] |
| ron fancher , TX | was AMS in VAW-114 (hormel hogs) at mirimar in 1979-80. deployed aboard
uss kittyhawk. called out of olongapo to cruise to indian ocean to prepare for operation rice bowl/ eagle claw, the aborted mission to rescue embassy hostages in tehran. 04/27/2008 @ 10:27 [ref: 20730] |
| Mike Wurmser , FL | served in RVAW-110 from 7-77 till 4-81. Look back with fondness of the time spent with some truly remarkable people, (even the o's). am still in close touch all these years later with a (too) small handfull of them, one being my brother, with whom I got to do brother duty with, he was Maintenance Control.
Went through the striker program and ended up being an AMH and volunteered for the line div. where I made second and stayed for my whole tour. 04/17/2008 @ 15:24 [ref: 20597] |
| Scott \'Doc\' Emery Johnstown, PA | I was stationed with VAW-111 at NAS-Miramar from 1986-1988. We were de-comissioned shortly after my leaving. I was the only HM3 ever assigned in 80's. I am a 'Plank Owner' 02/12/2008 @ 10:28 [ref: 19660] |
| Sal \"Low Ride\" , CA | Was attached to the SunKings VAW116 from 87-91 and really enjoyed the ride, worked with some really great guys. Was the PowerPlant Sup and QA rep. High/Low power qualed,really loved turning the Hummer. Best wishes to all my Bro's and Keep the Faith.
Sal. DESERT STORM 01/31/2008 @ 11:39 [ref: 19492] |
| conrad earl taylor AE-1 columbia, KY | I was an instructor in vaw-120 in the early 80's. I was in 122,124,126 in 1984 before going to recruiting in N.J. I spent about 12 years in the e2 community. Sure do miss them. 12/02/2007 @ 09:35 [ref: 18760] |
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