E-2 Hawkeye (see Figure 3-17)
Table 3-19 contains the general characteristics/descriptions of an E-2 Hawkeye.
Figure 3-17 -- E-2 Hawkeye.
E-2 Hawkeye
Wing span
80 ft 7 in
Length
57 ft 6 in
Height
18 ft 3 in
Climb rate
2,690 fpm
Ceiling
37,000 ft
Descent rate
3,000 fpm
Category
III
Approach speed
115 kn (E-2C)
Remarks
Manufactured by the Grumman Corporation. The aircraft mission
is to serve as an airborne early warning platform and as an
airborne platform from which to control aircraft. This carrier-
based aircraft is capable of tracking more than 2,000 targets
simultaneously and running more than 40 intercepts. The
radome above the rear fuselage measures 24 feet in diameter.
Table 3-19 -- E-2 Hawkeye characteristics/description
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