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Grumman E-2 Hawkeye


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The Grumman E-2 was designed from the outset as an AEW/tactical control airborne command and control aircraft.  Originally known as the W2F, the first prototype first flew in 1960.

In 1962, the designation was changed to E-2A Hawkeye.  E-2s have been supplied to Israel, Japan, Egypt, Taiwan and Singapore.

 
 Specifications (E-2C)  Designations
 
Type: Airborne early warning
Engine: two 4,910 hp (3661 kW) Allison T56-A-425 turboprops
G-89: company designation
W2F: pre-1962 U.S. Navy designation
E-2: post-1962 U.S. military designation
TE-2: trainer version
C-2: transport (carrier onboard delivery)
 
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