Νόρθροπ Γκρούμαν Ε-2 Χόκεϊ | |
|---|---|
| Χώρα | Ηπα |
| Πληκτρολογήστε | Τακτική αερομεταφερόμενη έγκαιρη προειδοποίηση με δυνατότητα αεροπλανοφόρου |
| Πρώτη πτήση | 21 Οκτωβρίου 1960 |
| Παράγεται | 1960–σήμερα |
Συλλογή φωτογραφιών ενός Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, το Γκρούμαν Ε-2 Χόκεϊ is an American all-weather, aircraft carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft. 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 as a replacement for the earlier E-1 Tracer, which was rapidly becoming obsolete. The aircraft’s performance has been upgraded with the E-2B, and E-2C versions, where most of the changes were made to the radar and radio communications due to advances in electronic integrated circuits and other electronics. The fourth version of the Hawkeye is the E-2D, which first flew in 2007. The E-2 was the first aircraft designed to be a AEW aircraft from the outset, as opposed to a modification of an existing airframe, such as the E-3.
Πηγή: Wikipedia
| Νόρθροπ Γκρούμαν Ε-2 Χόκεϊ | |
|---|---|
| Φωτογράφος | Αγνοώ |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 172 |
| Grumman Ε-2C Hawkeye περπατήστε γύρω | |
|---|---|
| Φωτογράφος | Σίες Χέντρικς |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 88 |
| Grumman E-2B Hawkeye Περπατήστε γύρω | |
|---|---|
| Φωτογράφος | Μπιλ Μαλόνι |
| Εντοπισμού | Μουσείο Αεροπορικής Νίκης |
| Φωτογραφίες | 28 |
| Grumman Ε-2C Hawkeye περπατήστε γύρω | |
|---|---|
| Φωτογράφος | Αγνοώ |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 20 |
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| E-2C Hawkeye με τα πόδια γύρω από | |
|---|---|
| Φωτογράφος | Ισαάκ Γκέρσμαν |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 121 |
General Characteristics and Role
The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. It was developed to replace the E-1 Tracer and has become the US Navy’s primary AEW platform. Distinctive for its massive 24-foot (7.3 m) diameter rotating radar dome, or rotodome, mounted above the fuselage, the E-2 is often referred to as “the eyes of the fleet.” Its primary mission is to provide wide-area surveillance of the sea and air, detecting hostile aircraft and cruise missiles at long range. The E-2 acts as a flying command and control center, directing friendly fighter aircraft, managing air traffic, and coordinating search and rescue operations. It is essential for extending the defensive and offensive capabilities of a carrier strike group far beyond the ship’s own radar horizon.
| Property | Typical Value (E-2C/D Series) |
|---|---|
| Πληκτρολογήστε | Carrier-Based Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) |
| National Origin | Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες |
| Κατασκευαστής | Grumman (Original) / Northrop Grumman |
| Entered Service (E-2A) | 1964 |
| Πλήρωμα | 5 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Combat Information Center Officer, Air Control Officer, Radar Operator) |
| Μήκος | 17.60 m (57 ft 9 in) |
| Εκπέτασμα | 24.56 m (80 ft 7 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | Approx. 26,000 kg (57,500 lb) |
Powerplant and Sensor Systems
- Engines: 2 x Rolls-Royce T56-A-427A turboprop engines (E-2D model uses the -427A).
- Engine Power: Approx. 5,100 shp (3,800 kW) per engine.
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 648 km/h (403 mph).
- Endurance: Over 6 hours on station.
- Radar System: The E-2C utilized the APS-145 radar; the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye uses the significantly more capable AN/APY-9 radar. The radar provides 360-degree coverage and can track hundreds of targets simultaneously.
- Rotodome: The rotodome is hydro-mechanically rotated at 6 RPM during flight, providing continuous scanning.
- Carrier Features: Equipped with hydraulically folding outer wing panels and a strong arrestor hook for shipboard operations.
Service History and Legacy
- Modernization: The E-2 has undergone continuous modernization, culminating in the current E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, which features a “glass cockpit,” aerial refueling capability, and the revolutionary AN/APY-9 radar.
- Export: The Hawkeye has been exported to several key US allies, including France (used on their nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle), Japan, Israel (now retired), Egypt, and Taiwan.
- Operational Importance: It is one of only two turboprop aircraft currently operating from US Navy supercarriers (the other being the C-2 Greyhound, based on the same airframe).
- Key Events: E-2s have played crucial roles in numerous conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, primarily by controlling air space and guiding aircraft.
- C-2 Greyhound: The Hawkeye airframe was the basis for the C-2 Greyhound carrier-on-board delivery (COD) transport aircraft, highlighting the versatility of the original design.
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