Lennukikandja võimeline taktikaline õhu kaudu varajane hoiatus
Esimene lend
21. oktoober 1960
Toodetud
1960–tänaseni
Fotogalerii Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye on Ameerika iga ilmaga lennukikandja võimeline taktikaline varajase hoiatamise (AEW) õhusõiduk. Selle kahe turbopropellermootoriga õhusõiduki projekteeris ja arendas 1950. aastate lõpus ja 1960. aastate alguses Grummani lennukikompanii Ameerika Ühendriikide mereväe jaoks varasema E-1 Traceri asendajana, mis oli kiiresti vananenud. Lennuki jõudlust on täiendatud E-2B ja E-2C versioonidega, kus enamik muudatusi tehti radaris ja raadios elektroonilises integraallülituses ja muus elektroonikas tehtud muudatuste tõttu. Hawkeye neljas versioon on E-2D, mis lendas esmakordselt 2007. aastal. E-2 oli esimene õhusõiduk, mis oli algusest peale mõeldud AEW õhusõidukiks, erinevalt olemasoleva lennukikere, näiteks E-3 muutmisest.
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)
Tüüp
Carrier-Based Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C)
National Origin
Ameerika Ühendriigid
Tootja
Grumman (Original) / Northrop Grumman
Entered Service (E-2A)
1964
Meeskonna
5 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Combat Information Center Officer, Air Control Officer, Radar Operator)
pikkus
17.60 m (57 ft 9 in)
Tiibade siruulatus
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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