Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) vs Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Full specs: Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye are both other, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) leads on range (7,400 vs 2,708 km).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 853 km/h ✓ | 648 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 579 km/h ✓ | 474 km/h |
| Range (km) | 7,400 km ✓ | 2,708 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 m | N/A |
| Endurance (h) | 8 h ✓ | 6 h |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 46.61 m | 17.6 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 83,915 kg | 18,234 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 156,036 kg | 26,082 kg |
| Crew | N/A | 5 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 5,100 hp |
| Thrust (kN) | 96 kN | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 68 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 853 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the longest range at 7,400 km.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the higher endurance at 8 h.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the higher cruise speed at 579 km/h.
Is the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) better than the Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) leads on 4 of 4 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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