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Grumman YE-2C 'Hawkeye'

Description
Notes: Prototype E-2C with vapor cycle air system, redesigned rotodome larger nose section, and new avionics subsystem.
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:E-2
  Designation:YE-2
  Version:C
  Nickname:Hawkeye
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Electronics
  Status:Prototype
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Specifications
  Length: 57' 4' 17.3 m
  Height:16' 5" 5.0 m
  Wingspan: 80' 7" 24.5 m
  Wingarea: 700.0 sq ft 65.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 3,803 lb 1,724 kg
  Gross Weight: 51,932 lb 23 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison T56-A-425
  Horsepower (each): 4600

Performance
  Range: 1,605 miles 2,584 km
  Cruise Speed: 308 mph 495 km/h 267 kt
  Max Speed: 372 mph 599 km/h 323 kt
  Climb: 2,515 ft/min 766 m/min
  Ceiling: 30,800 ft 9,387 m