Hawkeye E2 Model Airplane : A True Work of
Art
Our Hawkeye E2 Model Airplane exhibits unmatched,
unequaled quality and intricate design to achieve exactness and
accuracy of the actual E-2. It also comes with a sturdy, durable
base stand which comes in different colors of your choice and a
polished chrome steel support mounting rod or avail our variable
pitch wall mount accessory.
Our E2 Hawkeye Model Airplane is made of the finest grade
materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding,
carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and
artisans ensure finely handcrafted model airplanes with precise
blueprint details of the original aircraft. The Hawkeye E2 Model
Plane's paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete,
reflecting the original E-2C. This top-quality E-2 replica will
surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as
a gift. This E2 Hawkeye Model Airplane is definitely the ideal gift
to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving
the good, old flight memories for it displays perfect resemblance to
the actual E2 Hawkeye.
E-2 Hawkeye History:
The E-2 Hawkeye is an aircraft carrier-based tactical
Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft and is used for missions
including surface surveillance coordination, strike and interceptor
control, search and rescue guidance and communications relay. It was
manufactured by Grumman Aerospace Corporation and Northrop Grumman.
In 1964, after replacing the E-1, the Hawkeye has been the eyes
of the fleet and has served the US Navy around the world. The E-2Cs
has provided the command and control for successful operations
during the Persian Gulf War. The original E-2C Hawkeye became
operational in 1973 and has been through several upgrade programs
since then. The E-2 aircraft served and have worked extremely
effective with US law enforcement agencies in drug interdictions.
During the late 1980s and the early 1990s, the E-2C Hawkeye has
supported numerous naval engagements including the 1985 intercept of
the aircraft containing the hijackers of the liner Achille Lauro. It
has also participated in the strikes against Libya in 1986.
The E-2C Hawkeye has a maximum speed of 374 mph and a
range of 200 nauticla miles. It has a crew of five, including
equipment operators. The primary users and operators of the E-2C
Hawkeyes are the United States Navy, French Navy, Israeli Air Force
and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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