Grumman E-2 Hawkeye

[TomcatViP]

Well Hawkeye make sense.

 

[aonestudio]

Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Solutions for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Oct. 3, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to evolve the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye cockpit and computing architecture with Delta System Software Configuration 6 (DSSC 6) through...

news.northropgrumman.com

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Oct. 3, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to evolve the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye cockpit and computing architecture with Delta System Software Configuration 6 (DSSC 6) through 2028.

• DSSC 6 modernization includes Hawkeye Cockpit Technology Refresh and Theater Combat ID.
• Once fielded, the new open mission systems architecture of DSSC 6 will enable rapid integration of new capabilities, including non-proprietary applications from industry partners.
• Entire Navy fleet will be retrofitted with updated cockpit, navigation technologies and mission systems, beginning in 2029 and throughout the 2030s.

 

[F.L.]

Has the Hawkeye ever been tested with a ski jump ?

 

[TomS]

Has the Hawkeye ever been tested with a ski jump ?

From earlier in this thread, it's definitely been studied.

Post in thread 'Grumman E-2 Hawkeye' https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/grumman-e-2-hawkeye.22239/post-518551

Having done some more research, it looks like the 1980s testing by the USN only involved the T-2C, F-14, and F/A-18. Studies were done later that included the E-2C, but it seems like this was probably not tested in practice.

Jumping off the Deck: The Operation of Conventional Aircraft from ‘Ski-Jumps’

“ Headin' into twilight, spreadin' out her wings tonight, she got you jumpin' off the deck shovin' into overdrive. Highway to the Danger Z...

engagingstrategy.blogspot.com

 

[TomcatViP]

5 E-2D for Japan and 4 more for the USN

US Navy and Japan procure additional Northrop Grumman E-2Ds

The US Navy (USN) and Japan purchased nine newbuild Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, according to US Department of Defense (DoD)...

www.janes.com

(notice that the white coated airframe in the picture is not yet another Hypersonic project)

 

[NMaude]

How many E-2Cs does the USN have in the Boneyard? Because if there are any and they're surplus to requisition they'd make an excellent addition to the Ukrainian airforce (After flight and grew crews had been trained)?

 

[Forest Green]

E-2D Refueling From HC-130 Over Middle East Highlights The Hawkeye's Potential

The E-2D's in-flight refueling capability could help it defend against an Iranian attack and opens up new ways to employ its abilities around the globe.

www.twz.com

 

[isayyo2]

French E-2D in production - first delivery 2027

France's First E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Enters Production - Naval News

Northrop Grumman celebrated the start of production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the French Navy at the company’s St. Augustine manufacturing facility.

www.navalnews.com

 

[Archibald]

And it will be refueled by Rafales "nounous" (nannies) with new refueling pods. A Rafale has recently refueled an... A400M playing the role of an E-2D.

 

[FighterJock]

I had always wondered what that A-400M refueling was for Archibald.

 

[TomcatViP]

An interesting bit from the late interview by the Senate Armed Committee of the Trump admin nominee for SecNav:



So, might also have a link with the refueling tests done above.

 

[TinWing]

An interesting bit from the late interview by the Senate Armed Committee of the Trump admin nominee for SecNav:

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So, might also have a link with the refueling tests done above.

Phelan was particularly impressive in confirmation hearings. He's a smart man and obviously had a long term interest in naval affairs because that level of understanding comes from years of study, not short term preparation. Phelan might be the most influential SECNAV since Lehman in the 1980s. And I mean that in a good way.