E2 Hawkeye
by Jerry Griffin
Title
E2 Hawkeye
Artist
Jerry Griffin
Medium
Photograph
Description
An E2 Hawkeye early warning US Navy plane taking off from the Hilton Head airport on Feb .23, 2021. This plane from the VAW-120 Squadron is based in Norfolk, VA. Not sure why it was landing here but it was a great sight to see.
A highly flexible aircraft, the carrier-based Hawkeye has a trio of detection systems which are able to detect ships and aircraft in excess of 300 nautical miles. When this "over-the-horizon" detection capability is combined with a suite of communications equipment and a highly trained aircrew, the Hawkeye is a potent airborne weapon for any mission in which the carrier air wing takes part, from strike and air-intercept-control to close-air-support for ground forces as well as search and rescue missions. Regardless of its assigned mission, the Hawkeye is a priceless player in the airborne command and control of the United States Armed Forces.
Uploaded
February 24th, 2021
Embed
Share
