The Northrop Grumman E2 Hawkeye has been the backbone of the tactical airborne early warning aircraft of the United States armed forces since the mid-1960s. Developed as a replacement for outdated aircraft in the aftermath of the Korean War, the Hawkeye went through a bad streak before becoming a worthy electronic warfare vehicle. The E2 then went through several modifications after the Vietnam War to revamp its state-of-the-art avionics and electronics, and continues to serve the US Air Force a

4.3K views · 223 reactions | The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Aircraft is a game-changer. Serving as the "digital quarterback," this revolutionary aircraft provides real-time, battle-space management; command and control; and increased situational awareness to the carrier strike group. Read more https://wp.me/p3avY4-aac | Military Leak | Facebook

3.3K views · 225 reactions | #OTD in 1952, the Grumman S2F/S-2 Tracker flew for the first time. The Tracker was the U.S. Navy's first single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. This is a Tracker dropping a torpedo that detonates under a target vessel. | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

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