1/72 E-2C Hawkeye JASDF
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■Product Description
The E-2C Hawkeye is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft.
Airborne early warning aircraft are equipped with large radars to detect enemy presence over a wide area from the air, alert friendly forces, and accurately guide and control friendly fighter jets that have taken off to counter them.
Since 1945, the U.S. Navy has been experimenting with and successfully implementing airborne enemy detection using various fixed-wing aircraft and airships.
In the late 1950s, the U.S. Navy established the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) concept to create a system using the then-developing computers and high-speed data communications in order to innovate its operational command system.
Later, in 1955, the Airborne Tactical Data System (ATDS) program was announced, aiming to improve the detection range and information transmission capabilities.
The E-2 series was developed to carry this system.
On October 21, 1960, the aircraft for aerodynamic testing made its first flight.
On April 19, 1961, the third aircraft in total took to the skies equipped with ADTS.
These aircraft were named E-2A and were deployed to operational units on January 19, 1964.
Later, the E-2B, with a replaced central computer, was developed, and many E-2A aircraft were modified to become E-2Bs.
The E-2C was an aircraft designed to improve overall capabilities, with the radar replaced by the AN/APS-125, other equipment replaced with newer models, and a new passive detection system installed, resulting in a nose that is 37 cm longer than the A and B models.
As a result, the E-2C was greatly improved in both capability and reliability.
100 Group 0 E-2C aircraft were produced as the basic model, followed by 18 Group I aircraft with the radar replaced by the AN/APQ-138, although the radar was later replaced by the AN/APQ-139.
After this, 36 Group II aircraft were produced, equipped with the AN/APQ-145 radar, which significantly improved target detection capabilities.
Currently, 21 Hawkeye 2000 aircraft are scheduled for production, featuring digitalized electronic equipment, improved mission computers, and an increased number of propeller blades (8).
The E-2C is used by the US Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Israeli Air Force, Egyptian Air Force, Singapore Air Force, French Navy, Mexican Navy, Taiwanese Air Force, and United Arab Emirates Air Force, among others.
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force lost track of a MiG-25 during the MiG-25 defection incident on September 6, 1976.
For this reason, the E-2C early warning aircraft was introduced.
13 aircraft were procured and assigned to Misawa Air Base.
Aircraft up to No. 4 were Group 0, and those from No. 5 onwards are Group I, but from No. 9 onwards, the radar has been replaced with the AN/APQ-139.
It is also planned to be upgraded to the Hawkeye 2000 specification, similar to the US Navy, but the adoption of 8 propeller blades will be postponed.
The kit is a completely new mold and reproduces the "Hawkeye Early Model" equipped with 4 propeller blades.
The rotodome can rotate thanks to the built-in poly parts.
The antenna on the underside of the fuselage can be selected as either the old or new version.
The flaps can be raised or lowered.
The wheels use self-weight-deforming tires.
Crew: 5
Wingspan: 24.56m
Length: 17.6m
Height: 5.58m
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 24,680kg
Engine: Allison T-56-A-427 Turboprop
Power Output: 5,100shp/13,850m x 2
Maximum Speed: 620km/h
Flight Range: 2,800km
Maximum Flight Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
First Flight (YE-2C): January 20, 1971
Decals (Markings)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Warning Group 601st Squadron Aircraft belonging to the unit "456" and "452" (Misawa Air Base)
Aircraft with special paint scheme commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Air Warning Group "462" and "454" (Misawa Air Base: 2003)
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Hasegawa
Item No: E30
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 4967834015609
1/72 E-2C Hawkeye JASDF
$36.00
The E-2C Hawkeye is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft.
Airborne early warning aircraft are equipped with large radars to detect enemy presence over a wide area from the air, alert friendly forces, and accurately guide and control friendly fighter jets that have taken off to counter them.
Since 1945, the U.S. Navy has been experimenting with and successfully implementing airborne enemy detection using various fixed-wing aircraft and airships.
In the late 1950s, the U.S. Navy established the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) concept to create a system using the then-developing computers and high-speed data communications in order to innovate its operational command system.
Later, in 1955, the Airborne Tactical Data System (ATDS) program was announced, aiming to improve the detection range and information transmission capabilities.
The E-2 series was developed to carry this system.
On October 21, 1960, the aircraft for aerodynamic testing made its first flight.
On April 19, 1961, the third aircraft in total took to the skies equipped with ADTS.
These aircraft were named E-2A and were deployed to operational units on January 19, 1964.
Later, the E-2B, with a replaced central computer, was developed, and many E-2A aircraft were modified to become E-2Bs.
The E-2C was an aircraft designed to improve overall capabilities, with the radar replaced by the AN/APS-125, other equipment replaced with newer models, and a new passive detection system installed, resulting in a nose that is 37 cm longer than the A and B models.
As a result, the E-2C was greatly improved in both capability and reliability.
100 Group 0 E-2C aircraft were produced as the basic model, followed by 18 Group I aircraft with the radar replaced by the AN/APQ-138, although the radar was later replaced by the AN/APQ-139.
After this, 36 Group II aircraft were produced, equipped with the AN/APQ-145 radar, which significantly improved target detection capabilities.
Currently, 21 Hawkeye 2000 aircraft are scheduled for production, featuring digitalized electronic equipment, improved mission computers, and an increased number of propeller blades (8).
The E-2C is used by the US Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Israeli Air Force, Egyptian Air Force, Singapore Air Force, French Navy, Mexican Navy, Taiwanese Air Force, and United Arab Emirates Air Force, among others.
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force lost track of a MiG-25 during the MiG-25 defection incident on September 6, 1976.
For this reason, the E-2C early warning aircraft was introduced.
13 aircraft were procured and assigned to Misawa Air Base.
Aircraft up to No. 4 were Group 0, and those from No. 5 onwards are Group I, but from No. 9 onwards, the radar has been replaced with the AN/APQ-139.
It is also planned to be upgraded to the Hawkeye 2000 specification, similar to the US Navy, but the adoption of 8 propeller blades will be postponed.
The kit is a completely new mold and reproduces the "Hawkeye Early Model" equipped with 4 propeller blades.
The rotodome can rotate thanks to the built-in poly parts.
The antenna on the underside of the fuselage can be selected as either the old or new version.
The flaps can be raised or lowered.
The wheels use self-weight-deforming tires.
Crew: 5
Wingspan: 24.56m
Length: 17.6m
Height: 5.58m
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 24,680kg
Engine: Allison T-56-A-427 Turboprop
Power Output: 5,100shp/13,850m x 2
Maximum Speed: 620km/h
Flight Range: 2,800km
Maximum Flight Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
First Flight (YE-2C): January 20, 1971
Decals (Markings)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Warning Group 601st Squadron Aircraft belonging to the unit "456" and "452" (Misawa Air Base)
Aircraft with special paint scheme commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Air Warning Group "462" and "454" (Misawa Air Base: 2003)
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Hasegawa
Item No: E30
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 4967834015609