Hawkeye 2000

The Hawkeye 2000 is an upgraded model of E-2C featuring a powerful COTS computer, new advanced control indicator set workstations (also employed in other platforms such as destroyers and submarines), the Navy's Cooperative Engagement System (CEC), and an integrated satellite communications capability. These improvements increase the US Navy ability to monitor and control theater of operations activities. The CEC capability will mean better coordination between the Hawkeye and other platforms (ships, fighter aircraft etc.) achieving unprecedented performance. The US Navy has ordered 21 new-built Hawkeye 2000 aircraft (12 already delivered as of August 2004) and new production aircraft for France and Taiwan will be Hawkeye 2000 standard. Japan and Egypt are upgrading their E-2C to the Hawkeye 2000 configuration. The US Navy received the first one aircraft in October 2001. The US Navy Hawkeye 2000 aircraft saw combat for the first time in 2003 during Iraqi Freedom military campaign in Iraq. The first E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft ordered by Japan made its first flight on 14 July 2004. Nine out of 13 existing E-2Cs from Japanese Self-Defense Force were planned for upgrade to the Hawkeye 2000 standard. The modification work is being carried out in Japan by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.; Toshiba; and Yamada Corporation with Northrop-Grumman supplying the engineering and modification kits. Northrop-Grumman delivered the first Hawkeye 2000 of two ordered by Taiwan in August 2004 with the second aircraft scheduled for delivery in October the same year. Taiwan Air Force will use these aircraft to monitor and control activity within the airspace and seas surrounding the island nation.

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