Daron Worldwide Trading Postage Stamp USN E-2C Hawkeye 1/145 Vaw-116 Sun K Airplane Model
Category: Toys & Games | Hobbies | Models & Model Kits | Pre-Built & Diecast Models
Price: $22.89
Model number: PS5379-1
Shipping weight: 10.1 ounces

About the product: Die-cast metal historical airplane
Includes display stand
Part of the Postage Stamp collection

Technical details: 10.1 ounces
The E-2 Hawkeye is a Twin turboprop, carrier based tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft made by Northrup Grumman Corporation. Its unique 24 foot diameter rader dome mounted on its wings is used for sea and land surveillance, to direct fighter pilots to their target locations, Control search and rescue missions, relay radio communications and even as an emergency air traffic control unit. It entered service in 1964 and has been continuously upgraded and operated by 8 different nations, making it the most widely used AEW system in the world. Established in April 1967 the VAW-116 sun Kings is a US Navy command and control Squadron that has a long and colorful history dating back to the Vietnam War era. The sun Kings are still operational today. This model is approximately 4 1/2 inches long with 6 3/4 inch wingspan.