Academy Plastic Model Kit
USN E-2C VAW-113 “Black Eagles” (1/144) 12623
The Academy 1/144 E-2C Hawkeye kit depicts the iconic carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft. Known for its distinctive twin turboprop engines and rotating radar dome, the E-2C has been a cornerstone of US Navy fleet operations and allied air defence missions for decades. This kit provides multiple decal options representing both American and Japanese service.
- Scale: 1/144
- Includes 3 decal options:
- E-2C of VAW-113 “Black Eagles” 164353/NK600, USS Carl Vinson, 1993
- E-2C of VAW-126 “Seahawks” 162616/AC600, USS Enterprise, 1999
- E-2C of Airborne Early Warning Surveillance Group, JASDF, 2021
- Detailed fuselage and wing structures
- Rotating radar dome faithfully recreated
- Cartograf decals for sharp and authentic markings
History
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye first entered service with the US Navy in the 1960s and has remained a vital part of carrier air wings. Its powerful radar and command-and-control systems give fleets extended surveillance and coordination capabilities. The E-2C variant, introduced in the 1970s, improved avionics, engines, and mission endurance, enabling better threat detection and tracking over sea and land. Squadrons such as VAW-113 “Black Eagles” and VAW-126 “Seahawks” deployed aboard carriers like the USS Carl Vinson and USS Enterprise, supporting combat and patrol missions worldwide. Japan also adopted the Hawkeye, with the JASDF operating E-2Cs for national air defence well into the 21st century. The E-2C’s adaptability and reliability have ensured its place as one of the longest-serving airborne early warning platforms in aviation history.
