The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, the U.S. Navy’s primary carrier-based airborne early warning and command and control aircraft, has showcased its impressive aerial refueling capabilities. This achievement ...

Remaining stable enough to allow for the fuel transfer between two aircraft at high speeds in midair can require pinpoint flying, though the process is eased through constant communication. Aerial ...

The completion of aerial refueling testing with French tankers is another step towards the introduction of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye in the French Navy. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) ...

Thunderous roars pierced the calm morning air as six colossal KC-135 Stratotankers surged into the sky in an authoritative unison, painting a spectacle against the canvas of Tuesday's dawn. As their ...

With the high risk and complexity of carrier aircraft recovery, reasonable landing scheduling that accounts for special situations is critical to enhancing operational safety and efficiency. To that ...

The U.S. Navy's E-2 Advanced Hawkeye is a carrier-borne Airborne Command and Control aircraft that has acted as a nerve center and protective umbrella for carrier groups for decades. Although the ...