Kinetic Models 1/48 Scale E-2C Hawkeye 2000

The Grumman E-2C Hawkeye is the US Navy's long-serving carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft. The E-2C is fitted with two turboprop engines and a distinctive 24' circular radar rotodome above the upper fuselage and wing. The Hawkeye flies with crew of five.Since entering service in 1972, the E-2 has seen combat in Vietnam, Libya and the Persian Gulf. Kinetic released their all-new 1/48 scale E-2C Hawkeye towards the end of 2009. This was the early version with the four-bladed propeller. Kinetic followed up with their 1/48 scale E-2C Hawkeye 2000, the upgraded version with the distincive eight-bladed propeller assembly, in 2010. Now, in 2020, Kinetic has re-released this impressive kitwith parts for both versions and a colourful new decal sheet designed by Fightertown Decals. The kit comprises around 170 parts in grey and 14 parts in clear.