Why Has The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye Had Such A Long Production Run

The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye first flew in 1960 and remains in service and production today. This makes it one of the longest-produced of any aircraft type – both civilian and military. It is a well-designed and versatile aircraft that has been continuously improved over 60 years to stay up to date.