ACADEMY 12623 1/144 U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye ‘Black Eagles’

Model Aircraft Kit

The Grumman E-2C Hawkeye has served as the eyes of the fleet since the 1970s, providing long-range radar surveillance, battle management, and command-and-control capabilities essential to modern naval operations. Its defining featurethe large rotating radomehouses advanced radar systems that enable detection and tracking of airborne and surface threats far beyond the horizon. The Black Eagles of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-113 have operated the Hawkeye with distinction, supporting carrier strike groups across multiple decades of deployments.

Academys 1/144 scale tooling delivers clean molding and sharp surface detail, effectively conveying the Hawkeyes complex forms, from the high-mounted wings to the intricate tail assembly. Despite the small scale, the kit offers a well-balanced parts breakdown and a convincing representation of key features, making it ideal for careful assembly and refined finishing. The Black Eagles markings provide a striking and historically grounded scheme that will stand out in any modern U.S. Navy collection.