AN/APY-9 Radar

Service And Conflict Use

1. Aug 3, 2010

   First E-2D delivery to the fleet

   NAVAIR said the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye was delivered to the fleet and that the aircraft featured the newly developed AN/APY-9 radar with continuous 360-degree scanning.

   Sources: Navy accepts delivery of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

2. Jan 29, 2024

   Lockheed Martin delivers the 75th APY-9 radar

   Lockheed Martin announced delivery of the 75th APY-9 radar for the Northrop Grumman-built E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and described the radar as the aircraft's primary sensor.

   Sources: Lockheed Martin APY-9 radar

AN/APY-9 Radar Images

Related Weapon Systems

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