ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye

The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is like a big flying radar tower that can see things really far away. It's like playing hide and seek but you can find the person hiding even if they're really good at it!

The Hawkeye has a big dish on top called a radar that spins around really fast to look for things in the air or on the ground. It's kind of like when you spin in circles looking for your friends in a big field.

The people inside the Hawkeye can see what the radar is picking up on their screens and figure out what it is, like a big puzzle or game. They can also talk to other planes or people on the ground and tell them what they see, like saying "I spy with my little eye, something red and shiny!"

The Hawkeye is really important because it helps to keep us safe by spotting planes or other things that might be a danger to us. It's like having a big brother or sister who's always watching out for you.