Grumman S-2 "Tracker"
carrier-borne anti-submarine aircraft
1954
Classic
ASW aircraft. The S-2 had a long career: entered service
in 1954 and some are still in service. Replaced by S-3
"Viking" (ASW role), E-3 "Hawkeye" (AEW
role) and C-2 "Greyhound" (COD role)
Modifications:
C-1
"Trader" - carrier onboard delivery (COD)
aircraft with a larger, deeper fuselage
E-1
"Tracer" - AEW version with a radome on
its back
Engine:
2 x Wright R-1820-82WA Cyclone, 1137kW
Armament: one nuclear dive bomb, sonobouy
launchers, bombs, missiles, torpedos
Crew: 4
Wingspan: 22.12m
Length: 13.26m
Height: 5.05m
Wing area: 46.08m2 |
Start mass: 13222kg
Empty mass: 8505kg
Max speed: 426kph
Cruise speed: 241kph
Range w/max.fuel: 2092km |
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