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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