S-2 Tracker vs US-2
| American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 4 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1284 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 million |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 136.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,424 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 53 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-2 Tracker or US-2?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.