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A-40 Mermaid vs S-2 Tracker

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Grumman
First flight 8 December 1986 4 November 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 2 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 200.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 22.2 m
Height 11.0 m 5.4 m
Length 43.8 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight -- kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 2 x 1,137 kW
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the A-40 Mermaid vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 86,000 kg MTOW, the A-40 Mermaid is 7.3x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 34 years before the A-40 Mermaid (1952 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or S-2 Tracker?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or S-2 Tracker?
The A-40 Mermaid has a longer range at 4,100 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or S-2 Tracker?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or S-2 Tracker?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or S-2 Tracker?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.