A310 MRTT vs S-2 Tracker
The A310 MRTT and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Grumman respectively. The A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 2.2x the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h. The A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the A310 MRTT is 14:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 51 years before the A310 MRTT (1952 vs 2003).
| European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,306 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 50 years before the A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.