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Alizé vs S-2 Tracker

Alizé vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 518 vs 450 km/h, range 2,500 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 11,860 kg, built 89 vs 1,284 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
Alizé S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Grumman
First flight 6 October 1956 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1959 1954
Number produced 89 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 36.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 22.2 m
Height 5.0 m 5.4 m
Length 13.9 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The Alizé is faster with a maximum speed of 518 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The Alizé has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The Alizé has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the Alizé's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The Alizé is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 5 years before the Alizé which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.