GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

An-71 Madcap vs S-2 Tracker

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Change comparison vs
Specifications
An-71 Madcap S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Grumman
First flight 12 July 1985 4 November 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 3 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 22.2 m
Height 9.2 m 5.4 m
Length 23.5 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 2 x 1,137 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 32,100 kg MTOW, the An-71 Madcap is 2.7:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 33 years before the An-71 Madcap (1952 vs 1985).

Related Comparisons
An-71 Madcap vs PA-32 Cherokee Six An-71 Madcap vs King Air 90 An-71 Madcap vs DHC-2 Beaver An-71 Madcap vs Boeing 747 An-71 Madcap vs Cirrus SR-20 An-71 Madcap vs Boeing 707

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or S-2 Tracker?
The An-71 Madcap is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or S-2 Tracker?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or S-2 Tracker?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,100 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or S-2 Tracker?
The An-71 Madcap is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.