AW609 vs S-2 Tracker
The AW609 and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 51 years before the AW609 (1952 vs 2003).
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW609 or S-2 Tracker?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or S-2 Tracker?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or S-2 Tracker?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 66 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.