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Be-6 Madge vs S-2 Tracker

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-6 Madge
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Grumman
First flight 1 January 1949 4 November 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 123 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 120.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 22.2 m
Height 7.6 m 5.4 m
Length 23.5 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker operates at altitudes up to 6,706 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge. At 29,000 kg MTOW, the Be-6 Madge is 2.4x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The Be-6 Madge first flew 3 years before the S-2 Tracker (1949 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,000 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-6 Madge is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.