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Boeing 747 vs S-2 Tracker

Boeing 747 vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 450 km/h, range 12,150 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 11,860 kg, built 1,574 vs 1,284 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
Boeing 747 S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 9 February 1969 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1970 1954
Number produced 1574 units 1284 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 22.2 m
Height 19.3 m 5.4 m
Length 70.6 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 564 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 16 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 1,284 units of the S-2 Tracker.