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C-2 Greyhound vs E-1 Tracer

C-2 Greyhound vs E-1 Tracer at a glance — top speed 635 vs 383 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,666 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 12,066 kg, built 56 vs 88 units.

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Specifications
C-2 Greyhound E-1 Tracer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964 17 December 1956
Year introduced 1966 1960
Number produced 56 units 88 units
Average unit price $39 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 47.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 22.1 m
Height 4.9 m 5.1 m
Length 17.1 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 383 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,666 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 4,816 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 12,066 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 9,361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,430 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 252 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the E-1 Tracer's 1,666 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the E-1 Tracer's 12,066 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the E-1 Tracer's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The E-1 Tracer entered service first in 1960, 6 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or E-1 Tracer?
The E-1 Tracer has been produced in greater numbers with 88 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.