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CP-107 Argus vs S-2 Tracker

CP-107 Argus vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 507 vs 450 km/h, range 9,495 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 71,214 vs 11,860 kg, built 33 vs 1,284 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
CP-107 Argus S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Grumman
First flight 27 March 1957 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1958 1954
Number produced 33 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 192.8 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 22.2 m
Height 12.4 m 5.4 m
Length 40.4 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The CP-107 Argus is faster with a maximum speed of 507 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The CP-107 Argus 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 CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 71,214 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the CP-107 Argus which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CP-107 Argus or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.