DA62 vs S-2 Tracker
The DA62 and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 372 km/h for the DA62 vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker operates at altitudes up to 6,706 m compared to 6,069 m for the DA62. At 11,860 kg MTOW, the S-2 Tracker is 5.2x the DA62's 2,300 kg. The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 60 years before the DA62 (1952 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 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 | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 132 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 DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 61 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.