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E-1 Tracer vs Fairey Gannet

E-1 Tracer vs Fairey Gannet at a glance — top speed 383 vs 417 km/h, range 1,666 vs 1,127 km, max takeoff weight 12,066 vs 11,340 kg, built 88 vs 303 units.

Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Specifications
E-1 Tracer Fairey Gannet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Fairey
First flight 17 December 1956 19 September 1949
Year introduced 1960 1953
Number produced 88 units 303 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 44.9 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 16.6 m
Height 5.1 m 5.1 m
Length 13.8 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 1,666 km 1,127 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 7,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,066 kg 11,340 kg
Empty weight 9,361 kg 7,421 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 1 x 2,890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The E-1 Tracer has a longer range at 1,666 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet has a higher service ceiling at 7,700 meters (25,262 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The E-1 Tracer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,066 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The E-1 Tracer is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 7 years before the E-1 Tracer which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-1 Tracer or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet has been produced in greater numbers with 303 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.