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E-1 Tracer vs S-2 Tracker

E-1 Tracer vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 383 vs 450 km/h, range 1,666 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 12,066 vs 11,860 kg, built 88 vs 1,284 units.

Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
E-1 Tracer S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 17 December 1956 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1960 1954
Number produced 88 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 47.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 22.2 m
Height 5.1 m 5.4 m
Length 13.8 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,666 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,066 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 9,361 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the E-1 Tracer's 1,666 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The E-1 Tracer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,066 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The E-1 Tracer is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 6 years before the E-1 Tracer which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-1 Tracer or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.