E-2 Hawkeye vs S-2 Tracker
The E-2 Hawkeye and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 4.8x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 8 years before the E-2 Hawkeye (1952 vs 1960).
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,803 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 E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 198 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 10 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.