E-3 Sentry AWACS vs S-2 Tracker
The E-3 Sentry AWACS and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The E-3 Sentry AWACS has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The E-3 Sentry AWACS operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 147,417 kg MTOW, the E-3 Sentry AWACS is 12:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in 68 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 20 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS (1952 vs 1972).
| American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 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 | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,752 kgf 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-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 23 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.