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E-4 NOAC vs S-2 Tracker

E-4 NOAC vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 969 vs 450 km/h, range 12,600 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 374,850 vs 11,860 kg, built 4 vs 1,284 units.

Boeing E-4 NOAC military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-4 NOAC
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
E-4 NOAC S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 1 January 1980 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1974 1954
Number produced 4 units 1284 units
Average unit price $223 million --
Wing area 510.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 59.7 m 22.2 m
Height 19.3 m 5.4 m
Length 70.5 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 969 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 12,600 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 374,850 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 190,000 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,814 kgf 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The E-4 NOAC is faster with a maximum speed of 969 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 519 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 20 years before the E-4 NOAC which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-4 NOAC or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.