EA-6B Prowler vs S-2 Tracker
The EA-6B Prowler and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Grumman respectively. The EA-6B Prowler reaches 1,048 km/h — 2.3x the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The EA-6B Prowler operates at altitudes up to 11,460 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 27,896 kg MTOW, the EA-6B Prowler is 2.4x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 16 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1952 vs 1968).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,717 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,896 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The EA-6B Prowler is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 17 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.