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EA-6B Prowler vs S-2 Tracker

EA-6B Prowler vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 1,048 vs 450 km/h, range 3,745 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 27,896 vs 11,860 kg, built 170 vs 1,284 units.

Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
EA-6B Prowler S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 25 May 1968 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1971 1954
Number produced 170 units 1284 units
Average unit price $52 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 22.2 m
Height 5.1 m 5.4 m
Length 18.0 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 3,745 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 11,460 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 14,134 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf 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.