EF-111 Raven vs S-2 Tracker
The EF-111 Raven and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics/Grumman and Grumman respectively. The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 5.2x the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 39,680 kg MTOW, the EF-111 Raven is 3.3x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 25 years before the EF-111 Raven (1952 vs 1977).
| American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 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 | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,390 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 EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 1,900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 27 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.