Hawker 800 vs S-2 Tracker
The Hawker 800 and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 830 km/h for the Hawker 800 vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 31 years before the Hawker 800 (1952 vs 1983).
| British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Beechcraft |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 650 units |
| Average unit price | $13.8 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 | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 830 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,232 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,108 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,057 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 569 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 29 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.