Hawker 800 vs S-2 Tracker

Overview

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.
Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Grumman S-2 Tracker Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 -- mΒ²
Wingspan 16.6 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 15.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 830 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,232 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,108 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,057 kgf β—‰
Wing area 45.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 22.2 m β—‰
Height 5.4 m β—‰
Length 13.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,172 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,706 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,860 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,308 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 569 kW β—‰

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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.