Il-80 vs S-2 Tracker
The Il-80 and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-80 vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The Il-80 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The Il-80 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 208,000 kg MTOW, the Il-80 is 18:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The Il-80 has been produced in 4 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 35 years before the Il-80 (1952 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 5 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 59.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 208,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-80 is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-80 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-80 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 38 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.