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M-55 Mystic vs S-2 Tracker

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Grumman
First flight 16 August 1988 4 November 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 5 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 131.6 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 22.2 m
Height 4.8 m 5.4 m
Length 22.9 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 2 x 1,137 kW
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Myasishchev and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the M-55 Mystic vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 23,800 kg MTOW, the M-55 Mystic is 2.0:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 36 years before the M-55 Mystic (1952 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or S-2 Tracker?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or S-2 Tracker?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or S-2 Tracker?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or S-2 Tracker?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or S-2 Tracker?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.