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Nimrod vs S-2 Tracker

Nimrod vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 926 vs 450 km/h, range 9,262 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 87,090 vs 11,860 kg, built 49 vs 1,284 units.

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
Nimrod S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Grumman
First flight 23 May 1967 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1969 1954
Number produced 49 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 197.1 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 22.2 m
Height 9.5 m 5.4 m
Length 38.6 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 926 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 9,262 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 13,411 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 87,090 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 39,009 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 5,516 kgf 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 476 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 15 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimrod or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.