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OV-1 Mohawk vs S-2 Tracker

OV-1 Mohawk vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 491 vs 450 km/h, range 1,519 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 8,214 vs 11,860 kg, built 380 vs 1,284 units.

Grumman OV-1 Mohawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-1 MohawkFull specs
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 TrackerFull specs
Specifications
OV-1 Mohawk S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 14 April 1959 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1961 1954
Number produced 380 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 22.2 m
Height 3.9 m 5.4 m
Length 12.5 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 491 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,214 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 5,468 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,000 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The OV-1 Mohawk is faster with a maximum speed of 491 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 8,214 kg.
Which is larger, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 7 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OV-1 Mohawk or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.