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Fairey Gannet vs S-2 Tracker

Fairey Gannet vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 417 vs 450 km/h, range 1,127 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 11,340 vs 11,860 kg, built 303 vs 1,284 units.

Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
Fairey Gannet S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairey Grumman
First flight 19 September 1949 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1953 1954
Number produced 303 units 1284 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 44.9 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 22.2 m
Height 5.1 m 5.4 m
Length 13.4 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 7,421 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The Fairey Gannet has a higher service ceiling at 7,700 meters (25,262 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The Fairey Gannet is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the S-2 Tracker which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fairey Gannet or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 303 units of the Fairey Gannet.