S-2 Tracker vs SR-71 Blackbird
The S-2 Tracker and the SR-71 Blackbird are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Lockheed respectively. The SR-71 Blackbird reaches 3,541 km/h — 7.9x the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h. The S-2 Tracker has an operational range of 2,172 km vs 5,230 km for the SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 Blackbird operates at altitudes up to 25,908 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 78,018 kg MTOW, the SR-71 Blackbird is 6.6x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The S-2 Tracker has been produced in 1,284 units vs 32 for the SR-71 Blackbird. The S-2 Tracker first flew 12 years before the SR-71 Blackbird (1952 vs 1964).
| 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 |
| American strategic reconnaissance aircraft, operational from 1966-1998, unmatched speed and altitude records, infamous for Cold War and NASA missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $185 million |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 167.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3541 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,230 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 25,908 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,018 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 30,617 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 3,091 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 12 years before the SR-71 Blackbird which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-2 Tracker or SR-71 Blackbird?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.