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S-2 Tracker vs Tu-126 Moss

S-2 Tracker vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 450 vs 790 km/h, range 2,172 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 11,860 vs 171,000 kg, built 1,284 vs 9 units.

Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Specifications
S-2 Tracker Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Tupolev
First flight 4 November 1952 23 January 1962
Year introduced 1954 1965
Number produced 1284 units 9 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 45.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 22.2 m 51.4 m
Height 5.4 m 16.1 m
Length 13.3 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 2,172 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,860 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 8,308 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 11 years before the Tu-126 Moss which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-2 Tracker or Tu-126 Moss?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.