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S-2 Tracker vs U-2 Dragon Lady

S-2 Tracker vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — top speed 450 vs 805 km/h, range 2,172 vs 11,280 km, max takeoff weight 11,860 vs 18,144 kg, built 1,284 vs 104 units.

Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 U-2 Dragon LadyFull specs
Specifications
S-2 Tracker U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 4 November 1952 1 August 1955
Year introduced 1954 1956
Number produced 1284 units 104 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 45.0 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 22.2 m 31.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.9 m
Length 13.3 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 2,172 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,860 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 8,308 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,144 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the U-2 Dragon Lady which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-2 Tracker or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.