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S-2 Tracker vs ShinMaywa US-2

Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
S-2 Tracker ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman ShinMaywa
First flight 4 November 1952 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1954 2007
Number produced 1284 units 8 units
Average unit price -- $113 million
Wing area 45.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 22.2 m 33.2 m
Height 5.4 m 9.8 m
Length 13.3 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 2,172 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,860 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 8,308 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The S-2 Tracker and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The S-2 Tracker has an operational range of 2,172 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The ShinMaywa US-2 operates at altitudes up to 7,195 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 47,700 kg MTOW, the ShinMaywa US-2 is 4.0:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.

The S-2 Tracker has been produced in 1,284 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. The S-2 Tracker first flew 51 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1952 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 53 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-2 Tracker or ShinMaywa US-2?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.