Gannet vs S-2 Tracker

British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services.
Picture of Gannet
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairey
First flight 19 September 1949
Year of introduction 1953
Number produced 303 units
Average unit price $2 million
American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 4 November 1952
Year of introduction 1954
Number produced 1284 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 44.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.6 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 13.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 417 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,421 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW β—‰
3-view profile of Gannet
Wing area 45.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 22.2 m β—‰
Height 5.4 m β—‰
Length 13.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,706 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,860 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,308 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW β—‰

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