S-2 Tracker vs US-2

American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Picture of S-2 Tracker
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
Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century.
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer ShinMaywa
First flight 18 December 2003
Year of introduction 2007
Number produced 8 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
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—‰
3-view profile of S-2 Tracker
Wing area 136.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 33.2 m β—‰
Height 9.8 m β—‰
Length 33.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 560 km/h
Service ceiling 7,195 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 47,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 25,630 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,424 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of S-2 Tracker by US Navy.