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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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 | π―π΅ 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 | 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.