Grumman S-2 (S2F) Tracker

Anti-Submarine Aircraft

Grumman US-2N Tracker (G-89), Royal Dutch Navy / Koninklijke Marine (MLD), 160/V © Karsten Palt

Photo ©: Karsten Palt

The Grumman S-2 Tracker is a twin-engined four-seat anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. The S-2 Tracker was designated S2F until 1962.

The S-2 was licence-built for the Royal Canadian Navy by de Havilland Canada under the designation CS2F.

Crew

Propulsion	2 Radial Engines
Engine Model	Wright R-1820-82WA Cyclone
Engine Power (each)	1137 kW	1525 hp

Speed	426 km/h	230 kts 265 mph
Service Ceiling	6.401 m	21.000 ft
Range	2.171 km	1.172 NM 1.349 mi.

Empty Weight	8.505 kg	18.750 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight	13.222 kg	29.150 lbs

Wing Span	22,12 m	72 ft 7 in
Wing Area	46,1 m²	496 ft²
Length	13,26 m	43 ft 6 in
Height	5,05 m	16 ft 7 in

First Flight	04.12.1952
Production Status	out of production
Production Range	1953-1968
Total Production	1284

ICAO Code	S2P S2T
Data for (Version)	Grumman S-2E Tracker

[Photo-ID: 7526] © Karsten Palt 2013-07-19
	Grumman CS2F-2 Tracker Reg.: C-GNVY c/n: DHC76 under restoration, ex Royal Canadian Navy 1577
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum [Hamilton, Mount Hope]

[Photo-ID: 3124] © Hartmut Ehlers 2010-01-17
	Grumman P-16E (S-2E) Brazilian Air Force / Forca Aerea Brasileira (FAB) Reg.: 7037 c/n: 314C 1°GAE=1st Shipborne Aviation Group. P-16E is the Brazilian military type designator.
Museu Aéroespacial (MUSAL), Campo dos Afonsos [Base Aerea dos Afonsos - BAAF (SBAF)]

[Photo-ID: 5594] © Karsten Palt 2012-04-29
	Grumman S-2A Tracker (G-89) Republic of Korea Navy Reg.: 6707 c/n: 504
The War Memorial of Korea [Seoul]

[Photo-ID: 5595] © Karsten Palt 2012-04-29
	Grumman S-2A Tracker (G-89) Republic of Korea Navy Reg.: 6707 c/n: 504
The War Memorial of Korea [Seoul]

[Photo-ID: 12213] © Karsten Palt 2016-02-18
	Grumman S-2F Tracker Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) Reg.: MM136556 c/n: 465
Museo Aeronautica Militare [Bracciano, Vigna di Valle]

[Photo-ID: 7632] © Karsten Palt 2013-08-16
	Grumman S-2F Tracker Turkish Navy Reg.: 149877 c/n: 152C ex US Navy 149877
Turkish Air Force Museum [Yesilkoy, Istanbul]

[Photo-ID: 11054] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03
	Grumman S-2F Tracker United States Navy Reg.: 136468 c/n: 377
Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ]

[Photo-ID: 11055] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03
	Grumman S-2F Tracker United States Navy Reg.: 136468 c/n: 377
Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ]

[Photo-ID: 3044] © Hartmut Ehlers 2009-12-11
	Grumman S-2G Tracker Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Inc. (HARS) Reg.: N12-152812 c/n: 281C In Royal Australian Navy c/s. To be made airworthy by HARS. Good luck!
[Wollongong/Illawarra Regional Airport (YWOL / WOL)]

[Photo-ID: 13241] © Karsten Palt 2016-10-10
	Grumman US-2A Tracker United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reg.: 136421 c/n: 330
Castle Air Museum [Atwater, CA]

[Photo-ID: 13242] © Karsten Palt 2016-10-10
	Grumman US-2A Tracker United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reg.: 136421 c/n: 330
Castle Air Museum [Atwater, CA]

[Photo-ID: 11386] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-01
	Grumman US-2A Tracker United States Navy Reg.: 136475 c/n: 384 retired 1982, Celebrity Row
AMARG - Boneyard [Tucson, AZ]

[Photo-ID: 13148] © Karsten Palt 2016-10-09
	Grumman US-2B Tracker United States Navy Reg.: 136691 c/n: 600 paint stripped
USS Hornet Museum [Alameda, CA]

[Photo-ID: 13149] © Karsten Palt 2016-10-09
	Grumman US-2B Tracker United States Navy Reg.: 136691 c/n: 600 paint stripped
USS Hornet Museum [Alameda, CA]

[Photo-ID: 951] © Karsten Palt 2008-06-21
	Grumman US-2N Tracker (G-89) KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines (ROC Hoofddorp) Reg.: 151 c/n: 712
Nationaal Luchtvaart-Themapark Aviodrome [Lelystad (EHLE / LEY)]

[Photo-ID: 2457] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-25
	Grumman US-2N Tracker (G-89) Royal Netherlands Navy / Koninklijke Marine (MLD) Reg.: 160 c/n: 721
Militaire Luchtvaart Museum [Soesterberg]

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