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Grumman S2F-3S (S-2E) 'Tracker'

Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:S2F
  Designation:S2F
  Version:-3S
  Nickname:Tracker
  Equivalent to: S-2E
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1946-1962
  Basic role:Anti-Submarine
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Specifications
  Length: 43' 6" 13.2 m
  Height:16' 7" 5.0 m
  Wingspan: 72' 7" 22.1 m
  Wingarea: 499.0 sq ft 46.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 19,033 lb 8,631 kg
  Gross Weight: 26,867 lb 12,184 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-82WA
  Horsepower (each): 1525

Performance
  Range: 920 miles 1,481 km
  Cruise Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
  Max Speed: 251 mph 404 km/h 218 kt
  Climb: 1,830 ft/min 548 m/min
  Ceiling: 20,100 ft 6,126 m

Known serial numbers
151638 / 151685, 152332 / 152379, 152798 / 152845, 153559 / 153608

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
National Museum of Naval AviationNAS PensacolaFlorida

S-2E on display

National Museum of Naval Aviation
    


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 John S. Shackelford
 St. Albans, WV
S-2E was a great aircraft. Limited down time, maximum performance!
08/20/2002 @ 15:41 [ref: 5519]