Grumman S-2 Tracker - Specifications (S-2F)

Specifications (S-2F)

Data from Canada Aviation and Space Museum

General characteristics

  • Crew: four (two pilots, two detection systems operators)
  • Length: 43 ft 6 in (13.26 m)
  • Wingspan: 72 ft 7 in (22.12 m)
  • Height: 17 ft 6 in (5.33 m)
  • Wing area: 485 ft² (45.06 m²)
  • Empty weight: 18,315 lb (8,310 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 23,435 lb (10,630 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 26,147 lb (11,860 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Wright R-1820-82WA radial engines, 1,525 hp (1,137 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 280 mph (450 km/h) at sea level
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (240 km/h)
  • Range: 1,350 mi (2,170 km) or 9 hours endurance
  • Service ceiling: 22,000 ft (6,700 m)

Armament

  • 4,800 lb (2,200 kg) of payload could be carried in the internal bomb bay and on 6× under-wing hardpoints
  • Torpedoes: Mk. 41, Mk. 43, Mk. 34, Mk. 44, or Mk. 46
  • Depth charges: Mk. 54 or naval mines

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