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Description
| Notes: S-2D equipped with asw tactical navigation system (AN/ASN-30) (4 CREW) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | S-2 | |
| Designation: | S-2 | |
| Version: | E | |
| Nickname: | Tracker | |
| Equivalent to: | S2F-3S | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| 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
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
S-2E on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bill Cogdill Klamath Falls, OR | I was stationed in Naha In 1968-1969. I did a lot of flying in the S-2. I flew to Subic Bay a few times. It was an exciting experience. I would not have changed it for the world. 01/26/2009 @ 09:00 [ref: 23556] |
| rod outten , VA | My father, Wm E. Outten crashed an S 2 on april 8, 1960 V S - 2 2 off Uss. Valley Forge. Any info helpful at outtenspace@hotmail.com. I have some photos of S-2s and AF Guardians Thanks much! 08/29/2008 @ 08:32 [ref: 22577] |
| Ken (Hop) Hoppens Victorville, CA | Hey I forgot if you Naha guys want to rap here is my email.
pltmgr@ancointernational.com 08/27/2008 @ 06:49 [ref: 22559] |
| Ken (Hop) Hoppens Victorville, CA | Hope you Naha guys had a chance to spend a little liberty in our fair city of Olongapo. I was stationed at VC-5 in Cubi from 71-72. I too got to fly in it up to Naha. 08/27/2008 @ 06:48 [ref: 22558] |
| Jolynn Dupree , GA | I own and operate a company called The Hangar Models Company and we specialize in custom model airplanes. If you want a S-2 Tracker, you would be able to customize the paint scheme, tail #, Squadron markings, call sign, etc. You can visit our website at www.hangarmodels.com or you can call 1-800-647-9080. We can make any model, so if you don't see what you're looking for on our website, we can still custom build it for you! 05/30/2008 @ 10:42 [ref: 21055] |
| Dave Conley Tracy, CA | ADR3 on S2's at NAS North Island VC-3 from 12/65 to 9/68. Work Center 110 check crew. Also line trouble shooter on the 1820's for a time. NATOPS only required one qualified pilot on board in VFR conditions. After survival school (which sucked) I have 150 hours right seat time in these work horses. I love the sound of the 1820's.
I'm now a CFII single and multi and love it. 02/03/2008 @ 21:19 [ref: 19543] |
| Bill Cogdill Klamath Falls, OR | I spent 1968 to 1969 in VC-5. I was on the F-8 crew and the Helo crew and the S-2 crew. I went to cubi Pt. twice on the S-2 and ejoyed every minute of it. I wouldn't have traded it for the world. I met some super good friends and had a great time. Wish I could do it again. 07/12/2006 @ 12:21 [ref: 13715] |
| John C. Street Oswego, NY | VC-5 Naha Okinawa 1969-1972. As an ADJ-2 I spent about 2000 hours flying as aircrew in this aircraft. As a utility squadron we towed targets for surface ships to shoot at. We would normally run out 7000 feet of cable and when finished for the day pull in 5000 feet of undamaged cable before cutting it. When we pulled in 500 feet and hit our first knot, you know the boys on the ground we getting pretty darn close to your tail end! That is a thrill I'll never forget!! Great aircraft very dependible! Never leave home without a full belly tank and never let a greenie check it for you!! 05/23/2006 @ 14:20 [ref: 13364] |
| Larrie Louden Louisville, KY | I served in VS-39 from 63-66. I flew both seats and I believe I was one of the last to get my wings qualified in both seats. I made crusies on the ESSEX and the RANDOLPH. I made the winter storm '63 cruise( my first) what an initiation. I think we played a vital part in National Defense because our "Intelligence" thought the Russians had 10 times as many subs and they were ahead of us in Nukes because they didn't worry about losing lives in testing. I was an AX-3(AC) and part of my time was in the Line Div. so I was also a designated Plane Captain. Chief Black, who has an entry on this site was the Leading Chief when I was there and was a good man an asset to the Navy. I flew a lot with LCDR Levenson and LT. Wilson. 01/01/2006 @ 19:20 [ref: 12063] |
| Marvin Copeland , AZ | Air crewed #3 & 4 seats VS-29 1965-1968. Many boring hours punctuated with minutes of shear panic. Made the USS Pueblo
incident then back to Yankee Station. Two westpacs aboard the USS Kearsarge. Found a shits company man with converted air ops 8mm film if anyone is interested. I would be interested in photos of a stoof loaded with rocket pods, 5 inchers, para flares or bull pups like we carried while on Yankee Station. 12/04/2005 @ 20:11 [ref: 11878] |
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