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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman |
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| Base model: | S2F | ||
| Designation: | S2F | ||
| Version: | -1 | ||
| Nickname: | Tracker | ||
| Equivalent to: | S-2A S2AS-2A | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | ||
| Designation Period: | 1946-1962 | ||
| Basic role: | Anti-Submarine | ||
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Specifications
| Length: | 42' 0" | 12.8 m | |
| Height: | 16' 3" | 4.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 69' 8' | 21.0 m | |
| Wingarea: | 485.0 sq ft | 45.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 17,357 lb | 7,871 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 23,470 lb | 10,643 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 24,408 lb | 11,069 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-1820-82 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1525 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 968 miles | 1,558 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 150 mph | 241 km/h | 130 kt |
| Max Speed: | 272 mph | 438 km/h | 236 kt |
| Climb: | 2,330 ft/min | 710 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 22,800 ft | 6,949 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson | Arizona |
S-2A on display
Pima Air & Space Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Charles \"Pete\" Houck Pen Argyl, PA | Served as ATR2 & ASWAC with VS-31 from June 1992 through December 1964. Spent many hours in back of S2D, E & F operating ASW gear. Great airplane, very rugged and reliable. Participated in October 62 Cuban Quarantine through Med Cruise in Fall 1964. Wonderful experience filled with lots of great memories. 06/02/2008 @ 09:57 [ref: 21075] |
| willie whitener k.c, MO | In 1958, I was sent to NAAS Kingsville,Tx.and ATU 402.
Fresh out of AE "A" school,I was a little disappointed seeing the S2F for the first time. Being just 19 years old, I knew they were not fast enough for me. After a few months of working on these planes and learning what they were capable of,you couldn't help but be very proud. I only wish I could have gone to Louisiana when they were moved in 1960. Does anyone know where I can get a patch insignia of the Mother duck teaching her little ones to fly? Thanks to Grumman for one hell of an airplane!! 02/24/2008 @ 04:44 [ref: 19763] |
| willie whitener k.c, MO | In 1958, I was sent to NAAS Kingsville,Tx.and ATU 402.
Fresh out of AE "A" school,I was a little disappointed seeing the S2F for the first time. Being just 19 years old, I knew they were not fast enough for me. After a few months of working on these planes and learning what they were capable of,you couldn't help but be very proud. I only wish I could have gone to Louisiana when they were moved in 1960. Does anyone know where I can get a patch insignia of the Mother duck teaching her little ones to fly? Thanks to Grumman for one hell of an airplane!! 02/24/2008 @ 04:44 [ref: 19762] |
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| LES HATFIELD PORT CHAR;LOTTE, FL | I SERVED WITH VS38 AT NAS IN SAN DIEGO AND FLEW AS RADAR AND MAD AND ECM OPERATOR. I WAS A AM2.I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FINDING ANYBODY FROM MY SQUARDON. MY YEARS WERE 1957 TO JAN 1960. I LOVED FLYING OFF AND ON THE CARRIERS WITH AIRCRAFT. SHE HAD A LOT OF POWER WITH OR WITHOUT THE CAT. 10/28/2007 @ 13:15 [ref: 18328] |
| Robert Parkell Salem, NJ | Flew out of N.A.S. Norfolk,1955/1956 (FAETULANT) as radar flight instructor in S2F's, what a thrill it was for me to sit in the co-pilots seat during take offs & landings,something I have never forgotten. Bob 10/27/2007 @ 15:23 [ref: 18319] |
| RON & BECKIE PASIPANKI WILLIAMSBURG, VA | TO BUCK BARRETT AND THE REST OF THE CREW OF THE GRUMMAN US-2B THAT CRASHED IN NORTH CAROLINA ON THURSDAY, WE WISH YOU ALL A SPEEDY RECOVERY.
RON & BECKIE 05/06/2007 @ 08:33 [ref: 16410] |
| RON & BECKIE PASIPANKI WILLIAMSBURG, VA | TO BUCK BARRETT AND THE REST OF THE CREW OF THE GRUMMAN US-2B TRACKER, WE WISH A SPEEDY RECOVERY. 05/06/2007 @ 08:25 [ref: 16409] |
| Paul F. Gabriel Ingleside, TX, TX | I was an AT2 with VS-31 59-60 Q.Pt./Wasp. Someone mentioned havng he "nukes" around. When we had the duty there was one in the middle of the hanger. You could walk up to it and give it a kick, during the day. When we secured for the day, a Marine Sentry would come and cover the thing with a tarp and you didn't even dare to look at it. In case I forgot to mention it, VS-31 was the worst duty I ever pulled in my life. Sucky outfit in those days. 04/24/2007 @ 23:31 [ref: 16295] |
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