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Grumman S-2F Tracker

Specifications

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 (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

2× homing torpedoes (Mk. 41, Mk. 43, or Mk. 34), depth charges (Mk. 54), or mines in the bomb bay

6× underwing hardpoints for torpedoes, depth charges, or rockets

Data from Canada Aviation Museum