Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Grumman S-2 Tracker
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–1985
Quantity
1,284
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeGrumman G-89
- Mission TypeAnti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol
- Service Entry Year1954
- Flight Crew4
- Mission Crew4
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeWright R-1820-82WA
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed240.739 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,705.6 m
- Range2,092 km
- Endurance9
- On-Station Time4
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
- Primary Sensor / RadarAN/APS-38 radar and AN/ASQ-8 Magnetic Anomaly Detector
- Detection Range150 km
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles4
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorYes
- Sonobuoy CapabilityYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload2,000 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length13.106 m
- Wingspan22.1 m
- Max Takeoff Weight11,860 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1,284
- Operators13
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2025
- Production Start1950
- Production End1985
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1954Production started
- 1964Sale: Australia (16 units) · $16 M
- 1985Production ended
72
years in service
31
years in production
1,284
units produced
15
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Grumman S-2 TrackerSALES2records
Australiaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
28MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT9EARLY COLD WAR · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT850UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS10PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) is an instrument used to measure and detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily for locating submarines or other large metallic objects.
A sonobuoy is a expendable, self‑contained buoy equipped with acoustic or other sensors, deployed from aircraft to detect and track submarines or surface vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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