Grumman S-2 Tracker

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22 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

Sorry for the fence, but I couldn’t help getting shots of this derelict S2.

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Aircraft

S-2 Tracker S2F

United States Navy (historic grey/white with insignia)

Airline

United States Navy

Manufacturer

Grumman

Achievements

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Location

Davis Monthan Air Force Base

DMA/KDMA

32.1460, -110.8580

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Davis Monthan Air Force Base DMA

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Aviation History

The Grumman S-2 Tracker was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare aircraft to enter service with the US Navy. Widely used during the Cold War.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from active military service, very rare in operational use—primarily seen in museums or storage/scrapyards.

Safety & Events

Has served in the navies of several countries and participated in Cold War ASW patrols. Some S-2s have been preserved in museums.

Future Outlook

Most airframes in long-term storage, scrapped, or preserved as historic aircraft.

Specifications

Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial piston engines

Engine

22.12 m

Wingspan

13.26 m

Length

2,090 km

Range

270 km/h

Speed

Crew of 4; internal bomb bay for ASW ordnance

Capacity

11,370 kg

MTOW

5.02 m

Height