Grumman E1B Tracer

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A preserved Grumman E1B Tracer in classic US Navy colors with folded wings, displayed on an aircraft carrier flight deck.

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Grumman Grumman S-2 Tracker (or derivative, likely the S-2E/G or US-2B)

Aircraft

E1B Tracer G96

US Navy (historical/warbird scheme)

Manufacturer

Grumman

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 1.54mm f/2.4

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Crisp prop detail and folded wing look great; cluttered deck and cropped wheel slightly detract from impact.

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Aviation History

The Grumman S-2 Tracker was the first purpose-built, carrier-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft operational in the US Navy. It served from the 1950s through the 1970s, pioneering roles in maritime patrol and ASW.

Fleet Rarity

No longer in frontline military service; surviving airframes are rare and mostly in museums or as aerial firefighting conversions.

Record Flights

N/A for record flights, but conducted notable long-duration ASW patrol missions off US aircraft carriers.

Safety & Events

S-2s served with distinction during the Cold War, notably in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and were exported worldwide. Some converted to firefighting tankers post-service.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum display; not airworthy.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-82WA Cyclone radial piston (2x)

Engine

22.12 m

Wingspan

13.26 m

Length

2,090 km

Range

333 km/h

Speed

Crew: 4 (anti-submarine role)

Capacity

11,803 kg

MTOW

4.93 m

Height

Each engine: 1,525 hp (1,137 kW)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise