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S-2 Tracker
Originally designed to be an anti-submarine aircraft, the S-2 Tracker entered service in 1953. The Tracker was widely used by the US Navy and Grumman eventually produced more than 1,100 of the Tracker aircraft for the US and other navys includding Australia, Canada and Japan.
Later in its life, the Tracker was converted to use as a fire fighter - nicknamed the Firecat.
As you can see from the pictures below, Massimo Taccoli has modeled the high detailed Tracker and Dennis Seeley has provided the flight dyamics.
Firecat dropping retardant
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US Navy
Italy
Japan
Royal Australian Navy
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S-2 Tracker
Designer: Massimo Taccoli
Flight Dynamics: Dennis Seeley
Specifications
Manufacturer: Grumman
Crew: 2 pilots + 2 system operators
Length 42' 6"
Wing Span 72' 7"
Height 17' 6"
Max takeoff weight 26,000 lbs
Engine 2 x Wright R-1820-82WA radials
Power 1,525 hp each
Max Speed 280mph
Normal Cruise 150mph
Ceiling 22,000 ft
Range 1,350 miles