The Grumman S-2 Tracker (S2F prior to 1962) is the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.

U.S. Navy Grumman S2F-1 Tracker from Anti-submarine Squadron (VS-29) "Tromboners" in flight.

The Grumman S-2 Tracker is an American twin-engine anti-submarine warfare aircraft designed for the United States Navy. Although still in active service in South America, the S-2 has been …

Apr 26, 2021 · Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Grumman S-2 Tracker (S2F) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Aircraft provided …

The Grumman S2F Tracker was developed in 1952 to replace hunter/killer aircraft in anti-submarine warfare operations. The Tracker combined the functions of detection and attack …

Nov 19, 2017 · The Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer) ordered two prototype XS2F-1 and 15 production S2F-1 aircraft simultaneously at the end of June 1950.

The Grumman S-2 Tracker (previously S2F prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the US Navy.

The Second World War demonstrated to the U.S. Navy that one of the key weapons needed to combat the deadly menace of unrestricted submarine warfare was a carrier based hunter-killer …

The Grumman S2F-1 Tracker entered service with the United States Navy in February 1954 replacing Grumman Avengers and Guardians in the anti-submarine role. The Tracker was the …

Oct 23, 2024 · The Grumman S2F / S-2 Tracker Survivors website will continue to update the Grumman Tracker Series of aircraft that still exist, which includes the S2F (S-two-f or Stoof), …