Kinetic : S2F Grumman S-2E / S-2G Tracker : 1/48 Scale Model : In Box Review
S2F Grumman S-2E / S-2G Tracker
- Manufacturer: Kinetic Model Kits
- Scale: 1/48
- Box Release Date: 2011
- New Tool Date: 2011
- Presented By: Bobby Waldron
- Marking options: 1
- Model dimension: Length: ?? Wingspan: ?? Height: ??
- Decals: Kinetic Model Kits
- PE parts: No
- Painting mask: No
- Resin parts: No
- Item No: K48024
The Grumman S-2 Tracker (S2F prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy. Designed and initially built by Grumman, the Tracker was of conventional design — propeller-driven with twin radial engines, a high wing that could be folded for storage on aircraft carriers, and tricycle undercarriage. The type was exported to a number of navies around the world. Introduced in 1952, the Tracker and its E-1 Tracer derivative saw service in the U.S. Navy until the mid-1970s, and its C-1 Trader derivative until the mid-1980s, with a few aircraft remaining in service with other air arms into the 21st century. Argentina and Brazil are the last countries to still use the Tracker.