Italeri 2699 - 1/48 S-2 E/F/G Tracker  [IT-2699S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: Usa

Model Dim.: 27,6 cm

S-2 E/F/G Tracker

The beginning of the Cold War, due to the gradual evolution of naval and submarine armed forces technology , made required to follow, by america Navy, an aircraft capable meet the requirements of long-range maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare platform (ASW). The Grumman S-2 Tracker, which joined up with operating in the mid-'50s, had been the functional a reaction to this new need. The setup of aircraft with two Wright R-1820 radial engines guaranteeing many different significantly more than 2,000 kilometer. This range, considering its power to remove either from airport or from companies, have been definitely able to satisfy its ocean patrol duties. Its interior bay additionally the underneath wing pylons may also make sure the transport and use of several anti-submarine and anti-ships tools as torpedoes, naval mines and conventional bombs. The Tracker wound up being also a commercial success for Grumman business. It had been purchased by the U.S. Navy and by plenty of atmosphere forces of several countries all over the globe.