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

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: United States

Model Dim.: 27,6 cm

S-2 E/F/G Tracker

The start of the Cold War, as a consequence of gradual development of naval and submarine army technology , made required to follow, by america Navy, an aircraft capable meet the demands of long-range maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare platform (ASW). The Grumman S-2 Tracker, which joined with up with in the mid-'50s, was at reality the practical a reaction to your new need. The setup of aircraft with two Wright R-1820 radial machines guaranteeing many significantly more than 2,000 kilometer. This range, considering its ability to eliminate either from airport or from companies, have now been certainly able to satisfy its ocean patrol duties. Its interior bay along with the underneath wing pylons may also confirm the transport and make utilization of of a few anti-submarine and anti-ships tools as torpedoes, naval mines and main-stream bombs. The Tracker finished up being also a commercial success for Grumman business. It had been bought by the U.S. Navy and by a lot of environment forces of a few countries around the world.