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

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: Usa

Model Dim.: 27,6 cm

S-2 E/F/G Tracker

The start of the Cold War, with all the gradual development of naval and submarine army technology , made necessary to follow, by america Navy, an aircraft in a position to meet up with the needs of long-range maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare platform (ASW). The Grumman S-2 Tracker, which joined operating in the mid-'50s, had been the functional response to this brand new need. The setup of aircraft with two Wright R-1820 radial engines guaranteeing a selection of above 2,000 km. This range, considering its ability to take off either from airport or from providers, was absolutely able to satisfy its sea patrol duties. Its internal bay therefore the underneath wing pylons could also ensure the transport and use of a number of anti-submarine and anti-ships weapons as torpedoes, naval mines and old-fashioned bombs. The Tracker had been additionally a commercial success for Grumman business. It absolutely was bought by the U.S. Navy and also by many air forces of a few nations all over the World.