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Grumman E-1B Tracer
Grumman · Airborne Early Warning (AEW&C) · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Grumman E-1 Tracer was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy. It was a derivative of the Grumman C-1 Trader and entered service in 1960. It was replaced by the more modern Grumman E-2 Hawkeye by the mid-1960s-1970s.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- AEW&C
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Grumman
- Operator
- US Navy (retired)
- Primary Role
- Airborne Early Warning (AEW&C)
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1958
- Produced
- 88
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- 2x Wright R-1820-82A Cyclone radial
- Thrust / Power
- 1,525 hp each
- Launch
- Carrier (CATOBAR)
- Length (ft)
- 45.4
- Wingspan (ft)
- 72.7
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 20638
- MTOW (lb)
- 27000
- Endurance (hr)
- 6
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 15800
- Range (mi)
- 1000
- Max Speed (mph)
- 227