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

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: United States Of America

Model Dim.: 27,6 cm

S-2 E/F/G Tracker

The beginning of the Cold War, because of the gradual evolution of naval and submarine military technology , made required to adopt, by america Navy, an aircraft able to meet the needs of long-range maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare platform (ASW). The Grumman S-2 Tracker, which joined in service in the mid-'50s, had been the operational reaction to this brand new demand. The configuration of aircraft with two Wright R-1820 radial engines guaranteeing a variety of more than 2,000 km. This range, considering its ability to remove either from airport or from companies, had been positively able to satisfy its sea patrol duties. Its interior bay additionally the under wing pylons could also ensure the transportation and usage of a number of anti-submarine and anti-ships tools as torpedoes, naval mines and old-fashioned bombs. The Tracker ended up being also a commercial success for Grumman business. It was purchased by the U.S. Navy and also by lots of air forces of several nations all around the globe.