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 beginning of the Cold War, as a result of gradual development of naval and submarine military technology , made needed to follow, by america Navy, an aircraft capable meet with the needs of long-range maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare platform (ASW). The Grumman S-2 Tracker, which joined with up with into the mid-'50s, is at truth the practical a reaction towards brand new need. The setup of aircraft with two Wright R-1820 radial devices guaranteeing numerous a lot more than 2,000 kilometer. This range, considering its power to eradicate either from airport or from companies, have been truly able to satisfy its ocean patrol duties. Its interior bay combined with the underneath wing pylons might also verify the transport making usage of of some 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 company. It turned out bought by the U.S. Navy by countless environment forces of several nations throughout the world.