Comparison of Bristol Beaufighter and Grumman S-2 Tracker [S]ave
| Attribute |  Grumman S-2 Tracker × |  Bristol Beaufighter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Grumman | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Model | Grumman S-2 Tracker | Bristol Beaufighter |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1952 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 1946 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | S2F | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Wright R-1820-82WA | 2x Bristol Hercules XVII or Bristol Hercules XVIII |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,525 | 1,750 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 450 | 537 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 119 | 167 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,172 | 2,815 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,706 | 8,077 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 9.75 | 8.13 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 695 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 700 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 11,860 | 11,521 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,200 | 2,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,968 | 3,100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 13.26 | 12.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.33 | 4.83 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.75 | 1.35 |
| Wing span (m) | 22.12 | 17.63 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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