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Grumman E-1 Tracer
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Grumman E-1 Tracer

Carrier-capable airborne early warning aircraft family by the Grumman Corporation

88Units built

Overview

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

Powerplant

Engine modelR-1820-82WA

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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