Grumman S-2F Tracker 01
On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:20:29 -0700, Savageduck
wrote:
On 2013-03-18 10:36:54 -0700, ŽiŠardo said:
Out here in California CalFire has 23 S-2E/Gs converted to S-2T
"Turbo-Tracker" configuration, replacing the Wright R-1820's with
Garrett 1650HP turboprops. They then retired 55 the older S-2s bought
from the Navy back in the mid-1970's. The upgraded S-2Ts carry 1,200
gallons of fire retardant and they are one of the work horses of
CalFire's air tanker attack fleet.
Hello,
While I understand the benefits of converting to turboprop, there's
something about the burble of a radial just loafing along.
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