Stored Martin P5M Marlin flying boats in United States Navy markings at an aircraft boneyard.
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Spotter's notes
Row after row of S2 Trackers. These planes were spared from the smelter (for now anyway) to support the current S2s in service as fire bombers.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
S2F
Model
S-2F Tracker
Manufacturer
Grumman
Airline
United States Navy
Livery
United States Navy
Military
Military
Technicals
Thrust
2,800 hp (2,090 kW) each (propeller, not jet thrust)
Wingspan
36.6 m
Length
30.0 m
Height
10.1 m
MTOW
36,700 kg
Range
4,147 km
Capacity
7-14 crew (no commercial passenger configuration)
Cruise Speed
314 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated under ICAO civilian standards
Location
Airport Code
DMA/KDMA
Airport Name
Davis Monthan Air Force Base