The Grumman E-1 Tracer, called the WF before 1962, was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy, and a derivative of the C-1 Trader. Before it, modified attack aircraft such as the AD-3W Skyraider and TBM-3W Avenger filled the role. Grumman first proposed the idea in 1951 as a variant of the S-2 Tracker, but that project was cancelled late in 1952; a new design built around a Hazeltine radar followed in 1955, and the prototype made its first flight on 17 December 1956. The type entered service in 1960 and Grumman built 88 E-1B production aircraft. It served from 1960 to 1977 as an interim type, replaced by the E-2 Hawkeye from the mid-1960s.
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The Grumman E-1 Tracer (WF prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy.
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The Grumman E-1 Tracer (WF prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy.
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The Grumman E-1 Tracer (WF prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy.
Design and development, first flight
Its prototype made its first flight on December 17, 1956.
Variants, units built
Production Airborne Early Warning version of the TF-1 Trader, redesignated E-1B in 1962, 88 built.
Specifications, powerplant
Wright R-1820-82A Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines, 1,525 hp (1,137 kW) each for take-off
Specifications, empty weight
Empty weight: 20,638 lb (9,361 kg)
Specifications, maximum takeoff weight
Max takeoff weight: 26,600 lb (12,066 kg)
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The Grumman E-1 Tracer (WF prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy.
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The Grumman E-1 Tracer (WF prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy.
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