Grumman AF Guardian

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ICAO aircraft code AF2

Manufacturer Grumman

Country United States

The Grumman AF Guardian was the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.

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Grumman AF Guardian specifications

General

ICAO aircraft code

AF2

Manufacturer

Grumman

Manufactured

1950 - 1953

Country

United States

Aircraft performance

Engine:

1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-48W
Piston

Power:

2,400 HP

Max Cruise Speed:

276 Kts
511 Km/h

Travel range:

1,300 Nm
2,408 Kilometers

Service Ceiling:

32,500 feet

Rate of Climb:

1850 feet / minute
9.40meter / second

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

11,567 Kg
25,501 lbs

Max Landing Weight:

10,270 Kg
22,641 lbs

Max Payload:

2,000 Kg
4,409 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

720 gallon
2,725 liter

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About the Grumman AF Guardian

The Grumman AF Guardian was the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy. It consisted of two airframe variants, one for detection gear, the other for weapons. The Guardian remained in service until August 1955, when it was replaced by the twin-engined Grumman S-2 Tracker. The Guardian was the largest single-engine piston-powered carrier aircraft ever to see service.