Grumman AF Guardian
The Grumman AF Guardian is 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.
| AF Guardian | |
|---|---|
| Hunter-Killer team of AF-2W (lower) and AF-2S | |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 19 December 1945 |
| Introduction | October 1950 |
| Retired | 31 August 1955 |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 389 |
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