Grumman E-1 Tracer
The Grumman E-1 Tracer (WF prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy. It was a derivative of the Grumman C-1 Trader and entered service in 1958. It was replaced by the more modern Grumman E-2 Hawkeye by the 1970s.
E-1 (WF) Tracer | |
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E-1B Tracer | |
Role | Carried-based airborne early warning |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Grumman |
First flight | 17 December 1956 |
Introduction | 1958 |
Retired | 1977 |
Primary user | United States Navy |
Number built | 88 |
Developed from | Grumman C-1 Trader |
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