E-1B Tracer
BuNo. 147225
The carrier-based E-1B Tracer provided a
carrier task force with early warning and
guidence capability. Based on the C-1A
Trader, the most distinguishing of the
Tracer is the large aerodynamic radome
above the fuselage. Joining the fleet in
1960, Tracers were the "eyes of the fleet"
until replaced by the all weather E-2
Hawkeye aboard Forrestal-class carriers
in the mid 1960s. Tracers continued to
serve aboard Essex-class carriers until
1976 ( the hanger deck was too shallow
for the 18+ft. high Hawkeye).
Manufacturer : Gruman
Type: carrier-based early-based aircraft
Crew : pilot , co-pilot/ tactical director, two
radar operators
Powerplant: two 1,525 hp Wright R- 1820-82
radial engines
Wingspan: 72 ft 7 in (22.12 m)
Length: 45 ft 4 in (13.71 m)
Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.14 m)
Weight: 20,638 lbs (9,361 kg) empty; 26,600 lbs
(12,065.5 kg) maximum
Armament: none
Maximum speed: 227 mph (365.3 km/h)
Combat radius: 480 miles (772.5 kilometers)
Service ceiling: 15,800 ft (4,815 m)
This aircraft on loan from the National Museum
of Naval Aviation at Pensacola, Florida
Marker can be reached from Patriots Point Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
