Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
E-1B Tracer
BuNo. 147225
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 12, 2009
1. E-1B Tracer Marker
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: Grumman
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,
this page online
Erected by Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 32° 47.426′ N, 79° 54.514′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker can be reached from Patriots Point Road. Aboard the USS Yorktown. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant SC 29464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SH-3G Sea King (a few steps from this marker); The A-7E Corsair II (a few steps from this marker); F/A-18A Hornet (within shouting distance of this marker); F-8K Crusader (within shouting distance of this marker); A-6E Intruder (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrier-Based A-6 Intruder (within shouting distance of this marker); Clamagore (SS-343) (within shouting distance of this marker); S-3B Viking (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.
Also see . . . The E-1 Tracer , From Wikipedia. The E-1 Tracer was the first purpose built airborne early warning aircraft Introduced 1958 ,Retired 1977 (Submitted on May 21, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 12, 2009
2. E-1B Tracer Marker
twin-engined airborne early warning aircraft
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 12, 2009
3. E-1B Tracer Marker
Courtesy of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
4. E-1B Tracer
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,659 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
