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Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Grumman Aerospace Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Role Carrier-capable transport / Carrier onboard delivery
National origin United States
Manufacturer Grumman
Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Introduction 1966
Status C-2A:
RetiredC-2A(R): In service
Primary user United States Navy
Produced C-2A: 1965–1968
C-2A(R): 1985–1989
Number built C-2A: 17
C-2A(R): 39
Developed from Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
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Grumman C-2 Greyhound
The Grumman C-2 Greyhound is a twin-engine, high-wing cargo aircraft designed to carry supplies, mail, and passengers to and from aircraft carriers of the United States Navy. Its primary mission is carrier onboard delivery (COD). The aircraft provides critical logistics support to carrier strike groups. The aircraft is mainly used to transport high-priority cargo such as jet engines and special stores, mail, and passengers between carriers and shore bases.
The C-2 Greyhound, a derivative of the E-2 Hawkeye, shares the Sto-Wings and engines with the E-2, but has a widened fuselage with a rear loading ramp. The first of two prototypes flew in 1964. After successful testing, Grumman began production of the aircraft in 1965. The C-2 replaced the piston-engine Grumman C-1 Trader in the carrier onboard delivery (COD) role. The original C-2A aircraft were overhauled to extend their operational life in 1973
Powered by two Allison T56 turboprop engines, the C-2A can deliver up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) of cargo or up to 28 passengers, and is normally configured for a cargo/passenger mix. It can also carry litter patients in medical-evacuation missions. A cage system or transport stand restrains cargo during carrier launch and landing accelerations to prevent weight redistribution, which might adversely affect in-flight stability. The large aft cargo ramp and door and a powered winch allow straight-in rear cargo loading and unloading for fast turnaround. The Greyhound's ability to airdrop supplies and personnel, fold its wings, and generate power for engine starting and other uses provide an operational versatility found in no other cargo aircraft. Some parts commonality with the E-2 Hawkeye and the Grumman A-6 Intruder ease logistics support0
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General characteristics
- Crew: 2 flight crew and 2 loadmasters
- Capacity: 26 passengers / 12 litter patients / 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) payload
- Length: 56 ft 10 in (17.32 m)
- Wingspan: 80 ft 7 in (24.56 m)
- Height: 15 ft 10.5 in (4.839 m)
- Wing area: 700 sq ft (65 m2)
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- Empty weight: 33,746 lb (15,307 kg)
- Gross weight: 49,394 lb (22,405 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 60,000 lb (27,216 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Allison T56-A-425 turboprop engines, 4,600 shp (3,400 kW) each
- Propellers: 8-bladed UTC Aerospace Systems NP2000
Specifications
- Maximum speed: 343 kn (395 mph, 635 km/h) at 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
- Cruise speed: 251 kn (289 mph, 465 km/h) at 28,700 ft (8,748 m)
- Stall speed: 82 kn (94 mph, 152 km/h)
- Range: 1,300 nmi (1,500 mi, 2,400 km) with 10,000 lb (4,500 kg) load; or 1,500 nmi (1,700 mi; 2,800 km) with light load
- Ferry range: 2,000 nmi (2,300 mi, 3,700 km) with internal fuel package
- Service ceiling: 33,500 ft (10,200 m)
- Rate of climb: 3,700 ft/min at sea level
- Wing loading: 77.6 lb/sq ft (379 kg/m2)
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