Grumman C-2 Greyhound
The Grumman C-2 Greyhound is the US Navy’s carrier-onboard-delivery aircraft, carrying people, mail, and urgently needed parts between shore bases and aircraft carriers. Its high wing and rear loading ramp make it a small transport rather than a conventional airliner, while its four-blade propellers allow catapult launches and arrested landings at sea. The C-2 is a close relative of the E-2 Hawkeye, but lacks the radar dome. It was replaced on many missions by the V-22 Osprey.
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Did you know?
Its close cousin, the E-2 Hawkeye, carries a rotating radar dome on top; the Greyhound's plain fuselage is the giveaway that it isn't one.
Specifications
| Length | 17.3 m (57 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.6 m (81 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 28 |
| Persons on board | 30 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 26 t |
| Range | 1,300 NM (2,408 km) |
| Maximum speed | 343 kt (635 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 82 kt (152 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 28,000 ft (8,534 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,610 ft/min (13.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 796 m (2,612 ft) |
| Landing distance | 450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 12,400 l |
| Engines | 2x Allison T56-A-425 |
| Units built | 56 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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