Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 18 November 1964 |
| Year of introduction | 1966 |
| Number produced | 56 units |
Description
The Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound is a twin-engine, high-wing transport aircraft designed and developed by the American aerospace company Northrop Grumman. Primarily used by the United States Navy, the C-2 Greyhound was specifically designed to provide carrier onboard delivery services. It first entered service in the late 1960s and has since been utilized for various missions, including the transportation of personnel, mail, and critical supplies to and from aircraft carriers at sea. The C-2 Greyhound has demonstrated its reliability and durability through its deployments on numerous aircraft carriers, enabling efficient logistics support for naval operations.
Technical specifications
| Version: C-2A(R) | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h (395 mph) |
| Wing area | 65 m² (699.7 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m (80.7 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (15.9 ft) |
| Length | 17.1 m (56.1 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 10211 m (33501 ft) |
| Empty weight | 15307 kg (33746 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27216 kg (60001 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 13.3 m/s (43.6 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops Allison T56-A-425 delivering 3430 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
United States | 30 | |
|
Japan | 14 (+7) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Photo of C-2 Greyhound
Credits: US Navy