Although the US Navy C-2A fleet is in process of being replaced by the CMV-22B Osprey, the Greyhound still provides rapid airborne logistics capability to the carrier strike force across a full range of sea basing military operations.
As a derivative of the E-2 Hawkeye, the C-2 has a common wing with the Hawkeye but has a widened fuselage and a rear loading ramp. The interior arrangement of the cabin can accommodate priority cargo like jet engines, passengers, litter patients and critical spare parts. A cargo cage system provides restraint for loads during ship launches and landings. Straight-in rear cargo loading and unloading allows for fast turnaround on the ground or carrier flight-deck. The cargo ramp can be opened in flight, allowing for airdrops of supplies and personnel.
The C-2A provided support to the Carrier Strike Groups during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
As told on Quora by Andy Burns, Surface Warfare & Flight Officer at United States Navy, the C-2A is also the most desirable aircraft for a Naval Aviator.
‘The mighty Grumman C-2A Greyhound.
‘My flight students always looked at me like I was nuts when I told them to go COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery), but it really is the best deal in Navy Air.
It’s basically the best parts of Boat flying and shore based life with none of the asspain.
As my old onwing used to say: “Little boys want to be fighter pilots. Fighter pilots would rather be COD pilots.”
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released
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No night traps? I would see that as a deficiency, not an attribute. Maybe that’s why the CV-22 will be soon involved in cargo delivery.
I’ve never met a tactical naval aviator that looked forward to nighttime traps. Some tolerated them, most told me it’s the only real option to get back on board. From a pilots perspective no night landings would be a positive. It hasn’t been enough of a downside for logistics to train C-2 crews for night landings.
Nonsense. Yes, nobody likes traps at night. But to trade in a pointy nosed afterburning machine for a trash hauler? Of 1000 fighter jocks you might get 1. Maybe.
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