Grumman C-2 Greyhound

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Grumman C-2 Greyhound
US Navy 100120-N-3038W-345 A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).jpg
Grumman C-2 Greyhound of the US Navy.
Role Shipborn transport aircraft
National origin USA.
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 1964
Introduction 1966
Status Active
Primary user US Navy.
Produced Out of production.
Number built 56

The Grumman C-2 Greyhound is an American military aircraft used for transport duties. It serve only with the United States Navy on aircraft carrier. This kind of aircraft is known as COD for Carrier Onboard Delivery. In 2020 it will be replaced by CMV-22B Osprey.

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