C-2A GREYHOUND GRUMMAN

Historical Note:           Our C-2A Greyhound model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted C-2A Greyhound model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane. The C-2A Greyhound model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original C-2A Greyhound model airplane. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod. This top-quality C-2A Greyhound model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

Scale:    1:48
W/S:      21.0  inches, 
Lgth:      14.87  inches

Item Number:    TMC-AC2AT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Price:    $169.95

Historical Note Cont'd:      The C-2 Greyhound was designed by the Navy to provide critical logistics support to aircraft carriers. The C-2 aircraft primary mission is Carrier Onboard Delivery or COD. The Greyhound replaced the piston-engined C-1 and was a derivative of the E-2 Hawkeye. The C-2 Greyhound shares wings and power plants with the E-2 Hawkeye but it has more widened fuselage with a rear loading ramp.

The C-2 Greyhound has a vast range of communications and radio navigation equipment compatible for both military and civil airways on a worldwide basis. The communication equipments include HF, WHF and UHF. And for the radio navigation aids, it includes GPS, OMEGA, TACAN, dual VOR, UHF/DF, LF/ADF, weather radar, Doppler radar and two carrier approach systems.

The C-2 Greyhound can deliver a payload of 10,000 lb. The cabin of C-2 can accommodate cargo, passengers or even both. The C-2 Greyhound is also equipped to accept litter patients in medical evacuation missions. The cage system of C-2 aircraft provides cargo restraint for loads during carrier launch or landing. The open ramp of C-2 Greyhound aircraft has the capability that allows airdrop of supplies and personnel from a carrier launched aircraft.

The first two prototypes of C-2 Greyhound first flew in 1964. From the period of November 1985 to February 1987, the VR-24, operating with seven C-2 Greyhound depicted outstanding operational readiness while delivering two million pounds of cargo, two million pounds of mail and 14,000 passengers in support of the European and Mediterranean theaters. The C-2 Greyhound also provided support to the carrier battle groups during the operations of Desert Shield and Desert Storm.