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The Monster COD thread (homage to the C-2A Greyhound)
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Those two pics above by Heyjoe are from my DET when I was OIC on the Lincoln, WESTPAC 04-05. Might even be me in one or both photos. Nice
070929-N-4658L-002 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2007) - Two C-2A Greyhounds attached to the “Crusaders" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, conduct a flyover upon their return to Naval Air Station North Island. VRC-30 was embarked aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 during the carrier strike group’s six-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio (RELEASED)
070121-N-0684R-025 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 21, 2007) - Sailors from air departments prepare to reset the flight deck after a C-2A Greyhound attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications with embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) off the coast of Southern California prior to heading to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of the global war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)
061018-N-7130B-155 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 18, 2006) - A C-2 Greyhound assigned to the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) climbs skyward as ground crews prepare the number one steam-powered catapult for the next launch aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications in the southern California operating area. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)
061008-N-0684R-161 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 8, 2006) - A C-2A Greyhound from the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) prepare to land aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are currently doing Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)
060824-N-8604L-256 Indian Ocean (Aug. 24, 2006) - Lt. Cmdr. Keith Demetriades launches a C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron three Zero (VRC-30) off the flight deck of the conventional powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Greyhound is the principal aircraft for COD (Carrier On-board Delivery) of personnel and material. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)
060824-N-8604L-254 Indian Ocean (Aug. 24, 2006) - Lt. Cmdr. Keith Demetriades launches a C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron three Zero (VRC-30) off the flight deck of the conventional powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Greyhound is the principal aircraft for COD (Carrier On-board Delivery) of personnel and material. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)
060803-N-2183K-044 Coronado, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2006) - Lt. Cmdr. Ed Kinsella, assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30), embraces his wife during a homecoming for the Detachment Two at Naval Air Station North Island. VRC-30 is returning from a five-month deployment to the western pacific aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Kelling (RELEASED)
060808-N-8604L-232 South China Sea (Aug 8, 2006) - A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) prepares to land aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). C-2A Greyhound is the principal aircraft for Carrier On-board Delivery (COD) of personnel and material. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)
060623-N-6363M-001 Pacific Ocean (June 23, 2006) - A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) fly over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Philip Morrill (RELEASED)
060620-N-5549O-350 Philippine Sea (June 20, 2006) - A C-2A Greyhound assigned to "The Providers" of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) flies over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kevin S. O'Brien (RELEASED)
051021-N-0361G-009 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 21, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain?s Mate 3rd Class Jessica Doche directs a C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30), on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer?s Mate Airman Ashley Gayton (RELEASED)
050616-N-3136P-196 Coral Sea (June 16, 2005) - An Australian media group photographs a C-2A Greyhound of the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) landing aboard the flight deck of the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk tours are conducted to raise awareness of 7th Fleet's mission and the importance of forward-deployed naval forces. Kitty Hawk, is currently operating off the coast of Australia's Queensland region as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2005. Talisman Sabre is an exercise jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the U.S. 7th Fleet commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. U.S. Pacific Command units and Australian forces will conduct land, sea and air training throughout the training area. More than 11,000 U.S. and 6,000 Australian personnel will participate. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)
torpedo0126
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when I was in API, I ran into a C-2 LT in the library. He said the Navy was looking into replacing the C-2 with Ospreys?
I didn't do a search or read the whole thread, so I apologize if this was already covered.
I didn't do a search or read the whole thread, so I apologize if this was already covered.
The Navy is looking to replace the COD with something. Grumman is selling an upgraded C-2 and Bell-Boeing is pushing the V-22.
What is Grumman going to call this one? A C-2A(R)(R)?
The (R) is for Reprocured.
I liked the C-2B concept aircraft with the S-3 Turbo-Fans.
-ea6bflyr
They probably wouldn't be spending the money transitioning them to the 8 bladed props if they were planning on replacing them in the near future.
What is Grumman going to call this one? A C-2A(R)(R)?
The (R) is for Reprocured.
I liked the C-2B concept aircraft with the S-3 Turbo-Fans.
-ea6bflyr
I can't remember what their name for it was. It was basically the E-2D -> COD transformation.
New props won't save the airframe from running out of life.
I'm just saying its pretty safe to say the C-2 airframe will be around for another decade (at the minimum).
090715-N-6106R-224 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2009) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 approaches for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification after completing its scheduled refueling complex overhaul at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. The overhaul was an extensive yard period that all Nimitz-class aircraft carriers go through near the mid-point of their 50-year life cycle. Carl Vinson's nuclear fuel was replenished and the ship's services and infrastructure upgraded to make her the most state-of-the-art aircraft carrier in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Rowe/Released)
The CNO flew into Corpus for the day today and spoke to the wing at the base auditorium. One of the advanced squadron IPs asked him about plans to replace the C-2. He said that in a few years they would have to start thinking about what direction they want to go in. In other words, they have given no thought to replacing the C-2 yet. That should give you a pretty good idea how far down the line the COD replacement will be.
Unless you can hang bomb racks on the C-2 or one goes into the drink full of VIP's due to aircraft malfuntion, not going to happen.