GRUMMAN
C-1A TRADER
| A derivative of the S-2
Tracker appeared in 1955 as the Grumman C-1 Trader that was designed as
a Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) aircraft to provide passenger, mail and
cargo services to deployed carriers.
The C-1A could be configured
to carry up to nine passengers or up to 4,800 lbs of high priority cargo
whose dimensions were compatible with those of the cargo area and/or the
fuselage access doors (this included small jet engines). |
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The Traders normally operated
from overseas shore-based VR (transport) squadrons and, in many situations,
as detachments from other foreign military fields, e.g., Philippines, Turkey,
Greece, Norway, etc., to support naval requirements.
Some aircraft carriers had
a C-1A permanently assigned to provide proficiency time for eligible ship's
pilots.
The C-1A was the last piston
driven carrier aircraft in the Navy and served until September 30, 1988. |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Span: |
72' 7" |
| Length: |
45' 4" |
| Height: |
16' 10" |
| Weight: |
20,638 lbs |
| Armament: |
None |
| Engines: |
Two Wright R-1820-82WA at
1,525 each |
| Crew: |
Three (3); two pilots, an
aircrewman who served as the plane captain, mechanic & loadmaster |
| Cost: |
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| Tail Number: |
136790 |
| Years in Service: |
1962 - 1988 |
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| PERFORMANCE |
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| Maximum Speed: |
253 mph |
| Cruising Speed: |
163 mph |
| Range: |
1,000 miles |
| Service Ceiling: |
15,800 feet |
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