The Grumman C-2A is a carrier-based transport, capable of carrying high-priority cargo and passengers, for Carrier On-Board Delivery (COD).  Litter patients may also be accommodated. Among the high priority items, the C-2A can deliver special stores, jet engines and afterburners. The maximum weight for payload and route support equipment combined is 10,000 pounds. Cargo tiedown is facilitated by a cage system. This system can restrain the cargo during a crash condition of 20 G's forwarded; it also provides restraint from the catapulting and arresting loads encountered during carrier operation. The large aft cargo ramp/door and powered winch facilitate fast turn-around time by straight-in rear cargo loading and unloading.

The C-2A has a wide range of communications and radio navigation equipment which are compatible with both military and civil airways on a world-wide basis. Communications equipment include HF, VHF, and UHF radio navigation aids include GPS, TACAN, dual VOR, UHF/DF, LF/ADF and weather radar.  Recent additions include TCAS, TAWS, and ARC-210 radios.

The airplane is equipped with modified Fowler type flaps, and hydraulically powered irreversible flight controls with an independent hydraulic backup system.

                                         Dimensions (all stats approximate)

Wing Span               80 ft, 7 in
Wing Span Folded  29 ft, 4 in
Length                     56 ft, 7.5 in
Height                      16 ft, 11 in

                                             Weights

Empty                    35,000 Lbs.
Internal Fuel         12,000 Lbs.
Cargo & RSE       10,000 Lbs.
Catapult Launch   57,000 Lbs.
Carrier Landing    49,000 Lbs.
Field T.O.              60,000 Lbs.
Field Landing        52,000 Lbs.

                                          Performance

Max Speed                340
Cruise Speed            220 Kt.
Range                        1100 Miles