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The U.S. Navy was exploring a replacement for the C-2 in September 2009. [10] Three options were suggested as replacements for the aging C-2s: a new batch of updated C-2s, a transport version of the Lockheed S-3 Viking, and the tilt-rotor Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. [11] The C-2 competed with the V-22 Osprey for use as the future COD aircraft.
The Kawasaki C-2 (previously XC-2 and C-X) is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace Company. In June 2016, the C-2 formally entered service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
It is primarily used as a small transport aircraft by Air Force Special Operations Command. UV-18B Twin Otter: Canada: utility transport 3 [5] STOL capable aircraft.It is primarily used as a training aircraft for parachute troops at the military academy. VC-25: United States Presidential transport: 2 [7] Helicopter; HH-60 Pave Hawk: United ...
The Air Force is seeking to divest 5 UH-1N and UH-1N OSA in FY2026. [82] UV-18B Twin Otter: De Havilland Canada: Canada Propeller Utility: Manned 1988 3 [2] USAFA parachute training aircraft VC-25A Air Force One: Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1990 [59] 2 [2] Presidential Transport, operated by 89th Airlift Wing [83] To be replaced by the ...
The Air Force is seeking to divest 5 UH-1N and UH-1N OSA in FY2026. [83] UV-18B Twin Otter: De Havilland Canada: Canada Propeller Utility: Manned 1988 3 [3] USAFA parachute training aircraft VC-25A Air Force One: Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1990 [60] 2 [3] Presidential Transport, operated by 89th Airlift Wing [84] To be replaced by the ...
Air Force Two is the air traffic control designated call sign held by any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the vice president of the United States, but not the president. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The term is often associated with the Boeing C-32 , a modified 757 which is most commonly used as the vice president's transport.
In comparison with the older C-1, the C-2 is a considerably larger airlifter, being able to lift three times more payload in terms of weight, as well as possessing greater endurance. [11] On 30 June 2016, the production-standard C-2, "68-1203", was delivered to the Air Development and Test Wing at Gifu Air Field .
IAI Kfir C.2 at the entrance to Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters, Colombo The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) acquired six Kfir C.2s and a single TC.2 in 1995–1996. A further nine aircraft had been added to the inventory by 2005, including four C.2s and four C.7s acquired in 2000.