Grumman C-1A “Trader”
Built in 1957, the C-1A Trader was a carrier transport and all-weather trainer. The aircraft on display (Bureau# 146034) was the 64th out of 87 total C-1As built. It saw service with multiple squadrons and ships around the world. The “Trader” became one of three C-1As operated out of Willow Grove by the USS Independence carrier on-board delivery (COD) crew. After this aircraft’s last flight in March 1987, it was placed on display in the northeast corner of Willow Grove base. The DVHAA acquired the aircraft in late 1987.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Specifications
Bureau #: | 146034 |
Built: | 1957 |
Crew: | 2 |
Passengers: | 9 |
Retired: | Mid 1980’s |
Received: | March 1987 |
Restored by: | DVHAA |
Restored: | |
Length: | 45′ 5″ |
Height: | 16′ 10″ |
Wingspan: | 69′ 8″ |
Weight Empty: | 16,630 lbs |
Weight Loaded: | 24,600 lbs |
Powerplant: | 2 – Wright R-1820-82WA |
Thrust: | 1,525 hp each engine |
Max Speed: | 280 mph |
Range: | 1100 miles |
Manufacturer: | Grumman |
Armarment: | NA |
Ordnance: | NA |
Ceiling: | 24,800 ft |
Status: | On Display |
Please contact the museum if you have any information, comments, or recollections of the C-1A Trader.