Grumman C-1 Trader
| C-1 Trader TF Trader | |
|---|---|
| A C-1A Trader from Naval Air Station, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in 1987 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Carrier onboard delivery |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 87 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1956 |
| First flight | 19 January 1955 |
| Retired | 1988 |
| Developed from | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Developed into | Grumman E-1 Tracer |
The Grumman C-1 Trader (TF prior to 1962) is a carrier onboard delivery (COD) variant of the Grumman S-2 Tracker. It was replaced by a similar version of the Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, the Grumman C-2 Greyhound. It entered service in 1956 and was retired in 1988, with 87 aircraft produced.