T-2C Buckeye - Birmingham, AL - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The T-2C Buckeye is a tandem-seat, carrier-capable, all-purpose jet trainer. The T-2C is used for intermediate and advanced training for Navy and Marine Corps pilots and Naval Flight Officers in training for jet carrier aviation and tactical strike missions. Designed in the mid 1950's to use proven technologies wherever possible, it shares its wing with the FJ-1 Fury, one of the Navy's earliest jet fighters. The tandem cockpit arrangement and slightly elevated rear cockpit gives the instructor good forward visibility over the student. Both cockpits are equipped with zero-level ejection seats. For armament training, the aircraft is equipped with underwing strong points to carry bombs, rockets or gun pods, as well as an arresting hook for carrier landings. Originally designed with a single engine, the T-2C variant, which entered fleet service in 1968, has two.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): T-2C Buckeye Tail Number: (S/N): 159165 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Southeast corner of the Birmingham Alabama Airport inside / outside: outside Access restrictions: The aircraft is inside the airport fence. Visit during daylight hours only. Other Information:: Not listed

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