Grumman E2C “ Hawkeye” (1987)
Contained in the Drug Abuse Act of 1986 was a provision for an the Coast Guard to form an air interdiction unit operating E2C aircraft.
Manufacturer: Grumman
Gulfstream C-20B “Gulfstream III” (1985)
The C-20B was a twin-engine turbo fan Long Range Command and Control (LRCC) was obtained by the Coast Guard in 1985. The G-III was the
Grumman VC-11A “Gulfstream II” (1969)
The Coast Guard acquired a single Grumman Gulfstream II in February 1969 as a high speed executive transport for use by the Commandant and the
1963 – The VC-4A “Gulfstream I” (1963)
The Coast Guard acquired a special ordered G-159 Gulfstream 1 executive transport from Grumman Aircraft Corporation on 19 March 1963. Designated VC-4A it was based
Grumman UF-1G/2G (later HU-16E) “Albatross” (1951)
The Albatross, known by those who flew it as the “Goat”, proved to be ideal for the Coast Guard. It could operate from both land
Grumman J4F-1 “Widgeon” (1941)
The initial production of 41 aircraft was delivered to civilian customers and the Portuguese Navy. Production then switched filling orders for both the Navy and Coast Guard for a light amphibian utility transport designated as J4F-1. The Coast Guard acquired 25 J4F-1 aircraft purchased in two groups.
Grumman JRF-2/3/5 G “Goose” (1939)
Grumman developed the G-21 Goose as a civilian transport aircraft designed to meet the needs of wealthy business organizations. It was put on the market in 1937. The Navy began acquiring the G-26 version in 1938 and designated them as JRF, Seven G-39 design aircraft designated JRF-2, were built to Coast Guard specifications, and were purchased by the Coast Guard in 1939 and 1940.
Grumman JF-2, J2F-4, 5, 6 “Duck” (1934)
The Coast Guard obtained fourteen JF-2’s. The first was acquired in October of 1934. They were designed specifically for the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard numbers were V-135 through V148 The JF-2’s played an instrumental role during the Coast Guard’s testing of air operations on board its cutters.
