Aircraft
Venerable C-1s and A-4s Being Upgraded for Brazilian Carrier
Elbit Systems’ U.S. subsidiary and Embraer are doing the work.
An artist's impression of the Grumman C-1A in Brazilian Navy colors. (Photo: Elbit Systems)
An artist's impression of the Grumman C-1A in Brazilian Navy colors. (Photo: Elbit Systems)

The Brazilian Navy is proceeding with a project to refurbish four venerable Grumman C-1A Trader carrier-onboard delivery (COD) aircraft, despite initial problems in returning the 50-year-old aircraft to service. Elbit Systems recently announced that M7 Aerospace, its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary based in San Antonio, Texas, would perform the upgrade, which includes the addition of air tanking capability. The Brazilian Navy will use the aircraft to resupply its aircraft carrier, the NAe São Paulo, and for in-flight refueling of its forthcoming fleet of refurbished A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft.


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