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AIRCRAFT MODEL DESIGNATIONS - 12018_280
Representative of fixed-wing aircraft

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4.  The fourth column explains the last letter of the aircraft  designation.  This  is  improvement/ alteration B. Let’s try another one: CH-46  Sea Knight 1.  First letter is “C.” This is a cargo aircraft. 2.  Second letter is “H.” This is a helicopter. 3.  46. This is the forty-sixth of the series. 4.  No letter. There have been no improvements/ alterations. CURRENT FIXED-WING NAVY AIRCRAFT This  section  briefly  describes  some  of  the fixed-wing  aircraft  (fig.  8-41)  currently  operational within the Navy. Attack Class Attack  planes  are  used  for  low-level  bombing, ground support, or nuclear strikes. They do not need the speed  of  fighters,  but  should  be  capable  of  heavy payloads,  have  good  stability,  and  be  able  to  carry enough fuel to remain on station long enough to render extended support to troops, if needed. Attack aircraft normally operate under conditions of good visibility, but some have the equipment needed for all-weather and night attacks. EA-6B PROWLER.—The Prowler (fig. 8-42) is an all-weather tactical electronic warfare aircraft, based on the  A-6  airframe.  The    Prowler    provides  jamming coverage  to  prevent  missile  engagement  of  U.S.  or allied aircraft during strike operations. The Prowler also carries the high-speed antiradiation missile (HARM). AV-8B  HARRIER.—The  Harrier  (fig. 8-43) is the western world’s only operational fixed-wing vertical short takeoff or landing (V/STOL) strike aircraft. It is an integrated V/STOL weapons system incorporating the inertial navigation and attack system (INAS) with an electronic display. The aircraft is used by the Marine Corps and is operated from the decks of aircraft carriers and amphibious support ships. Fighter Class Fighters  are  high-performance  aircraft  generally employed to gain air superiority. They may be deployed defensively as interceptors, offensively as escorts for b o m b e r s   o r   o n   g r o u n d   s u p p o r t   m i s s i o n s ,   o r independently  to  counter  enemy  aircraft.  Some  are capable of carrying sufficient payloads for bombing missions. F-14 TOMCAT.—The F-14 Tomcat (fig. 8-44) is an aircraft-carrier-based, jet-powered fighter aircraft. The aircraft is mainly missile oriented, carrying the new air-to-air missile, Phoenix, and capable of carrying the older  Sidewinder  and  Sparrow.  The   Tomcat   can  be configured for bombing and rocketry. F/A-18   HORNET.—The   Hornet   (fig. 8-45) is a sonic,  single-seat,  twin-engine  jet.  The  fighter  and attack  versions  are  identical,  except  for  selected interchangeable external equipment. Conversion from the fighter to attack mode (and vice versa) takes less than 1 hour. The aircraft is designed for aerodynamic agility, high reliability, high survivability, and reduced manpower maintenance requirements. Patrol Class Patrol craft are land-based, long-range, multiengine aircraft  used  primarily  for  antisubmarine  warfare (ASW)  patrol.  Patrol  squadrons  operate  from  the continental United States and overseas bases. The P-3 Orion  is the Navy’s primary ASW patrol aircraft. The P-3 Orion (fig 8-46) is equipped with magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) gear, sonobuoys, radar, and other submarine detection systems. It is armed with torpedoes, bombs, missiles, and depth charges for kills. It has the primary mission of detecting, locating, and destroying  enemy  submarines.  The  P-3    Orion    can respond quickly to hunt down submarine contacts long before surface units can arrive. Other duties include convoy  escort,  photographic  missions,  and  aerial mining. Antisubmarine Class Antisubmarine  aircraft  operate  from  CVs  in conjunction with hunter-killer group helicopters and 8-35 Student Notes:







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