4.2 Naval Aviation

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CHAPTER 2

Naval Aviation

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Eugene Ely

Background of Naval Aviation

1910-first pilot to complete a takeoff

from a ship.

1911-first pilot to land on a ship.

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The Navy tried four distinct approaches to integrating aircraft with the fleet: aircraft carriers; flying boats; lighter-than-air craft; pontoon aircraft that operated from non-carrier ships.3

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First era of naval aviationSmall Carrier Pontoons/Men of war

Dirigibles Flying Boats(similar to blimps) (anti-submarine patrol)

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A floating structure, such as

the float on a seaplane

Pontoon

Men of war

A general term for an armed

naval vessel

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Second era of naval aviationJet Aircraft Giant Carriers

Helicopters Long-rangePatrol Planes

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Commissioned on March 20, 1922, in Norfolk,

Virginia, the first aircraft carrier was the USS

Langley (CV 1), a converted collier (coal

carrier) known as the USS Jupiter. It was

followed in 1927 by converted battle cruisers

USS Lexington (CV 2) and USS Saratoga (CV 3).

USS Langley

(CV 1)

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A. Charles Lindbergh

B. Chuck Yeager

C. Eugene Ely

D. Orville Wright

Who was the first pilot to complete a

takeoff from a ship?

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A. Charles Lindbergh

B. Chuck Yeager

C. Eugene Ely

D. Orville Wright

Who was the first pilot to complete a

takeoff from a ship?

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World War II—Air power came into its own

Pearl Harbor—7 December 1941

Coral Sea—May 1942Effective long-range carrier-based air strikes

Battle of aircraft; fleets never see each other

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Three important Improvements in carrier

aviation after the war include:

• Angled flight deck-1952

• Steam catapult-1954

• Nuclear power propulsion-1961

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America’s first

angled-deck carrier

USS Antietam

CVA 36

Angled flight deck-1952

USS Midway

CVB 41

First angled-deck

mock up

Allows simultaneous launch and

recovery operations

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Steam catapult-1954

Launches a

60,000 pound

aircraft from

0-150 mph

in 2 seconds

USS Hancock

CVA 19

America’s first

catapult carrier

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USS Enterprise CVA(N) 65

America’s first

nuclear carrier

• Accommodate more planes and

larger crews

• Remain at sea longer

• Steam at 30 knots for long periods

Nuclear power propulsion-1961

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A. Battle of Midway

B. Battle of the Coral Sea

C. Battle of Wake Island

D. Battle of Leyte Gulf

What 1942 battle was the first battle

between aircraft launched from

carriers?

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A. Battle of Midway

B. Battle of the Coral Sea

C. Battle of Wake Island


What 1942 battle was the first battle

between aircraft launched from

carriers?

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Lighter-than-air craft were usedfor scouting missions. Today,the Navy uses helicopters to performscouting, rescue, and patrol missions.

Aircraft

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18 Fixed-Wing Rotary-Wing

Modern naval aircraft are divided into

two general categories:

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Fixed-Wing Aircraft Missions

• Strikes against an enemy

• Protects the fleet from enemy aircraft

and surface ships

• Performs undersea warfare,

photography, and escort

• Performs reconnaissance and early

warning19

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• Amphibious operations

• Vertical replenishment

Additional Missions

• Search and rescue

• Minesweeping

• Undersea warfare

• Special warfare

Rotary-Wing Aircraft Missions

Versatility realized

Korean War

1950-1953

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AV-8

F/A-18F

B-2

All aircraft have tri-

service designations.

A given aircraft bears

the same alphanumeric

identification symbol

regardless of whether

the Navy, Army, or Air

Force uses the craft.

Aircraft Model

Designations

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Each basic designator consists of a letter and a number. The letter specifies the basic mission of the aircraft as follows:

• O-Observation

• P-Patrol

• R-Reconnaissance

• S-Antisubmarine

• T-Trainer

• U-Utility

• V-VTOL or STOL

• X-Research

• A-Attack

• B-Bomber

• C-Cargo/transport

• E-Special electronic

installation

• F-Fighter

• H-Helicopter

• K-Tanker

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The number (which may consist of one,

two, or three digits) indicates the design

number of the type of aircraft.

For example, the designator (F-14) shows

an aircraft to be the fourteenth fighter

design.23

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If a particular design is modified, another letter (A,B,C) follows the design number; this letter identifies the number of the modification. For example, the B in S-3Btells us that the original design of this antisubmarine plane has been modified.

S-3B

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When the original mission of an aircraft changes, a mission-modification letter precedes the basic mission symbol.

These are as follows:

• A-Attack

• C-Cargo/transport

• D-Director (for Control

of drones)

• E-Special electronic

installation

• H-Search and rescue

• K-Tanker

• L-Cold weather

• M-Missile carrier

• Q-Drone

• R-Reconnaissance

• S-Antisubmarine

• T-Trainer

• U-Utility

• V-Staff

• W-Weather

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An unmanned aircraft or ship

guided by remote control

Drone

Modification

An alteration or adjustment,

as of an aircraft or other

vehicle

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EA-6BA-6

For example, when the Navy modifies the

attack aircraft A-6 Intruder, to be an

electronic-warfare aircraft, it becomes an

EA-6.

Some modification letters are the same

as the basic mission letters.

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Other letters may appear before a basic mission symbol or mission-modification letter. They are ―special-use‖ symbols that indicate the special status of an aircraft.

Currently, six special-use symbols are:

• G-Permanently grounded (ground training)

• J-Special test, temporary

• N-Special test, permanent

• X-Experimental stage of development

• Y-Prototype (for design testing)

• Z-Early stages of planning or development

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A. pontoon planes

B. dirigibles

C. drones

D. helicopters

Besides being used during the Korean

War in amphibious operations in

support of the Marines, _______ also

delivered supplies, equipment, and

personnel to ships at sea.

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A. pontoon planes

B. dirigibles

C. drones

D. helicopters

Besides being used during the Korean

War in amphibious operations in

support of the Marines, _______ also

delivered supplies, equipment, and

personnel to ships at sea.

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A. The antisubmarine plane is a

modification of its original design.

B. The antisubmarine plane has been

modified for use as an attack plane.

C. The attack plane has been modified

for use as an antisubmarine plane.

D. The attack plane is a modification

of its original design.

In the aircraft designation S-3B, what

does the letter B indicate?

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A. The antisubmarine plane is a

modification of its original design.

B. The antisubmarine plane has been

modified for use as an attack plane.

C. The attack plane has been modified

for use as an antisubmarine plane.

D. The attack plane is a modification

of its original design.

In the aircraft designation S-3B, what

does the letter B indicate?

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Naval Aircraft and Missions

Navy aircraft of the same type are

organized into squadrons for the

purpose of training, maintenance,

and administration.

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Aircraft of various squadrons combine

and deploy as operational air groups

aboard ships. The battle group’s

mission determines the number and

types of squadrons.

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Type Aircraft

F/A-18 Hornet

S-3B Viking

EA-6B Prowler

E-2C Hawkeye

P-3C Orion

Squadron

Fighter Attack

Sea Control

Electronic Warfare

Carrier Airborne

Early Warning

Maritime Patrol

Designation

VFA

VS

VAQ

VAW

VP

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Type Aircraft

E-6B Mercury

EP-3E Aries II

C-2A Greyhound

SH-60F/HH-60H

Seahawk

SH-60B Seahawk

MH-60 Knighthawk

MH-53 Sea Dragon

Squadron

Fleet Air

Reconnaissance

Fleet Logistics

Support

Helicopter

Anti-submarine

Helicopter

Anti-submarine Light

Helicopter Support

Designation

VQ

VRC

HS

HSL

HC

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Fighter/Attack Aircraft

The single-seat F/A-18 Hornet is the

nation’s primary carrier-launched strike

fighter. It has the ability to drop bombs,

but is also designed as a fighter plane.37

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The F/A-18 Hornet replaced the F-14

Tomcat, which was the Navy’s primary

air-to-air superiority fighter for 36

years. 38

F/A-18 Hornet

F-14 Tomcat

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• 37 tactical squadrons

• 10 aircraft carriers

• Blue Angles39

The F/A-18

Hornet

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The Super Hornet—greater variety of

missions:

Air superiority Fighter escort

Reconnaissance Close air support

Air defense

suppression Precision strikes

Longer range, tougher plane than F-14, 40%

less operating costs, 75% less labor/flight

hour.40

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The F/A-18 Hornet proved itself in

Desert Storm, taking hits, recovering,

undergoing repairs, and flying the next day.

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The E/F Super Hornet models of the F-18s

joined the fleet in 1995. The E is a single

seater, the F a two-seater. They are capable

of speeds over Mach 1.8, flying at altitudes

up to 50,000 feet and operating at a range

of over 1,300 miles.

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The F/A-18G Growler, with the world’s

most advanced electronic surveillance

and jamming, will replace the EA-6B

Prowler by 2010.43

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A. patrols

B. air wings

C. squadrons

D. operational air groups

The Navy groups aircraft of the same

type into _______ for training,

maintenance, and administration.

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A. patrols

B. air wings

C. squadrons

D. operational air groups

The Navy groups aircraft of the same

type into _______ for training,

maintenance, and administration.

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True or False: The new Super Hornet

has a longer range than earlier models

and is even tougher than the Tomcat,

but it costs 40% more to operate than

the F-14.

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False

True or False: The new Super Hornet

has a longer range than earlier models

and is even tougher than the Tomcat,

but it costs 40% more to operate than

the F-14.

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The EA-6B Prowler—twin-engine, mid-

wing aircraft designed for carrier and

advanced base operations; provides an

umbrella of protection for strike aircraft

by jamming enemy radar, electronic data

links, and communications.

Electronic Warfare

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The EA-6B Prowler:

• Speed 500+ knots

• Ceiling 37,600 feet

• Range 1,150 miles49

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Unlike most carrier-launched Navy jets,

the EA-6B is a four seat aircraft. It carries

one pilot and three electronic-warfare

officers. Commissioned in 1977, it is soon

to be replaced by the F/A-18 Growler.50

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Airborne Early Warning

The E-2C Hawkeye—all-weather, carrier-

based tactical warning and control system

aircraft; provides airborne early warning,

and command and control functions for

the battle group.51

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Additional Missions

• Surveillance coordination

• Strike-and-interceptor control

• Search-and-rescue guidance

• Relaying communication

E2-C Hawkeye

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Close observation of the

enemy

Surveillance

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New version of the E-2C Hawkeye, Hawkeye 2000–new mission computer, improved radar displays, and Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC). Flies ahead of the battle group collecting streams of data to provide commanders the big picture of battle on land or sea.

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The E-2C Hawkeye carries a crew of five,

two pilots and three mission system

operators. It can exceed 300 knots

and has a range of 1,500 miles.55

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E-6B Mercury—the Navy's strategic airborne command post. It serves as a communication relay for fleet ballistic missile submarines and can launch land-based ICBMs.56

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The E-6B Mercury:


• Range 7,500 miles

• Speed 600 mph

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A. F/A-18 Hornet

B. EA-6B Prowler

C. F-14 Tomcat

D. F/A-18G Growler

What 4-seat aircraft protects strike

aircraft by jamming enemy radar and

communications in a combat zone,

but is now nearing the end of its life

expectancy?

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A. F/A-18 Hornet

B. EA-6B Prowler

C. F-14 Tomcat

D. F/A-18G Growler

What 4-seat aircraft protects strike

aircraft by jamming enemy radar and

communications in a combat zone,

but is now nearing the end of its life

expectancy?

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A. F/A-18 Hornet

B. E-6B Mercury

C. EA-6B Prowler

D. E-2C Hawkeye

What all-weather tactical-warning and

control-system aircraft flies in front of

the battle group and provides early

warning and command-and-control

functions?

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A. F/A-18 Hornet

B. E-6B Mercury

C. EA-6B Prowler

D. E-2C Hawkeye

What all-weather tactical-warning and

control-system aircraft flies in front of

the battle group and provides early

warning and command-and-control

functions?

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The P-3C Orion–Navy’s only land-based

anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

Undersea Warfare

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First delivery—July 1962

Designation changes—P3V to P-3

Models—P-3A, P-3B, P-3C

Navy upgraded multiple systems63

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The P-3C is being phased out (down

from 227 to 130 aircraft) and will be

replaced by the P-8 Multi-mission

Maritime Aircraft (MMA) Poseidon

beginning in 2013.

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S-3B Viking

• Carrier based twin engine jet

• Missions: detect/destroy submarines;

drop mines, surveillance, refueling65

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S-3B Viking

• Speed 500 mph


• Range 2,000 miles66

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True or False: Despite the P-3C

Orion’s numerous changes and

upgrades since it was first delivered in

1962, the Navy plans to increase its

numbers after major airframe

refurbishing.

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False

True or False: Despite the P-3C

Orion’s numerous changes and

upgrades since it was first delivered in

1962, the Navy plans to increase its

numbers after major airframe

refurbishing.

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Logistics Aircraft

The C-2A Greyhound—twin-engine

cargo/passenger aircraft. Its primary

mission is carrier on-board delivery

(C.O.D.).69

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The aspect of military or

naval operations that deals

with the procurement,

distribution, maintenance,

and replacement of material

and personnel

Logistics

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The C-2A Greyhound delivers up to 10,000

pounds of cargo, passengers, or both. It is

undergoing extensive overhauling to

extend service life and upgrade systems

including midair collision avoidance and

ground (terrain) proximity warning. 71

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The C-9 Skytrain (DC-9)—used primarily

for fleet logistic support.72

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The C-12F Huron—twin-engine turboprop aircraft used to transport equipment and passengers between naval air stations.

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The C-130 Hercules—four-engine turboprop aircraft capable of takeoffs and landings from short runways whilehauling cargo and/or personnel.

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A. C-2A Greyhound

B. C-9 Skytrain

C. C-12F Huron

D. C-130 Hercules

Which of these cargo aircraft has

undergone the most design

modifications?

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A. C-2A Greyhound

B. C-9 Skytrain

C. C-12F Huron

D. C-130 Hercules

Which of these cargo aircraft has

undergone the most design

modifications?

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Trainers

The T-34C Turbomentor—two-seat

turboprop trainer. Its mission

is to provide primary flight training

for Navy and Marine Corps student pilots.

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TheT-45A Goshawk—two-seat, carrier-capable, jet trainer aircraft used for intermediate and advanced pilot training.

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The single-engine turbo prop T- 6A

Texan II represents the next generation

of primary basic trainers.79

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The RQ-2A Pioneer—performs a wide

variety of missions providing real-time

reconnaissance, surveillance, target

acquisition, and battle damage

assessment. Provides real-time images

of a battlefield or target.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

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Initially a land-based system,

the Navy now uses it at sea as well.

RQ-2A Pioneer

• Speed 100 mph


• Range 115 miles

USS Debuque (LPD8) RQ-2A Pioneer

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A. T-34C Turbomentor

B. T-45A Goshawk

C. T-38 Talon

D. T-2B Buckeye

What two-seat aircraft provides

primary flight training for Navy and

Marine Corps student pilots?

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A. T-34C Turbomentor

B. T-45A Goshawk

C. T-38 Talon

D. T-2B Buckeye

What two-seat aircraft provides

primary flight training for Navy and

Marine Corps student pilots?

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Since World War II, the helicopter has become an important part of naval operations. Helicopters are used in transfer of supplies, undersea warfare (USW), mine warfare, search and rescue operations, and special warfare.

Rotary-Wing Aircraft

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Undersea Warfare

The SH-60 Seahawk—twin-engine

helicopter. Its primary mission is to

detect and destroy enemy submarines.85

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The SH-60 Seahawk—also used for:

• Search and Rescue

• Advance Scouting

• Special Operations

• Cargo Lift

• Drug Interdiction

It is deployed aboard cruisers,

destroyers, frigates and carriers.86

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The MH-53E Sea Dragon—operates fromcarriers and other warships. Its primary mission is airborne mine countermeasures,seeking out and destroying enemy minefields,

but it can also deliver troops and cargo.

Mine Warfare

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Training

The TH-57 Sea

Ranger—primary

training

helicopter for

students

becoming naval

aviators. Also

used for some

photo and utility

missions.

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A. SH-60 Seahawk

B. MH-53E Sea Dragon

C. TH-57 Sea Ranger

D. V-22 Osprey

What twin-engine helicopter is used to

detect and destroy enemy

submarines?

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A. SH-60 Seahawk


C. TH-57 Sea Ranger

D. V-22 Osprey

What twin-engine helicopter is used to

detect and destroy enemy

submarines?

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The V-22 Osprey—helicopter that becomes

a propeller airplane after takeoff. A tiltrotor

aircraft with a 38 foot rotor system and

engine/transmission nacelle on each wing

tip. Operates as a helicopter for takeoff and

landings.

VTOL

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VTOL

Vertical takeoff and landing:

refers to either the capability

or the aircraft that has it

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RotorAn assembly of rotating

horizontal airfoils (wings),

such as on a helicopter

Nacelle

A separate streamlined

enclosure on an aircraft for

sheltering the crew or cargo

or housing an engine

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Once airborne, nacelles rotate 90 degrees

and the Osprey becomes a high-speed, fuel

efficient turboprop. Wings rotate for

storage.


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First flight occurred in March 1989 as the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft. Planned purchases were:

Marine Corps—360 Navy—48Air Force—5095

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The Osprey pushes

the limits of VTOL,

causing some to

question its safety

record.

However, the Marine Corps is

committed to the V-22 Osprey to

provide its heavy lifting capability for

years to come.

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A. Vanguard

B. Variable

C. Vertical

D. Velocity

What word does the letter V stand for

in VTOL?

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A. Vanguard

B. Variable

C. Vertical

D. Velocity

What word does the letter V stand for

in VTOL?

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Conclusion

Naval Aviation began with the first years

of flight and the first carriers in the 1920’s.

However, naval air power didn’t come into

Its own until World War II.99

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USS Harry S. Truman

(CVN 75)

The challenge is to integrate aircraft with

the fleet. Today the Navy relies on nuclear

carriers, jet aircraft, helicopters, and large

long-range patrol planes.

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A. Battle of Wake Island

B. Battle of Midway

C. Battle of the Coral Sea


What 1942 World War II battle

marked a turning point in naval

aviation when aircraft launched

from carriers met in battle for the

first time?

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A. Battle of Wake Island

B. Battle of Midway

C. Battle of the Coral Sea


What 1942 World War II battle

marked a turning point in naval

aviation when aircraft launched

from carriers met in battle for the

first time?

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A. Long-range island-based air strikes

B. Long-range carrier-based air

strikes

C. Use of a newly developed long-

range bomber fleet

D. Long-range bombardment by gas-

turbine propulsion destroyer fleet

The 7 December 1941 Japanese attack

on Pearl Harbor demonstrated the

effectiveness of what history-making

strategy?

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A. Long-range island-based air strikes

B. Long-range carrier-based air

strikes

C. Use of a newly developed long-

range bomber fleet

D. Long-range bombardment by gas-

turbine propulsion destroyer fleet

The 7 December 1941 Japanese attack

on Pearl Harbor demonstrated the

effectiveness of what history-making

strategy?

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A. Steam

B. Spring-operated

C. Weight and derrick

D. Gas turbine

In 1954, what new type of

catapult was able to propel

planes from aircraft carrier decks

to a speed of 150 miles per hour

in two seconds?

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A. Steam

B. Spring-operated

C. Weight and derrick

D. Gas turbine

In 1954, what new type of

catapult was able to propel

planes from aircraft carrier decks

to a speed of 150 miles per hour

in two seconds?

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A. Repairing and refueling aircraft

more quickly

B. Carrying twice as many aircraft

C. Allowing higher degree of safety

for crewmembers on deck

D. Launching and recovering

aircraft at the same time

What capability did the angled

flight deck give air craft carriers?

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A. Repairing and refueling aircraft

more quickly

B. Carrying twice as many aircraft

C. Allowing higher degree of safety

for crewmembers on deck

D. Launching and recovering

aircraft at the same time

What capability did the angled

flight deck give air craft carriers?

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A. 1940s

B. 1950s

C. 1960s

D. 1970s

What decade began a new era in

naval aviation with the

introduction of nuclear power to

aircraft carriers?

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A. 1940s

B. 1950s

C. 1960s

D. 1970s

What decade began a new era in

naval aviation with the

introduction of nuclear power to

aircraft carriers?

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A. Designing the angled flight deck

for aircraft carriers

B. Developing the technology for

VTOLs

C. Being named captain of the first

nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

D. Piloting the first successful

takeoff from a ship

What was Eugene Ely’s major

achievement?

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A. Designing the angled flight deck

for aircraft carriers

B. Developing the technology for

VTOLs

C. Being named captain of the first

nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

D. Piloting the first successful

takeoff from a ship

What was Eugene Ely’s major

achievement?

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A. USS Midway

B. USS Langley

C. USS Lexington

D. USS Saratoga

What was the name of the US

Navy’s first aircraft carrier?

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A. USS Midway

B. USS Langley

C. USS Lexington

D. USS Saratoga

What was the name of the US

Navy’s first aircraft carrier?

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A. World War I

B. World War II

C. Korean War

D. Vietnam War

In what war was the versatility of

helicopters first put to

widespread use?

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A. World War I

B. World War II

C. Korean War

D. Vietnam War

In what war was the versatility of

helicopters first put to

widespread use?

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A. Trainer

B. Cargo/transport

C. Tanker

D. Antisubmarine

What is the mission of the T-45A

Goshawk?

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A. Trainer

B. Cargo/transport

C. Tanker

D. Antisubmarine

What is the mission of the T-45A

Goshawk?

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A. Attack

B. Search and rescue

C. Special electronic installation

D. Experimental

The designation of EA-6

indicates that the aircraft was

modified for what new mission?

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A. Attack

B. Search and rescue

C. Special electronic installation

D. Experimental

The designation of EA-6

indicates that the aircraft was

modified for what new mission?

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A. It is the 3rd design of the

aircraft

B. Its mission was changed to

Cargo/transport

C. It is a modification of the

original design.

D. Its original mission was

Cargo/transport.

What does the letter C in the

designation of E-2C indicate?

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A. It is the 3rd design of the

aircraft

B. Its mission was changed to

Cargo/transport

C. It is a modification of the

original design.

D. Its original mission was

Cargo/transport.

What does the letter C in the

designation of E-2C indicate?

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A. EA-6B Prowler

B. P-3C Orion

C. S-3B Viking

D. SH-60 Seahawk

What is the name of the Navy’s

carrier-based antisubmarine

aircraft?

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A. EA-6B Prowler

B. P-3C Orion

C. S-3B Viking

D. SH-60 Seahawk

What is the name of the Navy’s

carrier-based antisubmarine

aircraft?

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A. Reconnaissance

B. Surveillance

C. Engagement

D. Interception

What term is used for close

observation of the enemy?

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A. Reconnaissance

B. Surveillance

C. Engagement

D. Interception

What term is used for close

observation of the enemy?

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A. F-14 Tomcat

B. F/A-18 Hornet

C. EA-6B Prowler

D. F/A-18G Growler

What aircraft served for 36

years (1970-2006) as the Navy’s

primary air-to-air superiority

platform?

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A. F-14 Tomcat

B. F/A-18 Hornet

C. EA-6B Prowler

D. F/A-18G Growler

What aircraft served for 36

years (1970-2006) as the Navy’s

primary air-to-air superiority

platform?

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A. F-14 Tomcat

B. F/A-18 Hornet

C. F/A-18G Growler

D. EA-6B Prowler

During Operation Desert Storm

(1991) what aircraft took direct

hits from missiles but was able

to recover, undergo repairs,

then fly missions again the next

day?

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A. F-14 Tomcat

B. F/A-18 Hornet

C. F/A-18G Growler

D. EA-6B Prowler

During Operation Desert Storm

(1991) what aircraft took direct

hits from missiles but was able

to recover, undergo repairs,

then fly missions again the next

day?

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A. Replenishment

B. Surveillance

C. Envelopment

D. Logistics

What term refers to the aspect

of military operations that deals

with acquiring, distributing,

maintaining, and replacing

materiel and personnel?

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A. Replenishment

B. Surveillance

C. Envelopment

D. Logistics

What term refers to the aspect

of military operations that deals

with acquiring, distributing,

maintaining, and replacing

materiel and personnel?

133

A. T-2B Buckeye

B. T-34C Turbomentor

C. T-38 Talon

D. T-4A Goshawk

On what two-seat aircraft do

Navy and Marine Corps student

pilots receive their primary

flight training?

134

A. T-2B Buckeye

B. T-34C Turbomentor

C. T-38 Talon

D. T-4A Goshawk

On what two-seat aircraft do

Navy and Marine Corps student

pilots receive their primary

flight training?

135

A. V-22 Osprey


C. RQ-2A Pioneer

D. P-8A MMA Poseidon

What aircraft is an unmanned

aerial vehicle whose mission

includes surveillance, target-

acquisition, and battle-damage

assessment?

136

A. V-22 Osprey


C. RQ-2A Pioneer

D. P-8A MMA Poseidon

What aircraft is an unmanned

aerial vehicle whose mission

includes surveillance, target-

acquisition, and battle-damage

assessment?

137

A. SH-60 Seahawk

B. V-22 Osprey

C. TH-57 Sea Ranger

D. RQ-2A Pioneer

What aircraft is a helicopter that

can turn into a propeller

airplane after takeoff?

138

A. SH-60 Seahawk

B. V-22 Osprey

C. TH-57 Sea Ranger

D. RQ-2A Pioneer

What aircraft is a helicopter that

can turn into a propeller

airplane after takeoff?

139

A. Taking off from aircraft

carriers

B. Rising vertically using rotors

C. Skimming the waves using

pockets of air

D. Taking off and landing from

water

What is the primary capability of

pontoon planes?

140

A. Taking off from aircraft

carriers

B. Rising vertically using rotors

C. Skimming the waves using

pockets of air

D. Taking off and landing from

water

What is the primary capability of

pontoon planes?

141

A. Man of war

B. Dirigible

C. Corvette

D. Nacelle

What general term is used for

an armed naval vessel?

142

A. Man of war

B. Dirigible

C. Corvette

D. Nacelle

What general term is used for

an armed naval vessel?

143

A. F-14 Tomcat

B. F/A-18 Hornet

C. EA-6B Prowler

D. F-5N/F Adversary

What aircraft does the Blue

Angels Flight Demonstration

Squadron fly?

144

A. F-14 Tomcat

B. F/A-18 Hornet

C. EA-6B Prowler

D. F-5N/F Adversary

What aircraft does the Blue

Angels Flight Demonstration

Squadron fly?

145

A. EA-6B Prowler

B. C-9 Skytrain

C. E-6B Mercury

D. C-130 Hercules

What aircraft serves as a

strategic airborne command

post and also relays

communications to

submarines?

146

A. EA-6B Prowler

B. C-9 Skytrain

C. E-6B Mercury

D. C-130 Hercules

What aircraft serves as a

strategic airborne command

post and also relays

communications to

submarines?

147

A. Developing undersea vessels

and strategies

B. Experimenting with aircraft

design

C. Combining aircraft with the

fleet

D. Investigating Germany’s

classified naval technology

Following the first successful

takeoffs and landings from a ship

in the early 20th century, where

did the Navy focus its efforts?

148

Following the first successful

takeoffs and landings from a ship

in the early 20th century, where

did the Navy focus its efforts?

A. Developing undersea vessels

and strategies

B. Experimenting with aircraft

design

C. Combining aircraft with the

fleet

D. Investigating Germany’s

classified naval technology

149

A. USS Antietam

B. USS Langley

C. USS Lexington

D. USS Midway

What was the first ship built as

an angled-deck carrier?

150

A. USS Antietam

B. USS Langley

C. USS Lexington

D. USS Midway

What was the first ship built as

an angled-deck carrier?

151

A. Antisubmarine

B. Attack

C. Bomber

D. VTOL

What was the original mission

of the AV-8B Harrier aircraft?

152

A. Antisubmarine

B. Attack

C. Bomber

D. VTOL


of the AV-8B Harrier aircraft?

153

A. Adaptation

B. Modification

C. Qualification

D. Reconstruction

What term is used for a change

or adjustment made to an

aircraft or other vehicle?

154

A. Adaptation

B. Modification

C. Qualification

D. Reconstruction

What term is used for a change

or adjustment made to an

aircraft or other vehicle?

155

A. Antisubmarine

B. Attack

C. Search and rescue

D. Special electronic installation


of the ES-3A Shadow aircraft?

156

A. Antisubmarine

B. Attack

C. Search and rescue

D. Special electronic installation


of the ES-3A Shadow aircraft?

157

A. Air wings

B. Operational air groups

C. Patrols

D. Squadrons

For training, maintenance, and

administrative purposes, the

Navy assigns aircraft of the

same type into groups called

what?

158

A. Air wings

B. Operational air groups

C. Patrols

D. Squadrons

For training, maintenance, and

administrative purposes, the

Navy assigns aircraft of the

same type into groups called

what?

159

A. F/A-18 Hornet

B. F-14 Tomcat

C. E-2C Hawkeye

D. S-3B Viking

What is the Navy’s primary

fighter aircraft?

160

A. F/A-18 Hornet

B. F-14 Tomcat

C. E-2C Hawkeye

D. S-3B Viking

What is the Navy’s primary

fighter aircraft?

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