Aircraft - U.S. Navy Owner's & Operator's Manual 2004

All Hands, Jan, 2004

CARRIER-BASED

F/A-18 Hornet

The F/A-18 is an all-weather attack aircraft that can also be used as a fighter. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as an escort and for fleet air defense. In its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close-air support

Wingspan: 37.5 ft.

Length: 56 ft.

Height: 15 ft., 3.5 in.

Speed: Mach 1.8+

Range: 290 nm

Armament: 20mm MK-61 Vulcan cannon; Sparrow Ill and Sidewinder air-to-air missiles; laser-guided and general purpose bombs; Harpoon and HARM

Crew: one or two.

SQUADRONS

Blue Angels VFA-15 Valions VFA-22 Fighting Redcocks VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet VFA-27 Royal Maces VFA-37 Bulls VFA-81 Sunliners VFA-82 Marauders VFA-83 Rampagers VFA-86 Sidewinders VFA-87 Golden Warriors VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes VFA-97 Warhawks VFA-105 Gunslingers VFA-106 (USNR) Gladiators VFA 113 Stingers VFA-122 Redcocks VFA-125 (USNR) Rough Raiders VFA-131 Wildcats VFA-132 Privateers VFA-136 Knighthawks VFA-137 Kestrels VFA-146 Blue Diamonds VFA-147 Argonauts VFA 151 Vigilantes VFA-192 Golden Dragons VFA-195 Dambusters VFA-201 (USNR) Hunters VFA-203(USNR) Blue Dolphins VFA-204(USNR) River Rattlers VFC-12(USNR) Fighting Omars VFC-13 (USNR) Fighting Saints

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

The F/A-18E/F will provide the carrier strike group with a strike fighter that has significant growth potential and increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. It will eventually replace the F-14 on carrier decks.

Wingspan: 44 ft., 8.5 in.

Length: 60 ft., 1.25 in.

Height: 16 ft.

Weight: 66,000 lbs. maximum takeoff

Speed: Mach 1.8+

Ceiling: 50,000 ft.

Range: 462 nm

Armament: 20mm MK-61 Vulcan cannon; Sidewinder, Sparrow and AMRAAM air-to-air missiles; Maverick, Harpoon, Shrike, HARM, SLAM BR and Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM); Walleye and other bombs and rockets.

Crew: one or two

SQUADRONS

VFA-2 Bounty Hunters VFA-14 Tophatters VFA-41 Black Aces VFA-102 Diamondbacks VFA-115 Eagles VFA-122 Flying Eagles VFA-154 Black Knights

F-14 Tomcat

The F 14 is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep-wing fighter designed to attack and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in all weather conditions. The F-14 can track up to 24 targets simultaneously with its advanced weapons control system and engage any of them with one of its six Phoenix missiles while continuing to scan the airspace.

Wingspan: 64 ft., 1.5 in.

Length: 62 ft., 8 in.

Height: 16 ft.

Weight: 74,349 lbs. maximum takeoff

Speed: Mach 1.88

Ceiling: 50,000 ft.

Range: 1,600 nm (with external fuel)

Armament: 20mm MK-61 Vulcan cannon; Sparrow, Sidewinder and Phoenix air-to-air missiles; laser guided and general purpose bombs

Crew: two (one pilot, one radar intercept officer).

SQUADRONS

VF-11 Red Rippers VF-31 Tomcatters VF-32 Swordsmen VF-101 Grim Reapers VF-103 Jolly Rogers VF-143 Puking Dogs VF-211 Checkmates VF-213 Black Lions

EA-6B Prowler

The EA-6B, a twin-engine, mid wing aircraft designed for carrier and advanced base operations, is used to provide an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications. The EA-6B is a fully integrated electronic warfare system, combining long-range, all-weather capabilities with advanced electronic countermeasures.

Wingspan: 53 ft.

Length: 59 ft., 10 in.

Height: 16 ft., 3 in.

Weight: 65,000 lbs. maximum takeoff

Speed: 622 mph

Ceiling: 41,200 ft.

Combat Range: 955 nm

Armament: HARM Crew: four (one pilot, three electronic countermeasure officers).

SQUADRONS

VAQ-128 Fighting Phoenix VAQ-129 (USNR) Vikings VAQ-130 Zappers VAQ-131 Lancers VAQ-132 Scorpions VAQ-133 Wizards VAQ-134 Garudas VAQ-135 Black Ravens VAQ-136 Gauntlets VAQ-137 Rooks VAQ-138 Yellowjackets VAQ-139 Cougars VAQ-140 Patriots VAQ-141 Shadowhawks VAQ-142 Gray Wolves VAQ-209 (USNR) Star Warriors

S-3B Viking

The S-3B, a jet aircraft used for surface search and control, is extremely versatile and can be equipped for tanking, day / night surveillance, electronic countermeasures and command / control/communications warfare.

Wingspan: 68 ft., 8 in.

Length: 53 ft., 4 in.

Height: 22 ft., 9 in.

Weight: 52,539 lbs. maximum design gross weight

Speed: 518 mph

Ceiling: more than 35,000 ft.

Range: more than 2,300 nm (combat)

Armament: torpedoes, bombs, Harpoon, Maverick, and SLAM-ER

Crew: two to four (one pilot, one to three flight officers and one sensor operator).

SQUADRONS

VS-21 Fighting Redtails VS-22 Checkmates VS-24 Scouts VS 29 Dragonfires VS 30 Diamond Cutters VS 31 Top Cats VS-32 Maulers VS-33 Screwbirds VS-35 Blue Wolves VS-38 Red Griffins VS-41 (USNR) Shamrocks

E-2C Hawkeye

The E-2C is the Navy's all-weather, carrier-based tactical warning and control system aircraft. It provides air borne early warning and command and control functions for the strike group. Additional missions include: surface surveillance coordination, strike and interceptor control, search and rescue guidance and communications relay.

Wingspan: 80 ft., 7 in.