CHAPTER 2 Naval Aviation 1
May 17, 2015
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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
D. Battle of Leyte Gulf
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:
• Ceiling 40,000 feet
• 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
• Ceiling 40,000 feet
• 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
• Ceiling 15,000 feet
• 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
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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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.
• Ceiling 25,000 feet
• Speed 272+ knots 94
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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
D. Battle of Leyte Gulf
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
D. Battle of Leyte Gulf
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?
132
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
B. MH-53E Sea Dragon
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
B. MH-53E Sea Dragon
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
What was the original mission
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
What was the original mission
of the ES-3A Shadow aircraft?
156
A. Antisubmarine
B. Attack
C. Search and rescue
D. Special electronic installation
What was the original mission
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?