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Markings: VMA-513 Flying Nightmares
BuNo: 165417
The Harrier II Plus is very similar to the Night Attack variant, with the addition of an APG-65 radar in an extended nose, making it capable of operating advanced missiles such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM. The radars were removed from early F/A-18 Hornets, which had been upgraded with the related APG-73. The Harrier II Plus is in service with the USMC,
Specifications (AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus)
General characteristics
Crew: 1 pilot
Length: 46 ft 4 in (14.12 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)
Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.55 m)
Wing area: 243.4 ft² (22.61 m²)
Airfoil: supercritical airfoil
Empty weight: 13,968 lb (6,340 kg)
Loaded weight: 22,950 lb (10,410 kg)
Max takeoff weight:
Rolling: 31,000 lb (14,100 kg)
Vertical: 20,755 lb (9,415 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Rolls-Royce F402-RR-408 (Mk 105) vectored-thrust turbofan, 23,500 lbf (105 kN)
Performance
Maximum speed: .89 Mach (662 mph, 1,070 km/h) at sea level
Range: 1,200 nm (1,400 mi, 2,200 km)
Combat radius: 300 nmi (556 km)
Ferry range: 1,800 nmi (3,300 km)
Rate of climb: 14,700 ft/min (4,485 m/min)
Wing loading: 94.29 lb/ft² (460.4 kg/m²)
Armament
Guns: 1× GAU-12U "Equalizer" 25 mm (0.98 in) cannon (left pod) and 300 rounds of ammunition (right pod)
Hardpoints: 7 with a capacity of 13,200 lb (STOVL) of stores, including gravity bombs, cluster bombs, napalm canisters, laser-guided bombs, AGM-65 Maverick or AGM-84 Harpoon missiles, a LITENING targeting pod, up to four AIM-9 Sidewinder or similar-sized infrared-guided missiles. Radar equipped AV-8B+ variants can carry up to four AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. An upgrade program is currently fitting airframes with wiring and software to employ 1760 bus-based smart weapons, such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions,
Avionics
APG-65
BuNo165417 C/n B289 Boeing AV-8B+(R)-26-MC Harrier II Plus
Markings: Native Air
Serial Number 9015
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
MFR Year 2000
Markings: 55th Electronic Combat Group
SN:73-1590,
Specifications (EC-130H)
General characteristics
Crew: 13
Length: 97 ft, 9 in (29.3 m)
Wingspan: 132 ft, 7 in (39.7 m)
Height: 38 ft, 3 in (11.4 m)
Wing area: ft² (m²)
Empty weight: lb (kg)
Loaded weight: lb (kg)
Useful load: lb (kg)
Max takeoff weight: 155,000 lb (69,750 kg)
Powerplant: 4× Allison T56-A-15 turboprop, 4591 hp (kW) each
Performance
Never exceed speed: knots (mph, km/h)
Maximum speed: knots (mph, km/h)
Cruise speed: knots (300 mph, mach 0.52)
Stall speed: knots (mph, km/h)
Range: nm (mi, km)
Service ceiling: ft (m)
Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s)
Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
The EC-130H Compass Call is an airborne tactical weapon system using a heavily modified version of the C-130 Hercules airframe. The system disrupts enemy command and control communications and limits adversary coordination essential for enemy force management. The Compass Call system employs the offensive counterinformation and electronic attack capabilities in support of U.S. and Coalition tactical air, surface, and special operations forces. Programmed upgrades will expand its mission by procuring a secondary Electronic Attack (EA) capability against early warning and acquisition radars.
Airborne electronic warfare consists of three major 'players' forming a triad of capability: the EC-130H Compass Call, the EA-6B Prowler, and the F-16CJ Fighting Falcon suppress enemy air defenses while jamming communications, radar and command and control targets. Compass Call is in demand with all unified commands, and therefore, subject to worldwide deployment in support of operations on very short notice.
The EC-130H fleet is composed of a mix of Block 30 and state-of-the-art Block 35 aircraft. All aircraft will transition to the Block 35 baseline configuration by fiscal 2011.
For Block 30 EC-130H, the upgrade achieved a major redesign of the mission compartment and operating system software of the Block 20 aircraft. Its primary focus was to provide a reprogrammable capability against target C2 systems.
For Block 35 EC-130H, the upgrade provides the Air Force with additional capabilities to jam communication, Early Warning/Acquisition radar and navigation systems through higher effective radiated power, extended frequency range and insertion of digital signal processing. The Block 35 will have the flexibility to keep pace with adversary use of technology. It is highly reconfigurable and permits incorporation of clip-ins with less crew impact. It promotes enhanced crew proficiency, maintenance and sustainment with a common fleet configuration, new operator interface, increased reliability and better fault detection.
Compass Call integrates into tactical air operations at any level. The versatile and flexible nature of the aircraft and its crew enable the power of electronic combat to be brought to bear in virtually any combat situation
Crew
The EC-130H aircraft carries a combat crew of 13 people. Four members are responsible for aircraft flight and navigation (Aircraft Commander, Co-Pilot, Navigator and Flight Engineer), while nine members operate and employ the EW mission equipment permanently integrated in the cargo/mission compartment. The mission crew includes the Mission Crew Commander (Electronic Warfare Officer), Weapon System Officer (Electronic Warfare Officer), Mission Crew Supervisor (an experienced Cryptologic Linguist), four Analysis Operators (linguists), one Acquisition Operator (Cryptologic Linguist) and an Airborne Maintenance Technician
Lockheed C-130H-LM Hercules 73-1590 (c/n 382-4554) converted to EC-130H *Compass Call*
MIRANDA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION INC, PALO ALTO, CA.
Serial Number 627
N54KB
Specifications
Gulfstream V
General characteristics
Crew: 2 pilots, 0-2 attendants
Capacity: 14-19 passengers
Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.4 m)
Wingspan: 93 ft 6 in (28.5 m)
Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.9 m)
Empty weight: 46,200 lb (21,000 kg)
Loaded weight: 54,500 lb (24,721 kg)
Useful load: 6,500 lb (2,948 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 90,500 lb (41,136 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 turbofan, 14,750 lbf (65 kN) each
Maximum ramp weight: 90,900 lb (41,318 kg)
Maximum landing weight: 75,300 lb (34,156 kg)
Maximum fuel weight: 41,300 lb (18,772 kg)
Cabin length: 50 ft 1 in (15.3 m)
Cabin height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin width: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Cabin volume: 1,669 ft³ (47.3 m³)
Baggage compartment volume: 226 ft³ (6.4 m³)
Performance
Maximum speed: 0.885 Mach
Cruise speed: 488 knots (0.85 Mach, 904 km/h)
Range: 5,800 nautical miles (10,742 km)
Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Takeoff distance: 5,150 ft (1,570 m)
Landing distance: 2,770 ft (884 m)
The Gulfstream V (also called the G-V) first flew in 1995, was certified in 1997, and was one of the first "ultra-long range" (~6000 nautical miles) business aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 16 people in standard seating configurations, and able to fly up to 6,500 nautical miles (7480 miles, 12,038 km), the GV became the longest range business jet ever made (at the time of its introduction). Total production of the Gulfstream V was 191 aircraft.
MFR Year 2000
Looking roughly northwest. Oh for a time machine, to go back and see all those old planes. There are B-17's (including the CAF's 'Sentimental Journey' at the far left), Connies, and a lot more.
Markings:Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) "Moonlight" and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 46 (MAG-46) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW) is based at Edwards Air Force Base, California
Specifications (CH-46)
General characteristics
Crew: 4: 2 pilots, 1 crew chief, 1 aerial gunner/observer
Capacity: 25 troops
Length: 45 ft 8 in fuselage (13.92 m
Fuselage width: 7 ft 3 in (2.2 m))
Rotor diameter: 51 ft (16 m)
Height: 16 ft 8.5 in (5.1 m)
Disc area: 4,100 ft² (380 m²)
Empty weight: 15,537 lb (7,047 kg)
Loaded weight: 17,396 lb (7,891 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 24,300 lb (11,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshafts, 1,870 shp (1,400 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 165 mph (145 kn; 265 km/h)
Combat radius: 184 mi (160 nmi, 296 km)
Ferry range: 420 mi (360 nmi, 676 km)
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft (4,300 m)
Rate of climb: 2,045 ft/min (10.4 m/s)
Disc loading: 4.2 lb/ft² (21 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.215 hp/lb (354 W/kg)
Armament
Guns: 2× XM218 .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm) machine guns (optional), 1 Ramp mounted M240G 7.62 x 51 mm machine gun (optional)
CH-46E
Approximately 275 -A, -D, and -F airframes were updated to CH-46E standards with improved avionics, hydraulics, drive train and upgraded T58-GE-16 engines.
Last time I was out at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - the Harriers would taxi to the far runway (12L), taxi all of the way down it and then take off on 30C.
These two - just taxied up to the end of the 12R - and performed rolling take-off's right down the runway (and in front of the General Aviation ramp area).
He was probably 30-50 feet up at this point - doing at least 175.
VT-7 of TW-1 at Naval Air Station Meridian.
Specifications (T-45A)
General characteristics
Crew: 2 (student, instructor)
Length: 39 ft 4 in (11.99 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.39 m)
Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.08 m)
Wing area: 190.1 ft² (17.7 m²)
Empty weight: 10,403 lb (4,460 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 14,081 lb (6,387 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Rolls-Royce Turbomeca F405-RR-401 (Adour) turbofan, 5,527 lbf (26 kN)
Performance
Maximum speed: 560 kt, 645 mph, 1,038 km/h
Range: 700 nmi (805 mi, 1288 km)
Service ceiling: 42,500 ft (12,950 m)
Rate of climb: 8,000 ft/min (40.6 m/s)
Armament
Usually none. One hardpoint under each wing can be used to carry practice bomb racks, rocket pods, or fuel tanks.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The T-45 Goshawk is a highly modified version of the BAE Hawk land-based training jet aircraft. Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and British Aerospace (now BAE Systems), the T-45 is used by the United States Navy as an aircraft carrier-capable trainer.
The T-45's A and C models are currently in operational use. The T-45A, which became operational in 1991, contains an analog cockpit design while the newer T-45C, which was first delivered in December 1997, features a new digital "glass cockpit" design. All T-45A aircraft will eventually be converted to a T-45C configuration under the T-45 Required Avionics Modernization Program (T-45 RAMP).
T-45A
Two-seat basic and advanced jet trainer for the US Navy.
T-45B
Proposed land-based version for the US Navy, which would have been basically a conventional Hawk with a USN cockpit and no carrier capability. The USN had wanted the T-45B to get an earlier training capability, but abandoned the idea in 1984 in favor of less-costly updates to the TA-4 and T-2.
T-45C
Improved T-45A with glass cockpit, inertial navigation, and other improvements. Existing T-45As are being upgraded to the T-45C standard.
On the 17th day of December, we hosted the Walk to Bethlehem at my pastor's house. Here is the manger scene as part of the many displays in the back yard.
The location of this has been mapped.
And the verse as seen on the stone in front is: "and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:7
Markings: 55th Electronic Combat Group
SN:73-1590,
Specifications (EC-130H)
General characteristics
Crew: 13
Length: 97 ft, 9 in (29.3 m)
Wingspan: 132 ft, 7 in (39.7 m)
Height: 38 ft, 3 in (11.4 m)
Wing area: ft² (m²)
Empty weight: lb (kg)
Loaded weight: lb (kg)
Useful load: lb (kg)
Max takeoff weight: 155,000 lb (69,750 kg)
Powerplant: 4× Allison T56-A-15 turboprop, 4591 hp (kW) each
Performance
Never exceed speed: knots (mph, km/h)
Maximum speed: knots (mph, km/h)
Cruise speed: knots (300 mph, mach 0.52)
Stall speed: knots (mph, km/h)
Range: nm (mi, km)
Service ceiling: ft (m)
Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s)
Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
The EC-130H Compass Call is an airborne tactical weapon system using a heavily modified version of the C-130 Hercules airframe. The system disrupts enemy command and control communications and limits adversary coordination essential for enemy force management. The Compass Call system employs the offensive counterinformation and electronic attack capabilities in support of U.S. and Coalition tactical air, surface, and special operations forces. Programmed upgrades will expand its mission by procuring a secondary Electronic Attack (EA) capability against early warning and acquisition radars.
Airborne electronic warfare consists of three major 'players' forming a triad of capability: the EC-130H Compass Call, the EA-6B Prowler, and the F-16CJ Fighting Falcon suppress enemy air defenses while jamming communications, radar and command and control targets. Compass Call is in demand with all unified commands, and therefore, subject to worldwide deployment in support of operations on very short notice.
The EC-130H fleet is composed of a mix of Block 30 and state-of-the-art Block 35 aircraft. All aircraft will transition to the Block 35 baseline configuration by fiscal 2011.
For Block 30 EC-130H, the upgrade achieved a major redesign of the mission compartment and operating system software of the Block 20 aircraft. Its primary focus was to provide a reprogrammable capability against target C2 systems.
For Block 35 EC-130H, the upgrade provides the Air Force with additional capabilities to jam communication, Early Warning/Acquisition radar and navigation systems through higher effective radiated power, extended frequency range and insertion of digital signal processing. The Block 35 will have the flexibility to keep pace with adversary use of technology. It is highly reconfigurable and permits incorporation of clip-ins with less crew impact. It promotes enhanced crew proficiency, maintenance and sustainment with a common fleet configuration, new operator interface, increased reliability and better fault detection.
Compass Call integrates into tactical air operations at any level. The versatile and flexible nature of the aircraft and its crew enable the power of electronic combat to be brought to bear in virtually any combat situation
Crew
The EC-130H aircraft carries a combat crew of 13 people. Four members are responsible for aircraft flight and navigation (Aircraft Commander, Co-Pilot, Navigator and Flight Engineer), while nine members operate and employ the EW mission equipment permanently integrated in the cargo/mission compartment. The mission crew includes the Mission Crew Commander (Electronic Warfare Officer), Weapon System Officer (Electronic Warfare Officer), Mission Crew Supervisor (an experienced Cryptologic Linguist), four Analysis Operators (linguists), one Acquisition Operator (Cryptologic Linguist) and an Airborne Maintenance Technician
Lockheed C-130H-LM Hercules 73-1590 (c/n 382-4554) converted to EC-130H *Compass Call*
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
Markings:Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) "Moonlight" and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 46 (MAG-46) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW) is based at Edwards Air Force Base, California
Specifications (CH-46)
General characteristics
Crew: 4: 2 pilots, 1 crew chief, 1 aerial gunner/observer
Capacity: 25 troops
Length: 45 ft 8 in fuselage (13.92 m
Fuselage width: 7 ft 3 in (2.2 m))
Rotor diameter: 51 ft (16 m)
Height: 16 ft 8.5 in (5.1 m)
Disc area: 4,100 ft² (380 m²)
Empty weight: 15,537 lb (7,047 kg)
Loaded weight: 17,396 lb (7,891 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 24,300 lb (11,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshafts, 1,870 shp (1,400 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 165 mph (145 kn; 265 km/h)
Combat radius: 184 mi (160 nmi, 296 km)
Ferry range: 420 mi (360 nmi, 676 km)
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft (4,300 m)
Rate of climb: 2,045 ft/min (10.4 m/s)
Disc loading: 4.2 lb/ft² (21 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.215 hp/lb (354 W/kg)
Armament
Guns: 2× XM218 .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm) machine guns (optional), 1 Ramp mounted M240G 7.62 x 51 mm machine gun (optional)
CH-46E
Approximately 275 -A, -D, and -F airframes were updated to CH-46E standards with improved avionics, hydraulics, drive train and upgraded T58-GE-16 engines.
I recently got a new Mesa (AZ) library card. The design brings back memories of my younger days. I checked out lots of books and ordered a boatload from Scholastic every month or so.
Markings: VMA-513 Flying Nightmares
The Harrier II Plus is very similar to the Night Attack variant, with the addition of an APG-65 radar in an extended nose, making it capable of operating advanced missiles such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM. The radars were removed from early F/A-18 Hornets, which had been upgraded with the related APG-73. The Harrier II Plus is in service with the USMC,
Specifications (AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus)
General characteristics
Crew: 1 pilot
Length: 46 ft 4 in (14.12 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)
Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.55 m)
Wing area: 243.4 ft² (22.61 m²)
Airfoil: supercritical airfoil
Empty weight: 13,968 lb (6,340 kg)
Loaded weight: 22,950 lb (10,410 kg)
Max takeoff weight:
Rolling: 31,000 lb (14,100 kg)
Vertical: 20,755 lb (9,415 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Rolls-Royce F402-RR-408 (Mk 105) vectored-thrust turbofan, 23,500 lbf (105 kN)
Performance
Maximum speed: .89 Mach (662 mph, 1,070 km/h) at sea level
Range: 1,200 nm (1,400 mi, 2,200 km)
Combat radius: 300 nmi (556 km)
Ferry range: 1,800 nmi (3,300 km)
Rate of climb: 14,700 ft/min (4,485 m/min)
Wing loading: 94.29 lb/ft² (460.4 kg/m²)
Armament
Guns: 1× GAU-12U "Equalizer" 25 mm (0.98 in) cannon (left pod) and 300 rounds of ammunition (right pod)
Hardpoints: 7 with a capacity of 13,200 lb (STOVL) of stores, including gravity bombs, cluster bombs, napalm canisters, laser-guided bombs, AGM-65 Maverick or AGM-84 Harpoon missiles, a LITENING targeting pod, up to four AIM-9 Sidewinder or similar-sized infrared-guided missiles. Radar equipped AV-8B+ variants can carry up to four AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. An upgrade program is currently fitting airframes with wiring and software to employ 1760 bus-based smart weapons, such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions,
Avionics
APG-65
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
Markings:Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) "Moonlight" and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 46 (MAG-46) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW) is based at Edwards Air Force Base, California
Specifications (CH-46)
General characteristics
Crew: 4: 2 pilots, 1 crew chief, 1 aerial gunner/observer
Capacity: 25 troops
Length: 45 ft 8 in fuselage (13.92 m
Fuselage width: 7 ft 3 in (2.2 m))
Rotor diameter: 51 ft (16 m)
Height: 16 ft 8.5 in (5.1 m)
Disc area: 4,100 ft² (380 m²)
Empty weight: 15,537 lb (7,047 kg)
Loaded weight: 17,396 lb (7,891 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 24,300 lb (11,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshafts, 1,870 shp (1,400 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 165 mph (145 kn; 265 km/h)
Combat radius: 184 mi (160 nmi, 296 km)
Ferry range: 420 mi (360 nmi, 676 km)
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft (4,300 m)
Rate of climb: 2,045 ft/min (10.4 m/s)
Disc loading: 4.2 lb/ft² (21 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.215 hp/lb (354 W/kg)
Armament
Guns: 2× XM218 .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm) machine guns (optional), 1 Ramp mounted M240G 7.62 x 51 mm machine gun (optional)
CH-46E
Approximately 275 -A, -D, and -F airframes were updated to CH-46E standards with improved avionics, hydraulics, drive train and upgraded T58-GE-16 engines.
Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203) is a squadron in the United States Marine Corps that trains naval aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier. Also known as the Hawks, the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Their radio callsign is "Mars".
Markings:BUILDING IDEAS INC, CAMPBELL , CA.
Serial Number LW-12
Specifications
King Air C90GTi
General characteristics
Crew: 1-2
Capacity: 7 passengers maximum, depending on cabin configuration
Length: 35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Wingspan: 50 ft 3 in (15.32 m)
Height: 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m)
Wing area: 294 ft² (27 m²)
Empty weight: 6,950 lb (3,150 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 10,100 lb (4,580 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A turboprops, driving Hartzell HC-E4N-3N propellers, 550 shp (410 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 260 mph Indicated Air Speed (IAS) (226 kts IAS, 416 km/h IAS)
Cruise speed: 311 mph True Air Speed (TAS) (270 knots TAS, 500 km/h TAS)
Stall speed: 90 mph (78 knots, 145 km/h) IAS (flaps down)
Range: 1,530 miles (1,321 nm, 2,446 km)
Service ceiling: 30,000ft (9,144 m)
Rate of climb: 2,003 ft/min (10.2 m/s)
Wing loading: 34.3 lb/ft² (170 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.099 hp/lb (179 W/kg)
King Air B100
General characteristics
Crew: 1-2
Capacity: 13 passengers maximum, depending on cabin configuration
Length: 39 ft 11 in (12.17 m)
Wingspan: 45 ft 11 in (14.0 m)
Height: 15 ft 5 in (4.7 m)
Wing area: 279.7 ft² (26.0 m²)
Empty weight: 7,092 lb (3,212 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 11,800 lb (5,352 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Garrett TPE-331-6-251B or -252 turboprops, driving 3-bladed propellers, 840 shp, flat-rated to 715 shp (533 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 307 mph Indicated Air Speed (IAS) (265 kts IAS, 491 km/h IAS)
Range: 1,525 mi (1,325 nm, 2,455 km)
Service ceiling: 24,850 ft (7,574 m)
Rate of climb: 2,140 ft/min (10.87 m/s)
Wing loading: 42.2 lb/ft² (205.84 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.121 hp/lb (199.17 W/kg)
MFR Year 1972
Serial Number 31-7305123
MFR Year 1973
Specifications (PA-31-350 Chieftain)
General characteristics
Crew: 1, possibly 2 depending on regulations operated under
Capacity: 8 passengers
Length: 40 ft 8 in (12.40 m)
Wingspan: 40 ft 8 in (12.40 m)
Height: 13 ft (3.96 m)
Wing area: 229 ft² (21.28 m²)
Empty weight: 4,003 lb (1,817 kg)
Useful load: 2,533 lb (1,150 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Maximum Ramp Weight: 7,045 lb (3,195kg)
Powerplant: 2× Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD, 350 hp (260 kW) each
Propellers: with a constant speed, controllable pitch, fully feathering, Hartzell propeller
Performance
Never exceed speed: 236 knots (272 mph, 437 km/h) indicated
Maximum speed: 188 knots (216 mph, 348 km/h) indicated
Cruise speed: 178 knots (205 mph, 330 km/h) true
Stall speed: 77 knots (89 mph, 143 km/h) indicated
Range: 1,025 nm (1,180 mi, 1,900 km)
Service ceiling: 24,000 ft (7,300 m)
PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (originally called the "Navajo II") featured a stretched cabin and more powerful engines (Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD)