VMGR-352 'Raiders' tanker climbing out.

Parked.

Arizona winter.... nice

Taxiing in.

Markings of TW-2, Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville

BuNo 163621

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.

Parked. This aircraft is used by the Forest Service to map fires via infrared.

Markings: 62nd AW, 446th Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash

SN: 02-1104

Specifications (C-17)

General characteristics

Crew: 3: 2 pilots, 1 loadmaster

Capacity:

102 troops with standard centerline seats or

134 troops with palletized seats or

36 litter and 54 ambulatory patients

Payload: 170,900 lb (77,519 kg) of cargo distributed at max over 18 463L master pallets or a mix of palletized cargo and vehicles

Length: 174 ft (53 m)

Wingspan: 169.8 ft (51.75 m)

Height: 55.1 ft (16.8 m)

Wing area: 3,800 ft² (353 m²)

Empty weight: 282,500 lb (128,100 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 585,000 lb (265,350 kg)

Powerplant: 4× Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofans, 40,440 lbf (180 kN) each

Fuel capacity: 35,546 US gal (134,556 L)

Performance

Cruise speed: Mach 0.76 (450 knots, 515 mph, 830 km/h)

Range: 2,420 nmi[87] (2,785 mi, 4,482 km)

Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)

Max wing loading: 150 lb/ft² (750 kg/m²)

Minimum thrust/weight: 0.277

Boeing C-17A Lot XIV Globemaster III Cn: P-104

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)

Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311) is a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron known as the "Tomcats", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).

BuNo:

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

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

Markings: OMEGA AIR INC

Serial Number 21368

cn 21368/925

Advanced 707-320B Wingspan 145 feet 9 inches (44.42 m)

Length 152 feet 11 inches (46.6 m)

Wing Area 3,010 square feet (280 m2)

Gross Weight 336,000 pounds (152,400 kg)

Cruising Speed 607 mph (977 km/h)

Range 6,160 miles (9,913 km)

Service Ceiling 36,000 feet (10,973 m)

Power Four Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofans of 18,000 pounds thrust each

Passenger Cabin 141 passengers mixed class or a maximum of 189 all economy

707-320B Advanced: A minor improvement made available to -320B aircraft, adding three-section leading-edge flaps. These reduced takeoff and landing speeds, and also altered the lift distribution of the wing, allowing the ventral fin found on earlier 707s to be removed. The same wing was also used on the -320C.

707-320C: A convertible passenger/freight configuration which became the most widely produced variant of the 707, the -320C added a strengthened floor and a new cargo door to the -320B model. 335 of these variants were built, including a small number with uprated JT3D-7 engines and a takeoff gross weight of 336,000 lb (152,000 kg). Despite the convertible option, a number of these were delivered as pure freighters.

Origanal built for Saudi Arabian Airlines

MFR Year 1977

I was sitting where the woman waving was sitting.

Climbing out. Air tanker lead plane doing some practice ILS approaches.

Antenna Matching Net. [network]

Probably at KALF, Mesa, AZ

Recently, while scanning dad's slide collection, I came across these wonderful, full frame slides (from 126 film). The info above is all I know about them. If you've found these photos and can add anything, please feel free! [Dan Maxwell]

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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 of TW-2, Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville

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.

Audio Rack, Front

Might be KALF, Mesa, AZ.

Recently, while scanning dad's slide collection, I came across these wonderful, full frame slides (from 126 film). The info above is all I know about them. If you've found these photos and can add anything, please feel free! [Dan Maxwell]

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: WB AVIATION LLC, MESA, AZ

Serial Number 510-0162

General characteristics

Crew: one or two pilots

Capacity: 4 to 5 passengers

Length: 40'7" (12.37 m)

Wingspan: 43'2" (13.16 m)

Height: 13'5" (4.09 m)

Max takeoff weight: 8,645 lb (3,930 kg)

Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofan engines, 1,460 lb (6.49 kN) each

Performance

Maximum speed: Mach 0.62

Cruise speed: 340 kn (630 km/h)

Range: 1,167 nmi (at max. weight) (2,161 km)

Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)

Takeoff distance: 3,110 ft (948 m)

Landing distance: 2,380 ft (729 m)

Avionics

Garmin G1000

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)

They are no longer in business.

Air tanker lead plane climbing out.

C-20G aircraft are operated by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Four Eight (VR-48) and Marine Air Support Detachment (MASD) at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, DC .

Specifications (G-IV)

General characteristics

Crew: (2) Pilot, Co-Pilot

Capacity: up to 19 passengers

Length: 88 ft 4 in (26.92 m)

Wingspan: 77 ft 10 in (23.72 m)

Height: 24 ft 5 in (7.45 m)

Wing area: 950 ft² (88.3 m²)

Empty weight: 35,500 lb (16,100 kg)

Loaded weight: 73,600 lb (33,385 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 73,200 lb (33,200 kg)

Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce Tay Mk.611-8 turbofans, 13,850 lbf (61.6 kN) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 459 knots (527 mph, 850 km/h)

Cruise speed: 459 knots (527 mph, 850 km/h)

Range: 4,872 miles (7,815 km)

Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)

Rate of climb: 4,000 ft/min (1,220 m/min)

Wing loading: lb/ft² (383.2 kg/m²)

Gulfstream C-20G Gulfstream IV for US Navy OSA

165153 c/n 1200 ex N430GA, is with US Marine Corps. Badly damaged by tornado at Miami Feb 2, 1998. Returned to service after repair.

Taxiing in.

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.

Gary McGrath, Pam Schmitt '69, Jason Mork '96, Larry Schmitt

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.

Tonights Strawberry Moon as shot in my drive way in Mesa about 9pm

8 Manual bracketed image stack

Nikon D810

Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8

2x Tele converter

iOptron StarTracker

8 images at ISO 400, f11, 1/10-1/5000sec

Taxiing in.

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.

Parked.