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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 of TW-2, Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville
BuNo:163616
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.
This detail is from a church bell tower across from the Mesa Arts Center. See a close up of the window from the outside by day and by night.
(For a full view of the tower and its history, see Rusty Tripod's photo.)
This shot was taken with inspiration from Jurassic Park ;)
Erin, Brayden, and I went out to the Dinosaur Museum when I was on break :) It was Brayden's first trip there and I think he had fun looking at the dinos! I know we did!!
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Mesa, Arizona
May 25, 2011
Serial Number RB-51
MFR Year 2002
Engine Model WILLIAMS FJ44-2A
Astronaut Robert "Hoot" Gibson with the Premier IA on 10 May 2009 set a new speed record for the 1,000km (545nm) trip from Hawker Beechcraft's international headquarters in Chester in the UK to Geneva in 1h 13min 30s, representing an average speed of 445kt (823.8km/h). Gibson, at the controls, was accompanied by aircraft owner Robert Kay and Hawker Beechcraft pilot Aaron Comber. The company has submitted the data to the National Aeronautic Association for verification.
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.
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.
Serial Number 172S8630
MFR Year 2000
172S
A Cessna 172S Skyhawk at ILA 2006The Cessna 172S was introduced in 1998 and is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A producing 180 horsepower (134 kW). The maximum engine rpm was increased from 2,400 rpm to 2,700 rpm resulting in a 20 hp (15 kW) increase over the "R" model. As a result, the maximum takeoff weight was increased to 2,550 lb (1,157 kg). This model is marketed under the name Skyhawk SP, although the Type Certification data sheet specifies it is a 172S.[9][10]
The 172S is built primarily for the private owner-operator and is offered with the Garmin G1000 avionics package as standard equipment and leather seats.[11]
As of 2009, only the S model is in production.[
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Markings: 729th Airlift Squadron (729 AS) is part of the 452d Air Mobility Wing (452d AMW) is an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) air mobility unit located at March ARB, California. It is operationally gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC).
05- 5142
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 Globemaster III Lot XV
CN:P-142
Markings:AIRLINE TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS CORP OF USA
Serial Number 17269101
Specifications (172R)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 3 passengers
Length: 27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in (11.0 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Wing area: 174 ft² (16.2 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 2412 (modified)
Empty weight: 1,620 lb (736 kg)
Useful load: 830 lb (376 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 2,450 lb (1,113 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Lycoming IO-360-L2A flat-4 engine, 160 hp (120 kW) at 2,400 rpm
* Zero-lift drag coefficient: 0.0319
Drag area: 5.58 ft² (0.52 m²)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Lift-to-drag ratio: 11.6
Wing loading: 14.1 lb/ft² (68.8 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 15.3 lb/hp (9.25 kg/kW)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 163 knots (187 mph, 302 km/h)
Maximum speed: 123 knots (141 mph, 228 km/h) at sea level
Cruise speed: 122 knots (140mph, 226 km/h)
Range: 610 nm (790 mi, 1,272 km) at 55% power at 12,000 ft (3,040 m)
Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4,116 m)
Rate of climb: 720 ft/min (3.7 m/s)
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing fixed-wing aircraft.
More Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft. It is probably the most popular flight training aircraft in the world.
172N
The Skyhawk N, or Skyhawk/100 as Cessna termed it, was introduced for the 1977 model year. The "100" designation indicated that it was powered by a Lycoming O-320-H2AD, 160 horsepower (119 kW) engine designed to run on 100 octane fuel, whereas all previous engines used 80/87 fuel. Unfortunately, this engine proved troublesome and it was replaced by the similarly rated O-320-D2J to create the 1981 172P.
The 1977 "N" model 172 also introduced rudder trim as an option and standard "pre-selectable" flaps. The price was USD$22,300, with the Skyhawk/100 II selling for USD$29,950.[4]
The 1978 model brought a 28-volt electrical system to replace the previous 14-volt system. Air conditioning was an option.[4]
The 1979 model "N" increased the flap extension speed for the first 10 degrees to 115 knots (213 km/h). Optional fuel cells increased the optional fuel to 66 US gallons (250 l).[4]
The "N" remained in production until 1980 when the 172P or Skyhawk P was introduced.
MFR Year 1977
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.
Although I would have liked to have taken a shot of the main gate, my wife and I entered the park here. It was very close to our seats.
The East Valley Regional Cadet Program (EVRC) is a fun and exciting opportunity for youth to participate in an educational program that is challenging yet, rewarding! The EVRC Program is supported by Mesa Fire & Medical Department and it's regional partners such has Gilbert Fire & Rescue, Superstition Fire & Medical District, and Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department. It is designed for youth between the ages of 14-18 interested in developing their leadership and teamwork skills.
www.mesaaz.gov/residents/fire-medical/divisions-sections/...
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.
Markings: 445th Flight Test Squadron (445 FLTS) is part of the 412th Test Wing and is based at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
SN:60-0582
Technical Specifications
Wingspan 25 ft 3 in
Length 44 ft 2 in
Height 12 ft 10 in
Weight 11,550 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed 820 mph
Service Ceiling 42,400 ft
Range 1,135 miles
Engines 2 General Electric J85-GE-5 turbojets 3,850 lbs thrust
Crew 2
Northrop T-38A-35-NO Talon 60-0582 to US Navy as NT-38A
Markings: Native Air
Serial Number 3144
MFR Year 1998
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
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), also known as the "Rawhide", is a United States Navy fleet logistics support squadron based at Naval Air Station Norfolk. Commissioned in 1960, it is only one of two active fleet logistics squadrons in the Navy
Markings of TW-2, Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville
BuNo:163608
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.