Fixed Wing Combat Aircraft Capes

Question 1

What are the capabilities and limitations of the MQ-9?

Answer 1

Capabilities: long loiter time, multiple sensors, imagery links to multiple sources, laser guided/inertially aided munitions

Limitations: slow, limited FOV, limited numbers, weather effects, dependent on communication links to operate

Question 2

What are the capabilities and limitations of the B-1B?

Answer 2

Capabilities: long loiter time, large weapons load, SAR, SNIPER XR

Limitations: Cannot drop visually, not a primary CAS platform, coordinate dependent bomber

Question 3

What are the capabilities and limitations of the B-52H?

Answer 3

Capabilities: high altitude, long loiter time, large weapon load, avoids most tactical threats, reduces SEAD, capable of jamming

Limitations: cannot drop visually, not primary CAS, large airspace required

Question 4

What FW aircraft has the primary mission of CAS and FAC(A)?

Answer 4

A-10C