MC Operations (Aircraft) Flashcards
Cobra Nomenclature
AH-1W Cobra
Cobra Crew Size
2 Officers
Cobra Armaments
- 20mm turret cannon
- 4 external wing stations for rockets
- Variety of precision guided missiles (TOW/ Hellfire/ SideWinder/ SideArm
Cobra Mission
- Fire support & security
- Point target/ anti armor
- Anti- Helicopter/ Armed escort
- Air defense from enemy fixed wing aircraft
Sea Knight Nomenclature
CH- 46E
Sea Knight Primary function
Medium lift, assault support helo.
Sea Knight Payload
- 9-16 combat troops
- 15 Litters & 2 attendants
- Cargo: 2000 - 4000 lbs.
Sea Stallion Nomenclature
CH- 53D
Sea Stallion Primary Function
Transport Equipment & Supplies during amphibious operations & subsequent ops. ashore (filling role of med. lift helo. )
Sea Stallion Features
- Double engine
- Lifting 7 tons
- Carry 37 passengers (55 centerline seats installed)
Super Sea Knight Nomenclature
CH- 53E
Super Sea Knight Primary Function
Transport heavy equipment & supplies during amphibious ops.
Sea Knight Armaments
2x .50 Cal
Super S. K. Features
- Lift 16 tons
- In air refueling (indefinite range)
- 37 passengers (55 with centerline)
- Improved main & tail rotors
Huey Nomenclature
UH-1N
Huey Primary Function
Utility Helicopter
Huey Armaments
M240 7.62 OR .50 Cal
Huey Mission
- Airborne Command & Control
- Fire Support & Security
- Combat assault
- Medical Evacuation
Huey Litter Capacity
6 Litter with 1 attendant
Osprey Nomenclature
MV- 22B
Osprey Primary Function
Amphibious assault transportation of troops, equipment & supplies
MV-22B Description
Medium lift VTOL tilt rotor aircraft
Prowler Nomenclature
EA- 6B
Prowler Primary Function
Airborne Electronic Warfare