MISSION INTEGRATION Flashcards
Function of the Carrier Air Wing
To conduct Naval Air Defensive and Offensive missions, SAR missions, and logistical support for the carrier.
Organization of a Carrier Air Wing
Carrier Air Wings consist of squadrons assigned by the CNO. Air wing is under the command of an Airwing commander.
E-2C Hawkeye
Provides all-weather airborne early warning, airborne battle management and command and control functions for the carrier strike group and joint force commander
Primary function of the E-2C Hawkeye
Airborne command & Control , battle space management
Airspeed for E-2C Hawkeye
300+ knots ( 345 mph)
Crew space for E-2C Hawkeye
5
F/A -18 Hornet/Super hornet
Used as an attack aircraft as well as a fighter.
Primary function of the FA/18 Hornet
Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft
Airspeed for the FA/18 Hornet
Mach1.7+
Crew space for FA/18 Hornet
C and E models : 1
F models : 2
MH-60S/R Seahawk
A twin-engine helicopter. Used for anti-submarine warfare, SAR, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift , and special operations.
Primary function for the MH-60S/R seahawk
Varies with the particular military service
Airspeed for the MH-60S/R seahawk
180 knots maximum
Crewspace for the MH-60S/R seahawk
3-4
EA-18G Growler
An airborne electronic Attack aircraft that integrates the latest electronic attack technology
Primary function for the EA-18G Growler
Airborne electronic Attack