Carl Vinson (CVN 70) - Naval Cruise Book

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The A-6E INTRUDER is a two-seat twin engine, deep-strike interdiction bomber specifically designed to deliver a devastating bomb load with great accuracy in any weather, day or night. The A-6E is equipped with a sophisticated weapons system which can deliver a wide variety of weapons including the Harpoon air-to- surface cruise missile, laser and TV guided munitions, and mines. Additionally the INTRUDER can carry Sidewinder air-to-air mis- siles for defense against airborne threats. CVW-15 has one squad- ron of A-6Es flown by the Knight Riders of VA-52, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. The squadron also flies the KA-6D model of the INTRUDER, which is a tanker version and can carry up to 26,000 pounds of fuel for inflight refueling of other aircraft in the airwing. A-6E INTRUDER The EA-6B PROWLER is a four seat, twin engine, all weather jet aircraft designed exclusively for tactical electronic warfare. The Prowler employs sensitive onboard sensors and powerful jammer pods to locate and jam enemy radars, thus denying him effective use of his weapons systems. This versatile, highly complex aircraft may be used in a variety of roles, such as passive surveillance, battle group defense, and strike group escort, providing radar masking and missile system degradation to protect attack aircraft. The EA-6B Prowler is a vital asset in today ' s sophisticated electronic environment. The Prowlers of Carrier Air Wing FIFTEEN are flown by the GARUDAS of Tactical Electronic Warfare squadron ONE THIRTY FOUR, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. EA-6B PROWLER The S-3 A VIKING is a twin engine jet with a crew of four which provides the primary medium to long range anti-submarine de- fense for the carrier battle group. The VIKING carries a wide range of surface and subsurface search equipment including son- obuoys, high-resolution radar, magnetic anomaly detection boom, a turret mounted forward looking infrared (FLIR) scanner, and passive electronic counter measures equipment. The heart of the ASW data processing is the Univac 1832A digital computer which receives inputs from all sensors, stores information for instant recall, and carries out weapon-trajectory calculations based on these sensor inputs. The aircraft also utilizes an inertial naviga- tion system to accurately deliver a variety of weapons including torpedoes, bombs, depth-chargers, mines or rocket pods. The VI- KING ' s outstanding range and loiter capability make it an excel- lent surface surveillance platform. The S-3As in CVW-15 are flown by the Dragonfires of VS-29, based at Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California. S-3A VIKING

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EMBARKED AIRCRAFT The aircraft of the CARL VINSON provide the primary offensive and defensive capabilities of the task force. This carrier airwing team provides the most effective and longest ranged power projection and sea control capability at sea to- day. The mix of highly sophisticated aircraft aboard the CARL VINSON provides more striking power than that possessed by all but the largest of the world ' s air forces. Carrier Air Wing 15 is made up of ten squadrons representing eight different types of aircraft. During all overseas deployments and many training cruises in waters near the U.S., the airwing operates from the deck of the CARL VINSON. Whenever the ship is in homeport the squadrons disperse to their respective home air stations throughout the United States. saai; The F-14 TOMCAT is the Navy ' s newest and best fighter inti ceptor. The TOMCAT is a two-seat, twin engine all-weather a craft capable of flying twice the speed of sound. One of the uniq features of the F-14A is its variable-geometry wing which is sw« forward to provide extra lift for takeoff, landing and low spe manuvering, and sweeps aft for less drag during high spe flight. The TOMCATalso features the world ' s longest range figl er-borne radar, capable of tracking and shooting multiple targi simultaneously. To maintain air superiority whenever and whi ever needed, the aircraft utilizes long-range Phoenix, mediu range Sparrow, and short-range Sidewinder missiles as well as t M-61 20mm cannon. An additional capability essential to t airwing is the TARPS photo-reconaissance pod which can be c ried by the F-14A to evaluate targets before and after a stril CVW-15 has two squadrons of F-14As flown by the Screami Eagles of VF-51 and the Sundowners of VF-111, both based Naval Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, California. F-14 A TOMCAT The A-7E CONSAIR II is a single engine jet light attack strike bomber and close support aircraft. The A-7E is flown by one pilot and is capable of carrying Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, M-61 20mm cannon, and mines as well as a wide range of smart and iron bombs. The aircraft utilizes a sophisticated digital computer for both weapons delivery and navigation. Additionally the A-7E can carry a FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared-Red) pod offering improved night- capability. CVVV-l 5 has two A-7E squadrons, the Raging Bulls of VA-37 and the Gunslinger of VA-105, both based at Naval Air Station, Cecil Field, Florida. 12 A-7E CORSAIR II

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The E-2C HAWKEYE is a twin engine turboprop aircraft with a five man crew which provides airborne early warning services in all weath- er conditions for the task group. State-of-the-art highly sophisticated radar and communications equipment is used to provide strike and traffic control, area surveillance, search and rescue guidance, naviga- tional assistance and communications relay in areas hundreds of miles from the carrier. As an addition to its radar system, the E-2C carries a passive detection system which automatically detects the presence, di- rection and identity of any threat radar in a high signal density envi- ronment. The HAWKEYE also possesses a good passive electronic counter measures capability The E-2Cs in CVW-15 are flown by the HAWGS of VAW-114, based at Naval Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, California. E-2C HAWKEYE The SH-3H SEA KING is a twin gas turbine-powered helicopter wit a four man crew used for anti-submarine warfare, rescue and assistanc missions, and transfer of cargo and personnel between ships at sea. Tli SEA KING is equipped with a dipping sonar, magnetic anomaly detei tion gear, sonobuoys, and multi-channel relay equipment. When coi ducting ASW operations the SEA KINGS work closely with each oth( as well as surface ships and other aircraft to coordinate the search an prosecute the attack utilizing torpedoes. CVW-15 SEA KINGS are flow by the Black Knights of HS-4, based at Naval Air Station, Nort Island, San Diego, California. SH-3H SEA KING 14