John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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k ,. 1' ,R gA.:a...ht.4s.a'R .aLl.m -!!f S-3A VIKING I v K R3 lit-im-i y at O , --:J -id- The Viking, built by Lockheed Aircraft Corpora- tion, is the first completely computerized, carrier- based jet anti-submarine aircraft and replaces the older propeller-driven Grumman S-2 Tracker which vvas first flown in 1952. The S-3A has an all-weather capability to search for, localize and destroy enemy submarines and contains an advanced avionics system designed spe- cifically to keep pace vvith the increased capabilities of nuclear-povvered submarines. The S-3A is designed to carry an arraV Of ordnance, including homing torpedoes, mines, delllli charges, rockets and missiles. lt carries twice the sonobouy load of the S-2 and has a general DUVDO59 digital computer capable of analyzing and displaylntl undervvater sounds and other data on television-like displays for interpretation. The Viking's foremost task is to protect the high value target - the aircraft carrier itself. Its avioniCS system is the most extensive, multi-mode, sol3lll5ll' cated application of electronic sensor, and software technology in any tactical aircraft. The overall system is capable of rapid and reliable secure communication vvith other ASW units through data link.

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C, F-14 TOMCAT , TQ! The mission of the F-l-4A is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain local air superior- surface attack operations with conventional weapons. Built by Grumman Aerospace Corporation the TOMCAT represents the latcst technology in the field of aerial combat. With a maximum speed in excess of lvlach 2.0 and a combat ceiling of over 50 000 feet the F-14 is capable of defeating even its most formidable opponents. TOMCAT is powered by two TF-30-P-412 turbo- fan engines equipped with afterburners which pro- vide over 20 000 pounds of thrust cach. lt has a crew H' X I ' X X- . .. 2 Wi I O O .f , 'X f :: N. L. rg, .A ! 1 Q ity. ln addition it is tasked with conductin air-t - I .eggs lb Q O 1 ' I as N ' x A f 3 . '31 . g X J o ' .995 ' 0 1 . I X X j Y' I X ' X , , X .1 I 1 i I , ' 'i- 21-J? l fn l If ,t, -'I of two men - Pilot and Naval Flight Officer - and a maximum fighter takeoff weight of 69,000 lbs. Its automatic variable sweep wing and highlift maneuvering devices enable the F-14 to perform well at reduced speeds and greatly enhance its dog- fight capabilities. The heart of the TOMCAT, the highly advanced AWG-9 fire control system, is a product of the Hughes Aircraft Corporation. For a variety of missions, the F-14 can be con- figured with a combination of Allvl-54 Phoenix, Allvl-7 Sparrow, and AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. It is also equipped with an internal 20lVlNl Vulcan cannon. This arsenal of firepower and its outstanding maneuvering ability combine to make the F-14 TOlVlCAT the lXlavy's most feared and admired new development.

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EA-5B PROWLER .-- wlg 2 ' .Lf ' -'114'iI.lll'-'1- 6 i 1 1 i ' 5 3 Q . 5 3 as I 1 T 1' all 5 :Mx i ll! The EA-ESB PROVVl.EFi is a four-place tvvin turbo-jet Carrier-based aircraft manufacgturecl by the Grumman Aerospace Corporation. The aircraft is a fully integrated electronic warfare system that combines long-remiss, all weather capability with an advanced electronic: cnunrermeasurres system. The airurafl is a modification of the basic: two-place A-6A airframe. Addition of ai forward corflgriit incirczasrzs the crew comnlurneni to four: one: pilot and three electronic COLil'iU2FlTlE3EiSUVi'3S offiwrs. A l'OllNdl'Cl Cl,ll,llDlTlGlWl Day and az pocl-slmiirzcl leiiringi nn Llw vertical lin linuse rlin zirlclitinrml avionics erquirirnrsnt. Five raxternal store stations are used to carry iainrner nods or fuel tanks. The iirirmary mission of ilire PROVVLER is to rimyirlf: rglecuuiiicz wmfairre simporl to the Fleet by rlmocliiigi and jamming enemy radar signals, Modern ms wlictlirier Lliizy iisiv missile, anti-air clrflcensrg sysuf , griinlirrg: or figrlilrzr-inlifrrtizrmars, rrzly lirreivily on raclar fcir Lracstlxingi and gmirlfiriirz. By cglcnyingi an enemy rlw msn Qi his rnrlzirs ilu: EA-GB iran rzilrzctively siir'f:ur'i friunclly slril.f': ainiraifr and riuuiralifre enemy VVIBCIIJUIT SySlc3lnS.