USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Naval Cruise Book

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. . Y -- Y - - Y-Y ,Y V ,Y sw., -- --- f +.ianu, ....-.-. . f..-lm-s-more--u--'--W---1---W .--- -FFT ff' 'F' -' - ' ' ' - -G , . . gm-3-s-r.u!,,,,.....-1.9mi--I'---m..,. The nine squadrons which comprise Carrier Air Wing Eleven provide the'frnain offensive and defensive capability of ENTERPRISE. The seven types of aircraft utilized provide ASW, strike, and air defense capabilities. The squadrons embarked in ENTERPRISE during training oper- ations and deployment periods are permanently home ported at various Naval Air Stations on the West Coast. j The F-14A Tomcat is the Navy's newest fighter-interceptor. The Tomcat is a two-seat, twin engine all-weather aircraft capable of flying twice the speed of sound. It also features a variable sweep wing for increased maneuverability. The Tomcat can carry long- ranged Phoenix missiles in addition to Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles. Flying the F-14A from ENTERPRISE are Fighter Squad- rons 114 and 213, based at Naval Air Station, Miramar, California. The A-1E Corsair Il is a single engine jet light attack strike bomber and close air support aircraft. The A-7E is flown by a single pilot and is capable of carrying air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, general purpose bombs, and a Vulcan MK-61-Al 20 mm cannon. The jet uses a sophisticated digital computer for both weapons delivery and navi- gation. Flying the A-7E from ENTERPRISE are Attack Squadrons 22 and 94, based at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California. F-14A ToMcAr ' A-6E INTRUDER 14 . ' . The A-6E Intruder is a carrier-borne low-level attack- bomber spe- cifically designed to deliver a variety of ordinance on targets com- pletely obscured by inclement weather or darkness. Flown by a crew of two and powered by two jet engines, the A-6E is equipped with a sophisticated weapons system and can carry five 2,000 pound gen- eral purpose bombs or a maximum of twenty-eight 500 pound bombs. The KA-6D tanker version has a 26,000 pound refueling capability. Flying the A-6E from ENTERPRISE is Attack Squadron 95, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. The EA-68 Prowler is a four-seat all-weather jet designed specifi- cally for use in tactical electronic warfare. Powered by two Pratt 8- Whitney J52-P-408 turbojet engines and having a level flying speed in excess of 500 knots, the Prowler uses sensitive receivers and high power jammers as an effective combination to deny the enemy use of much of his radar and radio equipment. The sophisticated, com- plex electronic systems ofthe EA-6B make the Prowler one of the most expensive aircraft in the Air Wing. Flying the EA-6B from EN- TERPRISE is Tatical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. .A-7E CORSAIR ll i EA-ea Pnowtsn