USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Naval Cruise Book

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CVW-1 1 The nine squadrons which comprise Carrier Air Wing Eleven provide the main offensive and defensive capabil- ity of ENTERPRISE. The seven types of aircraft utilized provide ASW, strike, and air defense capabilities. The squadrons embarked in ENTERPRISE during training op- erations and deployment periods are permanetly home ported at various Naval Air Stations on the West Coast. The A-7E 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 navigation. Flying the A-7E from ENTERPRISE are Attack Squadrons 22 and 94, based at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California. EMB RKE The E-2C Hawkeye is a carrier airborne early warning all-weather defensive aircraft with a distinctive rotating radar dome. Specialized computers, radar and communications equipment in the E-2C are used to provide strike and traffic control, area surveillance, search and rescue guidance, navigational assistance and communications relay. The E-ZC, nicknamed the Hummer , is powered by two 4,600 hp Allison turboprop engines, which drive two four-blade fully- feathering reversible constant-speed propellers. Flying the E-2C from ENTERPRISE is Airborne Early Warning Squadron I 17, based at Naval Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, California. The SH-3H Sea King is a gas turbine-powered helicopter used for anti- submarine warfare, rescue and assistance missions, and transfer of cargo and personnel between ships at sea. Capable of staying airborne for more than five hours, the Sea King is equipped with sonar, magnetic anomaly detection, sonobouys, and multi-channel relay equipment. Sea King helicopters are airborne during all flight operations from the ship. Flying the SH-3H Sea King is HS-6, based at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California.

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The A-6E- Intruder is a carrier-borne low-level attack bomber specifically de- signed to deliver a variety of ordinance on targets completely 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 general purpose bombs or a maximum of twenty-eight 500 pound bombs. The KA-6D tanker version has a 26,000 pound refueling capabili- ty. Flying the A-6E from ENTERPRISE is Attack Squadron 95, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. 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 missles in addition to Sparrow and Side- winder missiles. Flying the F-14A from ENTERPRISE are Fighter Squadrons I I4 and 213, based at Naval Air Station, Miramar, California. 1. l IR FT The S-3A Viking, the Na vy's newest carrier-based antisubmarine warfare aircraft, provides an ideal balance of ASW systems integration and computer technology to enable it to collect, process, interpret and store data. A jet-powered, twin oengine aircraft, the Viking carries surface and subsurface search equipment including sonobuoys, high-resolution radar, infrared and magnetic anomaly detector. With a crew of four, and an endurance time of more than seven hours, the Viking is used primarily for search missions in the vicinity of the carrier task force. Flying the S-3A from Enterprise is VS-21 basedat Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California. The EA-6B Prowler is a four-seat all-weather jet designed specifically for use in tactical electronic warfare. Powered by two Pratt 81 Whitney l52-P-408 turboiet 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, complex electronic systems of the EA-6B make the Prowler one of the most expensive aircraft in the Air Wing. Flying the EA-6B from ENTERPRISE is Tatical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. ,