USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Naval Cruise Book

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A-6E Intruder is a carrier-borne low-level attack bomber ispeciltcally- designed to deliver a variety of ordnance on targets gcompletely obscured by inclement weather or darkness. Flown by fa crew of two and powered by two jet engines the A-6E is lequipped with a sophisticated weapons system and can carry five ,g2,000 pound general purpose bombs or a maximum of twenty- .fight 500 pound bombs. The KA-6D tanker version has a 26,000 lpound refueling capability I7-'lying the A-6D from ENTER- PRISE is Attack Squadron 95, based at Naval AirStation Whid- ibey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. t. The F-14A Tomcat is the Navy's newest fighter-interceptor. The Tomcat is a two-seat, twin engine, all-weather aircraft capa- ble of flying twice the speed of sound. It also features a variable sweep wing for increased maneuverability. The Tomcat can carry long-range Phoenix missiles. Flying the F-I4 from ENTER- PRISE are Fighter Squadrons. I 14 and 213, based at Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California. AIRCRAFT The S-3A Viking, the Navy's newest carrier-based anti-subma- 5rinc warfare aircraft, provides an ideal balance of ASW systems integration and computer technology to enable it to collect, pro- Qcess, interpret and store data. A jet-powered, twin engine aircraft, gthe Viking carries surface and subsurface search equipment in- fcluding sonobuoys, high-resolution radar, infrared and magnetic anomaly detector. The Viking is used primarily for search mis- sions in the vicinity of the carrier task force. Flying the S-3A ifrom ENTERPRISE is Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 21 based 'at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. l. The EA-6B Prowler is a four-seat all-weather jet designed specifically for use in tactical electronic warfare. Powered by two Pratt 8: Whitney .I52-P-408 turbojet engines and having a level flying speed in excess of 500 knots, the Prowler uses sensitive receivers and high power jammers an 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 Tactical Elec- tronic Warfare Squadron l33, based at Naval Air Station Whid- bey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. I

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CVW-1 1 The nine squadrons which comprise Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN provide the main offensive and defensive capability of ENTERPRISE. The seven types ofaircraft utilized provide ASW, strike, and air defense capabilities. The squadrons em- barked in ENTERPRISE during training operations and de- ployment periods are permanently home ported at various Naval Air Stations on the West Coast. The A-7E Corsair II 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- 6l-AI 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. EMBARKED The E-2C Hawkeye is a carrier airborne early warning all- weather defensive aircraft which a distinctive rotating radar dome. Specialized computers, radar and communications equipment in the E-2C are used to provide strike and traffic control, are surveillance, search and rescue guidance, naviga- tional assistance and communications relay. The E-2C, nick- named 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 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron I 17, based at Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Califor- ma. The SH-3H Sea King is a gas turbine-powered helicopter used for anti-submarine warfare, rescue and ,assistance mis- sions, 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 heli- copters are airborne during all flight operations from the ship. Flying the SH-3H Sea King is Helicopter Anti-Submarine 6 based at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, California. 7 lhc fl' Spccilfdl Cgmplclcl fl crcl 0 eqlllpllfll lllllll P01 cighl Nlll pnunl If PRISI' it buy lslln w lhcl- rinu nail inlcgmlii custimf the lilly cluding t lnomlli sions iii from E5 1

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