America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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 F A-18C HORNET Length - 56' Height - 15.2' Span - 40.7' Speed - Mach 1.8 The F A-18C is a high-performance, all-weather, multi-mission tactical aircraft. It is a single-seat, twin-engine jet which can undertake fighter, attack and reconnaissance missions. Its targets may be enemy ground installations, aircraft, or naval units. Strike fighter squadrons VFA-82 and VFA-86, based at NAS Cecil Field, Florida, fly the F A-18C from AMERICA. A-6E INTRUDER The A-6E Intruder is a two-man, subsonic, low-level medium attack bomber with the capability to deliver bombs on target with pinpoint accuracy deep into hostile territory. Its mission is the destruction, in all weather conditions day or night, of moving or fixed land targets. The A-6E is flown from AMERICA by Attack Squadron VA-85, based at NAS Oceana, Virginia. The squadron also flies the KA-6D model of the Intruder, which is the tanker version used for in-flight refueling. Length - 54'7 Height - 16'3 Span - 53' Speed - 502 Kts

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CARRIER AIRWING ONE AMERICA AIRCRAFT Length - 62' Height - 16' Span - 64.1' Speed - Mach 2+ F-14A TOMCAT The F-14A Tomcat is a two seat, twin-engine all weather aircraft capable of flying twice the speed of sound. Its mission is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in order to establish and maintain local air superiority. The Tomcat can carry long-range Phoenix missiles in addition to Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles, and can engage multiple targets simultaneously. Fighter squadrons VF-33 and VF-102, based at NAS Oceana, Virginia, flv the F-14 from AMERICA. 24

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EA-6B PROWLER Length ■ 59' Height 16'3 Span - 53' Speed - 516 Kts The EA-6B Prowler is a four-seat, all-weather aircraft with the primary mission of providing electronic warfare support to the fleet by detecting and jamming enemy radar signals. Modern anti-air defense systems, whether they use missile, gunfire or fighter interceptors, rely heavily on radar for tracking and guidance. By denying the enemy the use of his radars, the Prowler can effectively screen friendly strike aircraft and neutralize enemy weapon systems. Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron VAQ-137, based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, flies the EA-6B from AMERICA. SH-3H SEA KING The SH-3H Sea King is a gas turbine powered helicopter used primarily for antisubmarine warfare. It also provides search and rescue and logistics support to the carrier battle group as required. Capable of staying airborne for more than five hours, the Sea King is equipped with sonar, magnetic anomaly detection, sono-buoys, and multi-channel relay equipment. Helicopter Squadron HS-11, based at NAS Jacksonville. Florida, flies the Sea King from AMERICA. Length- 72'7 Height - 16' 10 Span - 62 Speed - 144 Kts 26