George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Carrier Airwing SEVEN (CVW-7) provided striking power and flexibility to perform a . de variety of missions. When not embarke: the squadrons operate from shore naval air rations in Virginia. Florida and Wash mgton. VFA-136 Knighthawks Homeport. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. F A -18 Hornet Missiorr. The Hornet is a strike-fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimensions'. Wingspan. 37 feet 5 inches; length, 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches. Speed: Mach 1.7+ VAQ-140 Patriots Homeport. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor, Wa. Aircraft. EA-6B Prowler Mission: All-weather, four-seat aircraft designed to counter electronic signals and jam surface-to-air radars. Dimensions: Wingspan. 53 feet; length 59 feet 10 inches; height 16 feet 3 inches. Speed: 541 knots. VFA-131 Wildcats Homeport. Naval Air station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. F A -18 Hornet Mission: The Hornet is a strike-fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimesions: Wingspan, 37 feet 5 inches; length, 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches. Speed: Mach 1.7+ VAW-121 Bluetails Homeport: Naval Air Station Norfolk. Norfolk. Va. Aircraft: E-2C Hawkeye Mission: Gives long-range early warning of all approaching air contacts and then provides close radar control to air defense aircraft. Dimensions: Wingspan. 80 feet. 17 inches; length. 57 feet 6 inches; height. 18 feet 3 inches. Speed: 320 knots. GW CVW-7 Team 245 VQ-6 Black Ravens Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. ES-3B Mission: An all-weather, high-endur-| ance turbofan-powered aircraft designed for electronic surveillance and serve as a refueling platform. Dimensions: Wingspan. 68 feet 8 inches; length. 53 feet 4 inches; height. 22 feet 9 inches. Speed: 450 knots.

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George Washington Sailors perform a variety of jobs at sea. Whether working in the galley or sending as members of the at-sea fire party, they strive for common goals — to become a close-knit team aiul to ensure the ship meets its mission in the most effective and safest way possible. They are goals that manifest themselves in as many ways as there are jobs. GW CVW-7 Team 247