John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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9W41t is a twin-engine nti-submarine rescue, drug » warfare, cargo tions. The SH- atform based royers and ; sonobuoys and submarine role ange of the es. F-14A Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep- wing fighter designed to attack and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in all weather conditions. The F-14 can track up to 24 targets simultaneously with its advanced weapons control system and engage any of them with one of its six Phoenix missiles while continuing to scan the airspace. The S-3B, a jet aircraft used for anti- submarine and anti- surface warfare, is extremely versatile and can be equipped for tanking, mining and limited electronic surveillance. It is designed to project power and control the seas around the carrier battle group. The C-2A is the principal aircraft used for COD (carrier on-board delivery) of personnel and material. It is also equipped to accept patients in medical evacuation missions. Powered by two T-6 turboprop engines, the C-2A can reach speeds of up to 300 knots, climb to heights of 30,000 feet, and deliver a payload of up to 10,000 lbs. AIK POWER M 13

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USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74)