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Specialized computers, radars and communications equipment in the E-2C+ are used to provide strike and traffic control, air surveillance, search and rescue guidance, navigational assistance and communications relay. The E-2C+, nicknamed the Hummer, is powered by two 5,100 hp Allison turboprop engines, which drive four-bladed, fully-feathering, reversible constant speed propellers. The Hawkeye is flown by Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 112 based at Naval Air Station Mirmar, Calif. EA-6B Prowler The EA-6B Prowler is a four-seat all-weather jet designed specifically for use in tactical electronic warfare. Powered by two Pratt 8a Whitney J52-P-408 turbojet 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, and complex electronic systems of the EA-6B makes the Prowler one of the most expensive aircraft in the Air Wing. The EA-6B is flown by Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 138, based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash. SH-60F Seahawk - The SH-60F is designed to operate from carriers and replace the SH-3H as the carrier battle group inner anti- submarine warfare zone helicopter. It employs a new, long- range active dipping sonar in addition to sonobuoys to attack submarines. It also incorporates significant improvements in reliability and maintainability, plus vastly improved tactical capabilities. The Seahawk is flown by Helicopter Anti- Submarine Squadron 2, based at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. 1 1