Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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....+......1-u-uf-v.w:.:,x- 1 V. V, . Airwing NINE carries on a rich tradition Carrier Air Wing NINE has a rich tradition dating back to March 1942, when the first numbered Carrier Air Group was established as CAG NINE. Although redesignations and decommissionings took place through the years, the present Air Wing NINE, commissioned on March 26, 1952, is the most capable combination of aircraft and men in the Navy today. CVW NINE made its first cruise aboard USS PHILIPPINE SEA in January 1953, and participated in operations at the close of the Korean War. From 1954 to 1958, Air Wing NINE made an around the world cruise aboard USS HORNET and two WESTPAC deployments aboard USS ORISKANY and USS TICONDEROGA Air Wing NINE first embarked in USS RANGER in February 1960 for a seven-month WESTPAC cruise. The aircraft complement at the X RANGER included two Vietnam tours with seven subsequent Vietnam deployments aboard USS ENTERPRISE, USS AMERICA, and USS CONSTELLATION. Later, the wing made peacetime cruises to the Western Pacific aboard USS CONSTELLATION, USS RANGER, USS KITTY HAWK and USS NIMITZ between 1974 and 1991. CVW NINE has evolved into one of the most effective weapons systems in the world. Its aircraft complement now consists of F-14B Tomcats, FIA-18C Hornets, A-6E Intruders, EA-6B Prowlers, S-3A Vikings, E-2C+ Hawkeyes, and SH-60F Seahawks. The unique capability of each type of aircraft in the wing provides offensive capabilities against air, surface and submarine targets. Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif. is home for Carrier Air Wing NINE. time included F8U Crusaders, F2H Banshees, A4D Skyhawks, FJ Furys and AD-1 Spads. Three addi- tional deployments to WESTPAC aboard USS RIGHT: An airman refuels one of CVW NTNE's Hornets. 12

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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

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