Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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P mb rked airc aft C 1'1'1e N X 0 l ' I The E-20+ Hawkeye is an early warning, alleweather delfensive aircraft with a distinctive rotating radar dome. Specialized computers, !'i80l9?S and communications equipment in the Ee2C+ are used to Pfvvlde strike and traffic control, air surveillance, search and rescue guldiellee, NEWER? tional assistance and communications relay. The Ee2C+, Illclillamefl the Hummer, is powered by two 5,100 hp Allison turboprop'engf1DErS, which drive foureblsded, full-feathering, reversible constantespeed pmpellem- The Hawkeye is flown by Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron lll2 based at Naval Air Station, Miramar, Calif. The A-6E Intruder is a low-level attack bomber speciiircally designed to deliver a variety of ordnance on targetscompletely obscured by inclem- ent weather or darkness. Flown by a crew of two, and powered by two jet engines, the A-6E is equipped with a sophisticated weapons system and can carry five 2,000-pound general-purpose bombs or a maximum of twenty-eight 500-pound bombs. The A-6E can also be modified for use as an airborne tanker with the capability to carry up to 26,000epounds of jet fuel. The A-6E is flown by Attack Squadron 165 based at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash. The EA-6B Prowler is a four-seat all-weather jet designed specifically for use in tactical eletronic warfare. Powered by two Pratt do Whitney J 52- P-408 turbojet engines and having a level flying speed in excess of 500 knots. The Prowler uses sensitive receivers and high-powerjammers and an effective combination to deny the enemy use of much of their radar and radio equipment. The sophisticated and complex electronic systems of the EA-6B makes the Prowler one ofthe most expensive aircraft in the air wing. The EA-6B is flown by Tacticallfllectronic Warfare Squadron 138, based at Naval Air Station, Vlfhidbey Island, Wash. The F-14A Tomcat is the Navy's principal fighter-interceptor. The Tomcat is a two-seat, twin-engine all-weather aircraft capable of flying at almost twice the speed of sound. It also features a variable, swept wing for increased maneuverability and endurance. The Tomcat can carry long- range Phoenix missiles in addition to Sparrow, HARM and Sidewinder missiles. Flying the F-14A are fighter squadrons VF-24 and VF-21 1 based at Naval Air Station, Miramar, Calif. it NN 18 Qs

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ir Wing N N The S-3B Viking, an anti-submarine warfare aircraft, provides an ideal balance of ASW systems integration and computer technology to enable it to collect, process, interpret and store data. A jet-powered, twin-engine aircraft, the Viking carries surface and sub-surface search equipment including sonobuoys, high-resolution radar, infrared and magnetic anomaly detectors. The Viking is used primarily for search missions in the vicinity of the carrier task force. The Viking is flown by VS-33. An electronic support version, the ES-3A Shadow,', is flown by VQ-5. The FXA-18C is the nation's first strike fighter designed for traditional strike applications without compromising its fighter capabilities. NIMITZ operates with the single-seat F!A-18C night-attack version which has the same capability at night as current aircraft have by day using a thermal image navigation set and a night-vision system. Flying the Hornets are Fighter-Attack Squadrons VFA-146 and VFA-147 based at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif. The pilots and aircrew of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero CVRC-305 Det Four fly the C-2A Greyhound Affectionately known as the COD CCarrier Onboard Deliveiyl, the C-2A is the logistics workhorse ofthe fleet. Able to fly over 1 ,000 nautical miles, the COD can carry loads up to 10,000 pounds or 26 passengers. VRC-30 is based out of Naval Air Station, North Island in Coronado, Calif. The SH-60F is designed to operate from carriers and replaces 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 im- provements in reliability and maintainability, plus vastly improved tactical capabilities. The Seahawk is flown by Helicopter Anti-Subma- rine Squadron 8, based at Naval Air Station, North Island, Calif. . N mt?