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America’s Aircraft U.S Military Aircraft 1955 - 2020
edited by
Larry Bond, Chris Carlson, & Peter Grining
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America’s Aircraft
America’s Aircraft United States Military Aviation 1955 - Present Day edited by
Larry Bond, Chris Carlson, and Peter Grining published by
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Copyright © 2020 by Admiralty Trilogy Group, LLC All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Made in the USA. No part of this game may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. Harpoon is a registered Trademark by Larry Bond and Christopher Carlson for their modern tactical naval wargame. The Admiralty Trilogy is a registered Trademark by Larry Bond, Christopher Carlson, Edward Kettler, and Michael Harris for their Twentieth-Century tactical naval gaming system. The designers of Harpoon are prepared to answer questions about the game system. They can be reached in care of [email protected]. Visit their website at www.admiraltytrilogy.com. This version of America’s Aircraft contains all corrections from errata through 27 September 2020. Cover: An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to VFA-143 Pukin' Dogs Strike Fighter Squadron launches from the flight deck of Abraham Lincoln (Sept. 9, 2019) (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Tristan Kyle Labuguen)
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Table of Contents
Page Table of Contents 2 Acknowledgements 2 Annex Notes 2 US Aircraft and Missile Designations 3 Abbreviations 4 A Note on Ordnance Loadouts 4 Annex B Aircraft B-1 Annex Ba Fuel Offload Factors B-79 Annex E Depth Charges E-1 Annex F Torpedoes F-1 Annex G Mines G-1 Annex H1 Unguided Air Ordnance H1-1 Annex H2 Guided Air Ordnance H2-1 Annex H3 Aircraft Guns H3-1 Annex H4 Air-to-Air Missiles H4-1 Annex H5 Aircraft Electronics Pods H5-1 Annex H6 Anti-Runway Ordnance H5-5 Annex H7 Free-fall Nuclear Weapons H7-1 Annex J3 Air Radars J3-1 Annex K2 Airborne Search Sonars K-1 Annex K3 Sonar Processors K-3 Bibliography 118
Acknowledgements: Thanks to Andy Doty, Kevin Martell, Dave Schueler, Steve Thorne, Jim Sperling, and Jay Wissmann. The 2012 Damage Point Standard: America’s Aircraft uses the “2012 Standard” to calculate a ship’s damage points. This method, described in the April 2012 issue of the Naval SITREP (hence the name) matches historical results more closely than the older “2006 Standard” used in older supplements. If you are using ship data from more than one Admiralty Trilogy publication, make sure that the damage points have all been calculated using the 2012 Standard. Annex Notes: The information on the platforms, weapons, and sensors in this annex has been standardized so that it is compatible and consistent with all Admiralty Trilogy games. Equipment that was used in more than one era will have the same statistics in all games. Information in this Annex is compatible with Harpoon 5th edition. The Annex designations are standardized for all four Admiralty Trilogy games: Dawn of the Battleship, Fear God & Dread Nought, Command at Sea, and Harpoon. Gaps in the sequence are caused by annexes that are not applicable to that era or product. If there is information in another Trilogy publication that conflicts with the data printed here, use the information in the product with the newest copyright date, since new information and corrections can change statistics. If you have a question about the conflict, or about any other data listed, please contact us at [email protected]. Except for Annex A, systems are listed in their annexes alphabetically, first by country, then by name. The ships in Annex A are listed in traditional order, with capital ships first, followed by minor combatants, submarines, mine warfare craft, auxiliaries, then civilian vessels. An alphabetical list of ships by class name is provided beginning on the next page. Systems listed in italics never entered service. They existed only as hypothetical designs, in prototype or developmental form. Ships with a year in parentheses following their name have been radically altered since they entered service, and were operational in their new configuration in the listed year.
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US Aircraft and Missile Designations From 1922 to September 1962, the US Navy used a three-character designation system for its aircraft: A letter designating the aircraft's function, the number of that design from the manufacturer, and a letter indicating the manufacturer. This was used throughout WW II, and since this annex’s coverage begins in 1955, Navy aircraft extant or introduced into service before 1962 will have designations using this system. In 1962, the Navy changed aircraft designations to a single letter indicating its type and a number indicating its sequence in that type. This was called the Tri-Service Designation system, since the Army, Navy, and Air Force were unified under a single system. The Tri-Service system also changed some designations for the US Army Air Corps/US Air Force, notably, the Pursuit type ("P-") became the Fighter (“F-”). This annex will use the post-1962 Tri-Service designation for aircraft that came into service before 1962. The few Navy aircraft that did not receive a new designation in 1962 (because they were taken out of service by then) will be listed first, in alphabetical order, followed by the rest with their Tri-Service designations. Here is a list of US aircraft in the annex with both a pre- and a post-1962 designation: Old AD AJ A2F A3D A4D A3J DSN FJ F3H F4H
New Name A-1 Skyraider A-2 Savage A-6 Intruder A-3 Skywarrior A-4 Skyhawk A-5 Vigilante QH-50 DASH F-1 Fury F-3 Demon F-4 Phantom II
Old F4D F8U F9F F3D F11F H-34 H-43 /HUK P2V HR2S
New Name F-6 Skyray F-8 Crusader F-9 Cougar F-10 Skyknight F-11 Tiger CH-34 Choctaw HH-43 Huskie P-2 Neptune CH-37 Mojave
Old New Name HSS-1 SH-34G Seabat HSS-2 SH-3 Sea King HU2K SH-3 Seasprite R5D C-54 Skymaster R4Y C-131 Samaritan S2F S-2 Tracker WF E-1 Tracer W2F E-2 Hawkeye WV C-121 Constellation
Missiles were also redesignated: Old AAM-N-2 AAM-N-3 AAM-N-6 AAM-N-6a AAM-N-6b AAM-N-7 AAM-N-7 AAM-N-7 AAM-N-7 AAM-N-7
New Name AIM-7A Sparrow I AIM-7B Sparrow II AIM-7C Sparrow III AIM-7D Sparrow III AIM-7E Sparrow III AIM-9A/B/C/D Sidewinder AIM-9A Sidewinder I AIM-9B Sidewinder IA AIM-9C Sidewinder IC AIM-9D Sidewinder IC
Old
New
GAR-1 AIM-4A GAR-2 AIM-4B GAR-2A AIM-4C GAR-2B AIM-4D GAR-3 AIM-4E GAR-3A AIM-4F GAR-4A AIM-4G GAR-9 AIM-47 GAR-11 AIM-26A GAR-11A AIM-26B
Name Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon Falcon
A more detailed description of the Navy’s pre-WW II aircraft designation system can be found at www. bluejacket.com/usn-usmc-aircraft_designations.html.
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Abbreviations
A Note on Ordnance Loadouts
In addition to abbreviations for guidance types and other terms defined in the rules, the following abbreviations are also used:
Due to reasons of space and ease of reading, not all possible combinations are included in a plane’s ordnance loadout. For example, where a Mk82 bomb is carried, it can be replaced by a Mk82SE or Mk82AIR. Likewise, Mk84AIR can replace Mk84. When setting up a scenario, check Annex B and the weapons Annexes to find any applicable weapons and aircraft upgrades. For example, in a 1980 scenario involving an F-111F, the AVQ-26 Pave Tack is not available. (see F-111F Remarks for 1982). The Mk82 is always available on the F-111F since the Mk82 entered service in 1950s and the F-111F in 1972. The Mk82SE entered service in 1964 so is still available in 1980. However, the Mk82AIR did not enter service until 1986 so is not available until that year. Possible ordnance loadouts are best determined before game play, to work out weapon delivery tactics. Some weapons are not integrated on an aircraft until well after their initial IOC, and an aircraft that might be able to carry a weapon may never be cleared to carry it because of cost or lack of need. For example, the GBU-31 entered service in 1998 (Annex H2), but was not fitted to the F-16C Block 25-32 until March 2003. The F-16A Block 15OCU was retired in 2007, but never received the GBU-31. To summarize, if an Annex B entry has a date for weapon, that is when it entered service on that aircraft. If there is no date, it entered service on that aircraft as listed in the weapon’s annex.
AAM Air-to-Air Missile ACINT Acoustic Intelligence AFRC Air Force Reserve Command APKWS Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System ANG Air National Guard B/N Bombing/Navigation radar BDA Boom Drogue Adapter C/L Centerline CBP Customsand Border Protection CBU Cluster Bomb Unit COMINT Communications Intelligence CRRC Combat Rubber Raiding Craft DHS Department of Homeland Security DT drop tank ES Electronic Support (radar detection) EXCAP Expanded Capability GCI Ground-Controlled Intercept GMTI Ground Moving Target Indicator (radar) hp Hardpoint HVAR High Velocity Air Rocket ICAP Improved Capability IGal Imperial Gallon IOC Initial Operational Capability IP Inline Piston, (S) added for superchager IR Infra-Red kg kilogram kts knots LABS Low Altitude Bombing System (toss bombing) LPI Low probability of Intercept (by ES) LRMTS Laser Rangefinder and Marked Target Seeker LST laser spot tracker LWS laser warning system m meter MER Multiple Ejector Rack (6 bombs) mm millimeter NDB Nuclear Depth Bomb NLOS Non-Line of Sight NVG Night Vision Goggles OCU Operational Conversion Unit nmi nautical miles RP Radial Piston, (S) added for superchager SAC Strategic Air Command SAGE Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (fighter GCI through a data link) SAR Search and Rescue SIGINT Signals Intelligence TER Triple Ejector Rack (3 bombs) TF Terrain-Following (radar) or Turbofan engine TJ Turbojet Engine TP Turboprop engine TAC Tactical Air Command u/w Underwing USG US Gallons
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AD-4W Skyraider
Pre-1962 designations AD-1 Skyraider
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Reheat Low: 150 306 -Med: 163 322 -High: -- 300 -Ceiling: 10058 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 625 nmi Int Fuel: 955 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 410 kg 385 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2883 kg Off Guns: 2 M2 20mm (1.2) • 1 Mk13 torpedo, APS-4 radar pod, 1 drop tank • 1 Mk1 1600 lb or 1 Mk11 2000 lb bomb, APS-4 radar, 1 drop tank • 3 Mk13 1000 lb bombs, 12 250 lb bombs or 5 inch HVAR • 1 Mk11 2000 lb bomb on C/L, 2 drop tanks, 12 HVAR under wings Remarks: In Svc: Dec 46 - ? Single-seat attack/dive/torpedo bomber. The radar can only be carried on starboard bomb rack. Only one bomb or drop tank can be carried on the two underwing shackles if the radar is carried.
AD-1Q Skyraider
Attack/EW
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1 Gen J Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-4 radar (see ordnance), 1st Gen ES. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 150 280 -Med: 163 300 -Ceiling: 7470 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 625 nmi Int Fuel: 955 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 410 kg 385 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2883 kg Off Guns: 2 M2 20mm in wings (1.2) • APS-4 radar pod under starboard wing, MX-346/A chaff dispenser pod under port wing, 1 drop tank Remarks: In Svc: Dec 46 - ? AD-1 with a second seat in the fuselage for an ECM operator, 35 built.
AD-3W Skyraider
AEW
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-20B radar, Gen 2 Manual combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Reheat Low: 130 275 -Med: 150 300 -High: -- 300 -Ceiling: 9396 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 490 nmi Int Fuel: e1040 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 410 kg 275 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2883 kg • 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1952-60 31 built.
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Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-20A radar, Gen 2 Manual combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Reheat Low: 130 280 -Med: 150 305 -High: -- 305 -Ceiling: 11978 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 430 nmi Int Fuel: 1040 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 410 kg 245 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2883 kg • 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1952-60 168 built, including 50 for the UK.
AJ-1 Savage
Bomber
AJ-2 Savage
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-31 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 235 310 -Med: 235 340 -High: 235 390 -Ceiling: 10515 m Engine Type: RP(S) + TJ Cruise Range: 1865 nmi Int Fuel: 5565 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 500 USG upper bay tank 1530 kg 600 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5445 kg • 16 Mk4 or 12 Mk9 or 8 Mk13 or 6 Mk1 or 4 Mk11 bombs • 1 Mk3, Mk4, Mk5, Mk6 or Mk7 nuclear bomb, 500 USG bay tank Remarks: In Svc: Sep 49 - mid 50s Navy’s first purpose-built nuclear bomber. Piston engines for long range cruise plus turbojet for high speed over target. Two 300 USG tip tanks are included in basic fuel load and are retained at all times. Four Savage replace 30 a/c on aircraft carriers. • Late 50: Nuclear bombs available. • 1952: ASB-1 replaces APS-31 radar.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-1 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 234 310 -Med: 234 340 -High: 234 384 -Ceiling: 10490 m Engine Type: RP(S) + TJ Cruise Range: 1865 nmi Int Fuel: 5565 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 425 USG upper bomb b. tank 1300 kg 510 nmi 500 USG upper bomb b. tank 1530 kg 600 nmi 1300 USG ‘buddy’ tank 3985 kg 1570 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5565 kg • 16 Mk4 100 lb bombs • 12 Mk12 500 lb bombs • 8 Mk13 1000 lb bombs • 6 Mk1 1600 lb bombs • 4 Mk11 2000 lb bombs • 1 Mk5, B7, Mk8, B11, B12, B15 or B39 nuclear bomb, 500 USG bay tank • 1300 USG ‘buddy’ tank with drogue refueling gear • 8 Mk26 or 8 Mk36 or 4 Mk25 or 4 Mk39 mines • Photoflash bombs or 425 USG bay tank (AJ-2P)
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Remarks: In Svc: Jan 53 - Oct 59 Uprated engines, modified tail. Two 300 USG tip tanks. • Apr 52: AJ-2P recce version operational. Retired Jan 60. • 1953: Tanker kits available - 1300 USG bay tank and inflight refuel N/P.
F2H-3/4 Banshee
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 26 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APQ-41 (F2H-3) or APG-37 (F2H-4) radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 405 510 -Med: 405 460 -High: 405 430 -Ceiling: 13655 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 820 nmi Int Fuel: 3375 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 170 USG drop tank 520 kg 180 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1360 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 2 170 USG drop tanks • 4 Mk81 250 lb bombs, 4 5in HVAR, 2 170 USG DT • 8 Mk4 100lb bombs or 8 5in HVAR rockets • 1 Mk7 or 1 Mk8 nuclear bomb (F2H-4 1952 - 55) Remarks: In Svc: Aug 52 - 1961 Can replace one 20mm with inflight refueling probe, gun attack 2.7. 250 F2H-3 and 150 F2H-4. • Retired: USN Sep 59, USNR 1961.
F3D Skyknight
Night Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 27 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APQ-35 radar suite Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 420/450 -Med: 300 410/426 -High: 300 400 -Ceiling: 10363/11155 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 690/730 nmi Int Fuel: 4135 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 220/230 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1548 kg Off Guns: 4 20mm Mk12 in nose (3.6) • 2 300 USG drop tanks • 2 Mk12 500lb or Mk11 2000lb or M13 1000lb bombs • 4 AIM-7A Sparrow (F3D-2M) Remarks: In Svc: May 50 - late 50s First USN jet-propelled night fighter. • F3D-2 had uprated engines, improved APQ-36 radar, IOC Feb 51. Use second performance figures. • F3D-2M with APQ-51A radar, 20mm removed. 16 a/c in service 1954 - 59, with VMF(N)-542 only.
F5D-1 Skylancer
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/1.5 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-64 radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 520 600 750 Med: 520 580 830 High: 520 560 950 Ceiling: 14996 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 725 nmi Int Fuel: 4240 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 225 nmi
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Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2230 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 2 drop tanks, 2 AIM-7B or 2 AIM-9B • 1 drop tank, 1 300 USG buddy store Remarks: In Svc: 1958 Evolved F4D Skyray design. Development canceled in 1956 after construction of two prototypes. Can replace 20mm with 72 FFAR rockets.
F6D-1 Missileer
Fighter
XF8U-3 Crusader III
Fighter
F7U-3 Cutlass
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 26 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APQ-81 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 286 470 -Med: 286 440 -High: 286 410 -Ceiling: 12280 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1210 nmi Int Fuel: e5880 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e3500 kg • 6 AAM-N-10 Eagle • 8 AAM-N-10 Eagle (overload with reduced fuel) Remarks: In Svc: -Can engage 6 targets at once. • Apr 61: Canceled, replaced by F-111B.
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-74 radar, 1st Gen IRST. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 530 695 Med: 500 520 1115 High: 500 555 1265 VHigh: -- -- 1030 Ceiling: 16965 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1245 nmi Int Fuel: 6235 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2270 kg • 3 AIM-7C Sparrow III, 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder Remarks: In Svc: 1964 • F8U-3F: Proposed version with auxiliary rocket motor. Ceiling 23815 m, faster climb. Speed at VHigh 1268 knots. • Dec 58: Canceled. F-4B Phantom selected instead. • Aug 60: Planned delivery to training units.
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.5 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Med/Med Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APQ-51 radar in -3M Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 500 605 Med: 410 510 540 High: 410 490 510 Ceiling: 12375 meters Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 530 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 220 USG Fuel Pod 600 kg 95 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2000 kg Off Guns: 4 20mm Mk12 (3.6) • 4 AAM-N-2 Sparrow I, 220 USG fuel pod (-3M) Remarks: In Service: 1954 - 59 Maneuverable, but underpowered, prone to malfunctions. Over one-quarter of all F7U built were lost in accidents. • 1955: F7U-3M added capability to carry Sparrow I missile.
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F11F-1 Tiger
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 560 650 Med: 460 530 630 High: 460 520 610 Ceiling: 12700 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 670 nmi Int Fuel: 3135 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 140 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1106 kg Offensive Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2 150 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Mar 57 - Apr 61 Production cut short in favor of the Crusader. Probably would have been fitted with Mk81, Mk82, Mk83 bombs, LAU-3 and LAU-32 rocket pods if had continued in service. Redesignated as F-11A in 1962 as used for training into 1960s. Planned APS-50 radar never fitted.
F11F-2 Super Tiger
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-67 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 520 586 660 Med: 520 930 1162 High: 520 956 855 Ceiling: 15331 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 720 nmi Int Fuel: 3255 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 145 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 950 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 2 AIM-9 Sidewinder, 2 AIM-7C Sparrow, 2 drop tanks • 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder Remarks: In Svc: -After failing to get any USN contracts, was entered in NATO strike fighter contest. Lost out to the F-104 Starfighter for the NATO Standard light fighter.
FJ-3 Fury
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-30A range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 450 600 -Med: 450 550 -High: 450 500 -Ceiling: 14230 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 450 nmi Int Fuel: 1335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 295 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e1400 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 2 drop tanks • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2 drop tanks (FJ-3M) • 2 drop tanks, 2 LAU-3, 2 LAU-32 rocket launchers • 4 Mk9 or 4 Mk82 500lb bombs • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2 drop tanks (FJ-3M) • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder (FJ-3M)
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Remarks: In Svc: May 55 - 60 Relegated to VU squadrons as FJ-3D drone control aircraft. • 1956: FJ-3M in service. All fitted with inflight refuel P. • Jun 59: Last USN squadron converts to Crusader.
P6M-2 SeaMaster
Minelaying/Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 60 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-1 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 465 590 -Med: 465 560 -High: 465 520 -Ceiling: 13225 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1540 nmi Int Fuel: 24355 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 3070 USG bay tank 9405 kg 700 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 13620 kg Def Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm in tail turret (0.9) • 5 Mk10 or 15 Mk19 or 15 Mk25 or 28 Mk36 or 8 Mk39 or 36 Mk50 or 15 Mk52 mines • 1 B28 or 2 Mk91 nuclear bombs • High altitude camera, 27 photo flash flares • Bay tank as tanker - inflight refuel P/P Remarks: In Svc: -Flying boat with beaching gear. Primary roles are minelaying and reconnaissance. Secondary role nuclear strike. Canceled Aug 59.
XRON-1 Observation Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 5 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 45 57 -Med: 45 57 -Ceiling: 3932 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 35 nmi Int Fuel: 3.3 kg Remarks: In Svc: -Helicopter. Manned version of the QH-50 DASH. Unarmed.
Post-1962 Designations A-1E/G Skyraider
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 170 260 -Med: 170 280 -High: -- 260 -Ceiling: 8169 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 460 nmi Int Fuel: 1165 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 260 nmi 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 515 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3630 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 12 Zuni 5” HVAR, 1 M66 bomb, 2 150 USG drop tanks • 12 Mk81 250lb, 3 Mk83 1000lb bombs • 12 M30/M57/M64/M81/M88 or 12 Mk82 bombs • 6 Mk50 mines, 2 300 USG drop tanks • 3 Mk36 or Mk26 or Mk25 mines • APS-31 radar pod, 6 Mk81 bombs (A-1G) • APS-31 radar pod, 16 SSQ-2 sonobuoys or 1 Mk34 torpedo, (A1G) • 1 Mk90 Betty NDB, 2 300 USG drop tanks (A-1G) • 1 Mk7, Mk8, Mk12, Mk91 or BOAR nuclear weapons, 2 300 USG drop tanks (A-1G)
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Remarks: In Svc: Apr 53 - 60/75 Pre-1962 designation AD-5. • A-1G: Night attack/ASW version with ARR-26 sonobuoy receiver, AERO 2A dispenser with 18 SSQ-2 aural sonobuoys. Pre-1962 designation AD-5N, in service 1969 - 75.
A-1H/J Skyraider
Attack
A-3A Skywarrior
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 170 270 -Med: 170 290 -High: -- 260 -Ceiling: 9540 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 585 nmi Int Fuel: 1165 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 330 nmi 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 655 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4400 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 12 Zuni 5” HVAR or 6 Mk81 or 6 Mk82, 2 300 USG drop tanks • 12 Mk81 250lb, 3 Mk83 1000lb bombs • 12 M30/M57/M64/M81/M88 or 12 Mk82 bombs • 6 Mk50 mines, 2 300 USG drop tanks • 1 Mk7, Mk8, Mk11, Mk12/B12, B43, B57, BOAR, MK101 nuclear bomb, 2 300 USG drop tanks • 1 300 USG buddy store, 2 300 USG drop tanks (1957) Remarks: In Svc: 1953 - Apr 68 Pre-1962 designation AD-6. In USAF service until 1975. USN only used nuclear bombs - LABS replaces radar provisions. • A-1J: Similar a/c (no game differences). Pre-1962 designation AD-7. In service Sep 56 - 68. • 1957: Operational as buddy tanker. Buddy store and drop tanks carry jet fuel for fighters - this fuel cannot be used by A-1H/J.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: ASB-1 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 535 -Med: 460 520 -High: 460 510 -Ceiling: 12466 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 2280 nmi Int Fuel: 13435 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 440 USG bay tank 1350 kg 270 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5811 kg Def Guns: 2 M3 20mm in tail with Aero 21B FC radar (1.1) • 8 Mk82 or Mk12 or M64 500 lb bombs • 4 Mk83 or 6 Mk13 or M65 1000 lb bombs • 4 Mk84 or 6 Mk11 or 6 M66 2000lb bombs • 2 Mk10 or 4 Mk25 or 6 Mk36 or 8 Mk50 mines • 1 Mk4, Mk5, Mk6, B7, B8, B11, B12, B15, B27, B39 nuclear bomb • 1 440 USG bay fuel tank, photo flash bombs (RA-3A) Remarks: In Svc: Mar 56 - 60 Pre-1962 designation A3D-1. 49 a/c delivered. Essex planned with three a/c (Pacific), Midway class with 9 a/c, Forrestal 12 a/c. Two a/c on alert 15. • EA-3A: 5 A3D-1Q ELINT conversions. In service Jan 56. • RA-3A: A3D-1P recon conversions with cameras. In service Sep 56.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
A-3B Skywarrior
Attack
A-4A Skyhawk
Attack
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-1 or ASB-7 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 560 -Med: 460 530 -High: 460 510 -Ceiling: 12527 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1930 nmi Int Fuel: 13290 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 748 USG bay tank 2290 kg 390 nmi 1224 USG bay tank 3750 kg 640 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6040 kg Def Guns: 2 M3 20mm in tail turret with Aero 21B FC radar (1.1) • 8 Mk12 or Mk82 500 lb bombs • 6 Mk11 or Mk83 1000 lb bombs • 4 Mk13 or 3 Mk84 2000lb Bombs • 2 Mk10 or 1 Mk12 or 4 Mk25 or 6 Mk36 or 4 Mk39 or 12 Mk50 or 6 Mk52 or 12 Mk53 or 4 Mk55 mines • 1 Mk4/Mk6/B15/B39 or 2 B27 nuclear bombs • Photo flash bombs (RA-3B) Remarks: In Svc: 1958 - 1991 Pre-1962 designation A3D-2. 164 produced - last 41 have redesigned wing, provision as tankers (KA-3B below), ASB-7 and 1st Gen J replacing 20mm guns. • A-3B: Attack version, in service Oct 58 - Dec 64, 163 built. • EA-3B: 24 A3D-2Q ELINT version with 1st gen ES. In service Nov 59 - Sep 91. • EKA-3B: EW/tanker with 2 ALT-27 internal spot jammers (2@15), inflight refuel P/P, cannot carry bay tanks, 1930 nmi range. Five conversions from A-3B, 34 from KA-3A. In service May 67 - May 74. • KA-3B: 85 conversions, tanker with inflight refuel P/P, 748 USG bay tank, 1224 USG bay tank, 2960 nmi range. Retired early 90s. • RA-3B: 30 A3D-2P recon with cameras. Fitted with IRLS by 1966. In service Aug 59 - Jul 71. • 1958: Cleared as tanker and receiver. • 1959: Low altitude attack training commences. • 1960s: Fitted with 1st Gen jammer replacing tail gun. • Nov 87: Shore based only from this date.
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 16 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 565 -Med: 410 545 -High: 410 520 -Ceiling: 12295 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 745 nmi Int Fuel: 2450 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 200 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2710 kg Off Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm (1.8) • 3 M57 or 3 M64 or 3 M65 or 3 M81 or 3 M88 or 3 Mk81 or 3 Mk82 or 3 Mk83 bombs • 2 Mk82, 1 Mk83 or 1 Mk84 bombs • 1 150 USG drop tank, 2 Mk82 or 2 LAU-3/10/32 rocket pods • 2 150 USG tanks, 1 BOAR or Mk7/Mk8/Mk12/Mk91/B28 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: Sep 56 - Mar 72 Pre-1962 designation A4D-1. Removed from frontline service before 1964. Used by reserves from 1960. • 1969: Redesignated TA-4A. Despite the designation these remain single seat.
B-5
America’s Aircraft
A-4B/C/L Skyhawk
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 16 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-53 radar (A-4C) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 560 -Med: 430 550 -High: 430 520 -Ceiling: 11250 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 720/685 nmi Int Fuel: 2450 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 190/185 nmi 300 USG drop tank (Oct 58) 920 kg 385/365 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3010 kg Off Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm (1.8) • 3 M57 or 3 M64 or 3 M65 or 3 M81 or 3 M88 or 3 Mk81 or 3 Mk82 or 3 Mk83 bombs • 3 Mk36 or 3 Mk50 or 3 Mk52 mines • 2 300 USG DT, 300 USG buddy store (Oct 58) • 1 300 USG drop tank, and either: • 2 Mk83 bombs or 2 LAU-3, -10, -32 rocket pods • 2 AGM-12B/C Bullpup (Sep 59) • 2 AGM-45A Shrike (A-4C 1964) • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder (A-4C Apr 62) • 1 Mk7/Mk12/B28/B43/B57/Mk91 nuclear bomb • 1964: Centerline Multiple Ejector Rack available. • 10 M57 or 10 M81 or 10 M88 or 12 Mk81 • 6 Mk82, 2 Mk83 bombs (standard CAS) • 1964: u/w Triple Ejector Racks • 1 300 USG DT, 6 M57 or 6 M81 or 6 M88 bombs • 1 300 USG DT, 6 Mk81 or 6 Mk82 or 2 Mk83 bombs • 2 300 USG DT, 3 Mk82 bombs or 3 LAU-3, -10, -32 rocket pods Remarks: In Svc: 1956/1960 - 78 Pre-1962 designation A4D-2/2N. A-4B/C use first ranges, A-4L second. • 1966 - 67: One 20mm cannon replaced with 1st gen jammer, off guns (0.9). • 1969: Final carrier deployment for A-4B. Redesignated TA-4B. • 1969 - 72: 100 A-4C converted to A-4L for reserve units. Has avionics hump with ballistic bombsight. Not nuclear capable. • A-4B Sep 56 - Mar 72, A-4C Feb 60 - 72, A-4L Dec 69 - Mar 78.
A-4E/F Skyhawk
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-53 radar, Gen 0 RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 420 586 -Med: 420 550 -High: 410 534 -Ceiling: 12802 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 800 nmi Int Fuel: 2450 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 430 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3711 kg Off Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm (1.8) • 1 300 USG DT or 6 Mk82, 12 Mk81 or 2 Mk83 bombs • 1 300 USG DT, 2 Mk82 or 2 LAU-3, 2 AGM-45A Shrike (Apr 65) • 2 300 USG drop tanks, and either: • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder (A-4F only) • 8 Mk82 or Mk20 Rockeye II • 5 LAU-3, -10, -32 rocket pods • 1 B28 nuclear bomb • 2 AGM-12B/C Bullpup • 300 USG buddy store • 1 AGM-62 Walleye (Mar 67) • 1 GBU-10/12 Paveway I (1972)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 3 Mk36 or 5 Mk50 or 3 Mk52 mines Remarks: In Svc: Jan 63 - 89 Pre-1962 designation A4D-5. • TA-4F: Two seat version, 2055 kg fuel, 955 nmi range. In service May 66. • Oct 65: Fitted with 1st Gen J&D. • Jun 67: A-4F delivered. Same game stats.147 delivered, 100 have increased engine thrust, man Rating 3.0/2.0. • 1967 - 75: Fitted with avionics hump, ballistic bombsight, 1st Gen RWR,AGM-45 Shrike, Sidewinder. Some have radar removed with Walleye capability added. • Aug 72: Two TA-4F fitted with AVQ-27 cockpit laser designator. Some fitted with LST vice radar and Paveway I bombs. Operate from Hancock. • Retired: USN Dec 75, USMC 1976, USNR 1978. USMCR A-4E/F 1983/1989.
A-4M Skyhawk
Attack
A-5A Vigilante
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-53 radar, Gen 0 RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 420 586 -Med: 420 550 -High: 420 534 -Ceiling: 12880 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 695 nmi Int Fuel: 2450 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 375 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2500 kg Off Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm (1.8) • 2 DT, 2 AIM-9G or 2 AIM-9H Sidewinder • 12 Mk81, 6 Mk82 • 1 DT, 14 Mk81 bombs or 2 Mk83 bombs • 2 DT, 8 Mk81/Mk82/Mk20 Rockeye II or 1 Mk83/Mk84 bombs • 1 DT, 4 AGM-12A/B or 4 AGM-45A or 4 AGM-65B/E or 4 GBU-12 Paveway II • 1 DT, 2 Walleye I or 2 GBU-16 Paveway II • 2 DT, 2 AGM-45A or 1 Walleye I • 2 DT, 1 300 USG buddy store • 2 DT, 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: Apr 71 - Aug 94 USMC only. • OA-4M two seat version IOC 1979. Not fitted with LST or nuclear capability. Internal fuel 2055 kg, 835 nmi range. • 1981: Radar removed. Fitted with computing bombsight, LST, 1st Gen RWR, AGM-65E capability. • Retired: USMC 27 Feb 90, USMCR Aug 94.
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-12 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 615 700 Med: 480 590 750 High: 480 535 1147 VHigh: -- -- 975 Ceiling: 15880 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1100 nmi Int Fuel: 6785 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 290 USG buddy store 890 kg 205 nmi 295 USG bay tank 905 kg 210 nmi 400 USG drop tank 1225 kg 285 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3450 kg • 1 B28 nuclear bomb internally, 2 Bay tanks, 2 DT • 2 Mk84 or Mk83 bombs
B-6
America’s Aircraft
• 2 bay tanks, internal buddy store-inflight refuel: P/P. Remarks: In Svc: Jun 61 - 1964 Pre-1962 designation; A3J-1. A-5A, A-5B converted to RA-5C. Must eject bay tanks the same time as dropping internal nuclear bomb load.
A-5B Vigilante
Attack
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-12 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 615 700 Med: 480 590 750 High: 480 535 1147 VHigh: -- -- 975 Ceiling: 14935 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1325 nmi Int Fuel: 8195 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 295 USG bay tank 905 kg 210 nmi 400 USG drop tank 1225 kg 285 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3450 kg • 1 B28 nuclear bomb internally, 4 drop tanks • 4 Mk84 or 4 Mk83 bombs Remarks: In Svc: ? Pre-1962 designation A3J-2. More powerful engines, increased fuel, two additional underwing hp. 18 ordered, six built, but order changed to conversion to RA-5C. Never deployed operationally.
A-6A/B/C Intruder
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 28 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-92, APQ-88 radar, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 415 570 -Med: 415 515 -High: 415 460 -Ceiling: 12268 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1355 nmi Int Fuel: 7180 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 250 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8169 kg • 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb, 4 drop tanks • 28 Mk81/Mk82/Mk20 Rockeye II or 5 Mk83/Mk84 • 300 USG buddy refuel store, 4 300 USG drop tanks • 1 DT or 6 Mk82, 4 AGM-45A Shrike (1966) • AVQ-10A Pave Knife tgt pod, 4 GBU-10 or 4 GBU-12 Paveway I (Nov 72) • 1 drop tank, and either: • 2 AGM-45A Shrike, 6 Rockeye II (1966) • 20 Mk36 or 8 Mk40 DST mines • 4 Mk25, Mk50, Mk52, Mk53, Mk55 or Mk56 mines • 22 Mk81 or 22 Mk82 or 22 Rockeye II • 4 Mk83 or 4 Mk84 or 4 LAU-3, -10, -32 • 4 AGM-12A/B Bullpup or 4 AGM-45A Shrike • 2 drop tanks, and either: • 18 Mk81 or 18 Mk82 or 18 Rockeye II or 3 Mk83 or 3 Mk84 • AVQ-10A Pave Knife, 2 GBU-10 or 2 GBU-12 Paveway I • A-6B has either: • 2 DT, 2 AGM-78A (1968) or 2 AGM-78B (1970) • 1 DT, 2 AGM-45A, 2 AGM-78 • A-6C with Sea TRIM pod, and either: • 2 DT, 12 Mk82 • 10 CBU-24 or 20 Mk82 or 10 Rockeye II or 4 GBU-10 or 4 GBU-12 Paveway I Remarks: In Svc: Sep 63 - Mar 78 Pre-1962 designation A2F-1.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• Apr 65: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR. • 1966: Fitted with APQ-112 vice APQ-88. • 1967 - 70: 19 A-6B introduced with APQ-103 replacing APQ-92, carries AGM-45, AGM-78. 10 have 1st Gen ES vice APQ-112 (Mod 0), 6 have 1st Gen ELS vice APQ-112 (TIAS), 3 use AGM-78 seeker as 1st gen ELS (PAT). • 1970: 12 A-6C introduced, carries Sea TRIM targeting pod. • 12 Dec 70: USMC A-6A use Paveway I bombs. • 1972: 3 A-6C have Sea TRIM targeting pod fitted with laser designator vice LLTV. GBU-12 (Nov 72). • Nov 71: Some A-6A fitted for AVQ-10 targeting pods. Three pods available. • Retired: A-6C late 75; A-6B 1977; A-6A - USMC Mar 78, Atlantic USN 1976, Pacific USN 1977.
A-6E Intruder/KA-6D
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 28 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-148 radar, 1st Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 415 570 -Med: 415 535 -High: 415 500 -Ceiling: 12925 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1355 nmi Int Fuel: 7180 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8165 kg • 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb, 4 DT • 28 Mk81 or 28 Mk82 or 28 Mk20 Rockeye II or 5 Mk83 or 5 Mk84 • 2 DT, 18 Mk81 or 18 Mk82 or 18 Rockeye II or 3 Mk83 or 3 Mk84 • 4 AGM-45A, 6 Mk82 or 1 DT • 2 AGM-45A, 2 AGM-78 or 4 Rockeye II • 4 drop tanks (KA-6D) • 4 drop tanks, 1 300 USG buddy store (A-6E) • 1 drop tank, and either: • 22 Mk81 or 22 Mk82 or 22 Rockeye II or 6 Mk83 or 4 Mk84 • 4 LAU-3, -10, -32 rocket pods • 22 Mk36 DST or 10 Mk40 DST or 4 Mk25/36/52/53/55/56 mines • 4 GBU-10 or 4 GBU-12 or 4 GBU-16 Paveway II • Weapons Control System Improvement (WCSI) • 1 DT, 4 Harpoon (late 81) • 1 DT, 4 AGM-123A (1985) • 3 DT, 2 AGM-84E (1990) • Systems Weapons Improvement Program (SWIP) • 1 DT, 4 AGM-84 Harpoon IC • 1 DT, 4 AGM-88A (by 1991) • 1 DT, 4 AGM-65E/F (Feb 92) • 3 DT, 2 AGM-65E/F or 2 Harpoon IC or 2 AGM-88A • Desert Storm (1991) • ALQ-167 ECM pod, 6 Mk83 • ALQ-167 ECM pod, 1 GBU-12 • ALQ-167 ECM pod, 2 AGM-88 Remarks: In Svc: 1971 - 97 KA-6D is tanker version with bombsight, radar and RWR removed, inflight refuel P/P. • A-6G: Canceled version with APQ-173 radar, advanced bombsight, 3rd Gen J&D, additional two hp for AIM-120 AMRAAM. Reduced frontal radar signature (Small 300°-060°). • 1978: 10 fitted with AGM-78. Retired 1981. Atlantic has 2-3 per squadron, Pacific all with VA-115 in Japan. • Dec 78 - 1984?: TRAM upgrade. 2nd Gen FLIR, LST and laser rangefinder/designator added. Bombsight upgraded to Computing. First deployment Sep 79 by VA-35 on Nimitz. 8 TRAM fitted for AGM-78 - Atlantic detachments of 2-3 a/c. Pacific has 4 a/c on Midway then CVW-2 (1986). Standard missile retired 1988. • Sep 86: NVG operational. • 1990 - Jan 92: SWIP upgrade with 2nd Gen J&D, 2nd gen RWR,
B-7
America’s Aircraft APQ-156 vice APQ-148. AGM-65E/F and AGM-88 capability added. Harpoon IC date unknown. • 1991: Some fitted with ALQ-167 ECM pod - treat as 3rd gen jammer against SA-6 only. 7 TRAM, 2 SWIP squadrons deployed. • Retired: KA-6D 1993; A-6E - USMC 29 Apr 93, USN 28 Feb 97.
A-7A/B Corsair II
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-116 radar, Gen 0 RWR radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 455 596 -Med: 455 555 -High: 455 534 -Ceiling: 12220/12890 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1295/1390 nmi Int Fuel: 4640 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 365/395 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4535/6940 kg Off Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm (1.8) • 2 AIM-9B or 2 AIM-9D Sidewinder or 4 Zuni rockets in every loadout • 2 AGM-45A, 2 Mk20 Rockeye II, 2 drop tanks • 2 AGM-45A, 4 CBU-29 or 4 Rockeye II bombs • 4 AGM-12B/C Bullpup or 2 AGM-62 Walleye I, 2 drop tanks or 4 LAU-33 • 24 Mk81 or 12 Mk82 or 12 Rockeye II • 2 DT, 6 Mk81 or 6 Mk82 or 6 Rockeye II • 3 DT, 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb • 6 Mk50 or Mk52 or Mk53 or Mk55 or Mk56 mines • 1 300 USG buddy store, 1 drop tank Remarks: In Svc: Nov 66 - 1987 • A-7A in service 1966 - 77. Use first range, ceiling and payloads. • A-7B with increased engine thrust, 1st Gen J&D, 1st Gen RWR, in service 1968 - 87. Use second ceiling, range and payload values. • 1966 - 67: Bullpup, AGM-45 Shrike, Sidewinder and Walleye trials.
A-7D Corsair II
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-126 radar, Gen 0 RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 470 573 -Med: 470 580 -High: 470 550 -Ceiling: 12800 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1175 nmi Int Fuel: 4365 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 355 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6810 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 AIM-9E or 2 AIM-9J Sidewinder in every loadout • 6 AGM-65B/D or 2 GBU-8 or 4 GBU-10/12 Paveway I/II, 2 drop tanks • 2 AGM-45A, 2 drop tanks, 4 Mk20 Rockeye II • 4 AGM-12B/C Bullpup, 2 drop tanks • 24 Mk82 or 10 Rockeye II or 6 Mk84 or 14 M117 bombs • 20 Mk82 or 12 CBU-24/49/52 or 4 Mk84 or 6 M117 bombs, 1 ECM pod • 10 Mk82/Mk82SE or 10 CBU-24/49/52 or 6 LAU-3/68 rocket pods 2 drop tanks • 8 Mk82 or 8 CBU-24/49/52 or 2 Mk84, 2 drop tanks, 1 ECM pod Remarks: In Svc: Aug 69 - Oct 93 USAF version of A-7 for war in Vietnam. Replaced F-100 Super Saber, A-1 Skyraider and AC-47 in various ground attack roles. ECM pods are ALQ-71, ALQ-87, ALQ-101, ALQ-119 or ALQ-131.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• First 16 ac have inflight refuel P. First 73 lack moving map display, but fitted with Bullpup. All retired by 1981. • 1974 - 82: ANG squadrons equipped. Retired active forces Jun 81. • 1980 - 1982: Estimated AGM-65 capability added, 1st Gen RWR and 2nd Gen D at this time. • May 87 - 1988: 48 a/c upgraded in three squadrons - radar modified to TF, carries AAR-49 LANA pod vice one drop tank.
A-7C/E Corsair II
Attack
A-7F Strikefighter
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-126 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 600 -Med: 460 550 -High: 460 506 -Ceiling: 13100 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1210 nmi Int Fuel: 4520 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 350 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6800 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 Cheek hp can carry 2 AIM-9D or 2 AIM-9L in all configurations (1980s) • 2 drop tanks, 2 B57/B43/B61 nuclear bombs • 3 drop tanks, 1 B57/B43/B61 nuclear bomb • 4 AGM-45 Shrike or 4 Mk84 bombs • 2 drop tanks, AWW-9 guidance pod, 2 Walleye II ER/DL • 2 drop tanks, 12 LAU-10 or 12 Mk82 bombs • 12 Mk20 Rockeye or 20 Mk81 or 20 Mk82 or 6 Mk83 • 1 300 USG drop tank, 1 300 USG buddy store • 2 drop tanks, 4 GBU-10 Paveway I (1972) • 2 drop tanks, 4 GBU-10 Paveway II (1980s) • 4 AGM-88A HARM (late 85) • 4 AGM-65F (1989) • 2 drop tanks or 6 Rockeye II, 2 AGM-45 Shrike/AGM-88A HARM • 6 Mk50 or Mk52 or Mk53 or Mk55 or Mk56 mines Remarks: In Svc: 1969 - 91 • A-7C variant, 86 aircraft. Used engine from A-7B. Use performance values from A-7B with sensors and weapons of -7E. • Apr 70: A-7E in service. Deployed May 1970. • 1972: Fitted with 2nd Gen J&D, 1st Gen RWR. • Sep 78: Some aircraft fitted to carry AAR-45 FLIR pod on starboard inner wing hp in place of drop tank. In service Jul 79. • 1980: Fitted with maneuvering flaps, Man Rating 2.5/1.5.
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-126 radar (see remarks), 2nd Gen RWR, 2nd Gen FLIR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 470 570 650 Med: 470 580 720 High: 470 550 690 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 785 nmi Int Fuel: 4700 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 220 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7880 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 3 hp per wing, inner four wet. Use A-7D loadouts • 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder in every loadout Remarks: In Svc: 1991 Lengthened fuselage, P&W F100-PW-220 TF afterburning engine, redesigned airfoils. Enhanced power & maneuverability. Two YA-7F prototypes flight tested in 1989 with good results. Canceled in favor
B-8
America’s Aircraft
of F-16 Block 40. APQ-126 upgraded from terrain avoidance to terrain-following. Airframe could have served until 2010. Speeds estimated.
A-10A Thunderbolt II
Ground Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 380 -Med: 300 370 -High: 340 350 -Ceiling: 13715 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 865 nmi Int Fuel: 5100 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7250 kg Off Guns: GAU-8 30mm (2.4) • In all loadouts: 2 AIM-9L/M Sidewinder, 1 ALQ-119/131/184 jamming pod, plus AAS-35 Pave Penny pod from early 1978 • 6 AGM-65B Maverick • 6 AGM-65D Maverick (Feb 86) • 6 Mk82 or 6 CBU-52/58/71 or 6 Mk20 Rockeye II, and either: • 6 AGM-65B/D • 2 AGM-65G (1989?) • 4 CBU-87/89/97 or 4 Mk84, 6 AGM-65B/D or 2 AGM-65G • 4 AGM-65D or 2 AGM-65G, 6 Mk82 or 6 Rockeye II, 2 SUU-25 flare dispensers (night attack) • 4 Mk82, 2 AGM-65B/D/G/K, 2 LAU-131 rocket pods (OA-10A) • 4 Mk82, 1 AGM-65D/G/K, Litening AT tgt pod, 2 LAU-131 rocket pods (A-10A+) • 4 Mk82, 3 AGM-65D/H or 1 AGM-65G/K, AAQ-28 Litening AT tgt pod (A-10A+) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 77 - 2011 ‘Warthog’. STOL with Clean load - FOL must have prepared surfaces (cannot operate from unprepared runways). Halve Man Rating at Medium and High altitudes. US-based units initially used ALQ119(V)5 and overseas based units used ALQ-131 jammer pods. • Oct 87: Some squadrons tasked as AFAC (airborne forward air controller) with a/c known as OA-10A (no equipment changes). Pilots are either trained for AFAC or attack only. • 1991: Fitted with LASTE (Computing bombsight) and NVG. Estimated 2nd Gen RWR at this time. • 1995: All squadrons are dual tasked with attack and AFAC. Pilots trained in both roles. • 2005: Fitted with 3rd Gen D. • Aug 06 - 11: All updated to A-10C. • Jan-Mid 08: 100 ANG and Reserve aircraft upgraded to A-10A+ with Litening AT, pod limited to 2nd Gen by cockpit displays
A-10C Thunderbolt II
Ground Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 381 -Med: 300 370 -High: 340 350 -Ceiling: 13715 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 865 nmi Int Fuel: 5100 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6505 kg Off Guns: GAU-8 30mm (2.4) • In all loadouts: 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder, 1 ALQ-184 jammer pod, Comet decoy pod, targeting pod - AAQ-28 Litening AT (2007) or AAQ-33 (2009) • 4 GBU-31 • 6 GBU-10 or GBU-12 or GBU-32 or GBU-38 • 6 GBU-54 (early 09) • 6 CBU-103/CBU-104 or 6 CBU-105 WCMD (after 2010)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 2 AGM-65E/G/K or 6 AGM-65D/H or 2 LAU-131, and either: • 4 GBU-10 or GBU-12 or GBU-31 or GBU-32 or GBU-38 or 4 GBU-54 • 4 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD Remarks: In Svc: Aug 07 STOL with Clean load - FOL must have prepared surfaces (cannot operate from unprepared runways). Halve Man Rating at Medium and High altitudes. Initially limited by cockpit displays to 2nd Gen tgt pods. Can carry Mk82 vice GBU-12 and Mk84 vice GBU-10. • 2010: AGM-65E2 available replacing AGM-65E. • 2013 - 15: Fitted with HMD. • Mar 16: APKWS II available, 7 carried per LAU-131 rocket pod. • 2017: Fitted with high resolution displays, no targeting pod restrictions.
A-12 Avenger II
Attack
A-37B Dragonfly
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Medium/Stealthy Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-183 radar, 3rd gen ES/RWR, 3rd Gen FLIR, laser designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 450 500 -Med: 450 525 -High: 450 500 -Ceiling: 12200 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1400 nmi Int Fuel: 9700 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4940 kg • 2 AIM-120, 2 AGM-88 or 2 GBU-24 or 2 B61 • 2 AIM-120, 4 Mk84 or 10 Mk83 • 4 AIM-120 Remarks: In Svc: 1996 All-weather carrier-launched attack aircraft. Started in 1983, first flight planned for 1990, rescheduled for 1992. Plagued by weight gains and cost overruns. Cruise speed estimated. • 1991: Canceled.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 455 -Med: 400 440 -High: 400 440 -Ceiling: 12730 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 345 nmi Int Fuel: 1565 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG drop tank 305 kg 95 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1861 kg Off Guns: 1 GAU-2B/A 7.62mm minigun (1.1) • 4 Mk82 500lb bombs, 4 drop tanks • 6 Mk82 500lb bombs, 2 drop tanks • 4 Mk117 750 lb bombs, 4 Mk82 500 lb bombs • 4 SUU-11A gun pods and 4 LAU-32 rocket pods Remarks: In Svc: 1967 - 92 Has two permanently fixed tip tanks; included in range and fuel figures. Cockpit unpressurized, usually limited to Medium altitude. • Early 80s: Remaining aircraft converted to OA-37B FAC role.
AC-47D Spooky
Gunship
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 144 -Med: 120 144 -Ceiling: 7450 m Engine Type: RP
B-9
America’s Aircraft Cruise Range: 1180 nmi Int Fuel: 2240 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: None Off Guns: 3 SUU-11A 7.62mm rotary Remarks: In Svc: Nov 65 - Dec 69 Fires from Low altitude out to 3000 yards. 1st Air Commando used Puff call sign, 4th Air Commando used Spooky. • 1967: SUU-11A were replaced by M134 Gatlings. Maneuver Rating 1.0/0.5.
AC-119G Shadow
Gunship
AC-119K Stinger
Gunship
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: NOD, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 115 150 -Med: 141 150 -Ceiling: 6460 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1700 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: None Off Guns: 4 SUU-11A/1A 7.62mm Remarks: In Svc: Dec 68 - Sep 71 Carries 60 illumination flares (3 minute burn time). Night Observation Device (NOD) is LLTV.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APQ-136 GMTI radar, 1st Gen FLIR, NOD, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 115 229 -Med: 141 282 -Ceiling: 6460 m Engine Type: RP+TJ Cruise Range: 1700 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: None Off Guns: 4 SUU-11A/1A 7.62mm, 2 M61A1 20mm Remarks: In Svc: Nov 69 - Dec 72 APQ-136 can detect moving ground vehicles. Carries 24 illumination flares.
AC-130A Spectre
Gunship
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 64 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APQ-136 GMTI radar, NODs, 1st Gen FLIR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 256 273 -Med: 284 303 -High: 286 315 -Ceiling: e7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: e1495 nmi Int Fuel: e12525 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: None Off Guns: 4 M134 7.62mm, 4 M61A1 20mm Remarks: In Svc: 1968 - Sep 95 APQ-136 can detect moving ground vehicles. • AC-130A Gunship II: Stats as above, in service 1968 - 70. • AC-130A Surprise Package: Offensive guns 2 M134 7.62mm miniguns, 2 M61A1 20mm, 2 M2A1 Bofors 40mm. In service 1968. • Oct 69: Surprise Package fitted with Gen 0 RWR, LLTV, laser designator, offensive guns 2 M61A1 20mm, 2 Bofors 40mm. • 1972: Fitted with ALQ-87 ECM pods.
AC-130H Spectre
Gunship
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 1st Gen RWR, laser rf/designator, 1st Gen FLIR
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 284 315 -Med: 284 315 -High: 284 315 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1840 nmi Int Fuel: 18145 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 1300 USG Drop Tank 3980 kg 475 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: M102 105mm howitzer w/100 rds; M2A1 Bofors 40mm, two M61 20mm Remarks: In Svc: 1973 - May 15 Limited to Medium altitude while firing by lack of cabin pressurization. FLIR and laser have portside arc. APN-59B can detect moving ground vehicles. Typically carries 45 airburst HE, 45 impact HE and 10 smoke rounds for 105mm. Carries QRC 80-01 (similar to ALQ-119) and QRC 84-02 (1st Gen IR jammer) as standard under external wing tanks. Carries two 1300 USG tanks as standard. • 1978: Fitted with inflight refuel B. • 1987 - 93: Fitted with 2nd Gen D, 2nd gen FLIR, computing bombsight. Can fire guns from High altitude. In service Jul 90. • 1995 - 99: Fitted with 3rd Gen J&D. • 1997: Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. • 1998 - 00: Both M61 removed. • 2005: 105mm dual purpose rounds available, can be set as airburst or impact. • 2009: Fitted to engage two targets at once (105mm and 40mm) and 3rd Gen IR jammer.
AC-130J Ghostrider
Gunship
AC-130U Spooky II
Gunship
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: 4th Gen FLIR, laser rfs/designator, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 320 355 -Med: 320 355 -High: 320 355 -Ceiling: 8510 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3485 nmi Int Fuel: 29340 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: GAU-23 30mm • 8 GBU-39, 10 AGM-176A Griffin Remarks: In Svc: Sep 17 Fuel and ranges include two 1360 USG external tanks. • Apr 18: Fitted with 1 M102 105mm howitzer, DIRCM (3rd Gen IR Jammer). • Mar 19: Fitted with AGM-114 Hellfire vice GBU-39 and GBU-69 vice AGM-176A. • 2021: Planned to fit 3rd Gen J&D.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-180 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, laser rf/designator, 2nd Gen FLIR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 265 285 -Med: 280 330 -High: 300 330 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2125 nmi Int Fuel: 18145 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: M102 105mm howitzer; M2A1 Bofors 40mm; GAU-12 25mm
B-10
America’s Aircraft
Remarks: In Svc: Jul 94 Pressurized cabin, can fire from any altitude. Can blindfire using APQ-180 radar as radar tracks gunfire and impact point. Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammers and IR suppression (Medium IR signature).13 AC-130U and 4 AC-130U have two Mk44 30mm replacing 40mm and 25mm. Can engage two targets at once. • 1997: Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. • Jul 08: AC-130U+4 have Mk44 30mm removed due to poor accuracy. • Jul 10: Fitted with 4th Gen FLIR. • 2018: Fitted with 2nd Gen ELS. • 2020: Planned retirement date when AC-130J reaches FOC.
Ceiling: 3720 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 830 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 355 kg Off Guns: M197 3-barreled 20mm in chin turret (0.5) • 2 GPU-2 gun pods, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods • 4 LAU-61 or 2 LAU-68 rocket pods • 2 AIM-9L Sidewinder (1983) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 71 - 1992 Helicopter. First purpose-built USMC model. Twin engines. Cannot uncage AIM-9L seeker, use 1st Gen for Maneuver Difference. Can increase payload up to 770 kg with 415 kg fuel, 160 nmi range. • 1980s?: Fitted with 2nd Gen D.
AF-1E Fury
Attack
AH-1S Cobra
Attack
AH-1G/Q Cobra
Attack
AH-1T Sea Cobra
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 442 570 -Med: 446 550 -High: 432 534 -Ceiling: 12192 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 365 nmi Int Fuel: 2167 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 145 nmi 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 110 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4400 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2 drop tanks • 3 AGM-12A Bullpup, 1 guidance pod, 2 150 USG DT (Apr 59) • 6 Zuni 5 inch rockets • 4 LAU-3 or LAU-32 rocket pods, 1 200 USG DT • 6 M58 500 lb or 2 M65 1000 lb or 2 M66 2000 lb bombs • 1 Mk7/Mk12/B28 nuclear bomb, 1 200 USG DT, 2 150 USG DT • 1 200 USG DT, 1 300 USG buddy store Remarks: In Svc: Jun 57 - mid 60s Pre-1962 designation FJ-4B. Final naval Sabre development. Only served in Pacific Fleet. Can replace radar with LABS avionics to toss nuclear bombs. • 1962: Last carrier deployment. Passed to reserves.
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 143 175 -Med: 143 175 -Ceiling: 3475 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 215 nmi Int Fuel: 830 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 860 kg Off Guns: GAU-2B 7.62mm rotary, M129 40mm grenade launcher in chin turret (0.5) • 2 LAU-3 rocket pods, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods or 2 SUU-11 gun pods • 1 M35 gun pod, 1 LAU-68 rocket pod • 4 BGM-71 TOW (AH-1Q) Remarks: In Svc: 1967 - 1982? Helicopter. Lycoming T53-13 normally 1400 hp, derated to 1100 hp. • 1969: M35 gun pod available. • Mar 76: 92 AH-1Q in service with TOW missile.
AH-1J Sea Cobra
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 130 -Med: 105 135 --
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 11 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 125 -Med: 105 125 -Ceiling: 3720 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 190 nmi Int Fuel: 764 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 77 USG drop tank 235 kg 90 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 755 kg Off Guns: M28 chin turret with M134 minigun and M129 40mm grenade launcher (1.1) • 8 BGM-71 TOW, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods • 2 77 USG drop tanks, 8 TOW • 2 GPU-2 gun pods, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods Remarks: In Svc: 1977 - Sep 01 Helicopter. 198 AH-1G, 92 AH-1Q updated along with 100 new builds with flat canopies. Rocket ability removed. Redesignated AH1P in 1988. Single engine. • 1978: 98 new builds as Up-Gun AH-1S with M197 20mm gun (0.5) vice M28 7.62mm. Redesignated AH-1E in 1988. Exported to Bahrain. • 1979: 149 new as modernized AH-1S program, added 2nd Gen IR jammer. Rocket capability restored. Redesignated AH-1F in 1988. Exported to Israel, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Pakistan and Thailand. • 1979 - 82: 378 AH-1Q rebuilt to modernized AH-1S standard. • 1980s: Fitted with NVG, estimated spotting range at night is 800 yards. • 1989 - 91: 50 AH-1F fitted with 2nd Gen FLIR and BGM-71D TOW 2 missiles (C-NITE). Deployed to South Korea. • 1996: Army National Guard fitted with C-NITE and laser rf/designator, Computing bombsight. AH-1E and AH-1P retired.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 135 150 -Med: 135 150 -Ceiling: 3040 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 265 nmi Int Fuel: 935 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 490 kg Off Guns: M197 3-barreled 20mm in chin turret (0.5) • 2 GPU-2 gun pods, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods • 4 LAU-61 rocket pods • 8 BGM-71D TOW, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods • 2 AIM-9L Sidewinder (1984) Remarks: In Svc: Dec 78 - 94 Helicopter. Upgraded USMC AH-1J with improved payload, TOW capability. Cannot uncage AIM-9L seeker, use 1st Gen for Maneuver Difference. 59 delivered - first 33 not fitted with TOW, later fitted. Can trade off fuel for additional payload.
B-11
America’s Aircraft
AH-1W Super Cobra
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 16 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 128 137 -Med: 128 137 -Ceiling: 4270 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 240 nmi Int Fuel: 945 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 77 USG drop tank 235 kg 85 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 790 kg Off Guns: M197 3-barreled 20mm in chin turret (0.5) • 8 AGM-114B Hellfire (1986) or AGM-114K (1996) or AGM-114M (Dec 00?) or AGM-114N (Mar 03) or AGM-114R (2013/2014) Hellfire, 2 LAU-68 rocket pods • 4 Hellfire, 4 BGM-71 TOW, 2 LAU-68 (typical loadout) • 8 TOW or 6 Hellfire, 2 LAU-61 rocket pods • 3 Hellfire, 4 TOW, 2 LAU-61 rocket pods • 2 AIM-9L/M Sidewinder or 2 AGM-122 Sidearm • 77 USG fuel tank, 2 Hellfire, 4 TOW, LAU-61 rocket pod Remarks: In Svc: Sep 86 Helicopter. ‘Whiskey.’ Twin engine version. Typically carry HE rockets in one pod, flechettes in second pod. Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammer. Uses HUD to uncage Sidewinder seeker. • Late 1980s: Fitted with laser warning system. • Feb 95: Fitted with 2nd gen FLIR, laser designator/rangefinder. Computing bombsight. • 2003: Sidearm retired. • 2005-06: Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). • 2010: Fitted with HMD. • 2011: Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. • Mar 12: APKWS II available, carry 7 per LAU-61 rocket pod. • 2021: Planned retirement date.
AH-1Z Viper
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 4th Gen FLIR, laser designator/rangefinder, laser warning system, 2nd Gen RWR, HMD w/NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 158 -Med: 140 158 -Ceiling: 6095 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 260 nmi Int Fuel: 1255 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 77 USG Aux Tank 235 kg 70 nmi 100 USG Ferry Tank 305 kg 90 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1560 kg Off Guns: M197 3-barreled 20mm in chin turret (0.5) • 16 AGM-114 Hellfire or 4 LAU-61/68 rocket pods, 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder • 8 Hellfire, 2 LAU-61/68 rocket pods or 2 77 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9M • 1 drop tank, 4 Hellfire, 1 LAU-61/68 rocket pod, 2 AIM-9M Remarks: In Svc: Mar 11 Helicopter. ‘Zulu’. Estimated Hellfire are AGM-114K/M/N. Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). • 2016: APKWS II available - carries 7 per LAU-61 rocket pod. • 2018: APKWS II/M282 available. • 2021: AGM-179 JAGM planned to replace Hellfire, AIM-9X replaces AIM-9M. • To be fitted with AAQ-45 (4th Gen IR Jammer).
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
AH-56A Cheyenne
Attack
AH-64A Apache
Attack
AH-64D Apache/Longbow
Attack
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen D? Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APQ-141 TF radar, 1st Gen FLIR, laser rf. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 197 214 -Med: 197 225 -High: 197 214 -Ceiling: 7925 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 380 nmi Int Fuel: 1340 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5400 kg Off Guns: XM53 7.62mm rotary (M134) (0.5), XM51 40mm grenade launcher (M129) in chin turret. XM52 30mm in belly turret (0.2) • 6 BGM-71 TOW, 2 LAU-3/3A • 12 TOW • 4 LAU-3/3A Remarks: In Svc: 1973 Helicopter. Can use both turrets at same time. • 19 Mar 69: Canceled due to instability above 170 knots.
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.5 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR, 2nd Gen FLIR, LRMTS, NVG, laser designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 150 160 -Med: 150 160 -Ceiling: 6400 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 1160 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG fuel tank 705 kg 200 nmi 100 USG Internal Tank 305 kg 85 nmi 130 USG Internal tank 400 kg 110 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1902 kg Off Guns: chin turret with M230 30mm (0.9) • 16 AGM-114 Hellfire or 4 M261 rocket pods • 8 Hellfire, 2 M261 rocket pods • 8 Hellfire, 1 M261 rocket pods, 1 230 USG fuel tank • 8 Hellfire or 2 M261 rocket pods, 2 230 USG fuel tank Remarks: In Svc: Jun 86 - Jul 12 Helicopter. Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammer and IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). Can engage 2 targets at once with Hellfire missiles. Can engage helicopters with 2.75" flechette rockets out to 1.2 nmi range, each 6 rockets fired provides ATA 0.0 (may only fire 6 per phase). Can engage slow aircraft (150 kts max) with Hellfire out to max range, ATA 0.5. Units in South Korea have counter small boat role. Uses AGM-114A/C/F/K. • Option to fit internal fuel tank with reduced 30mm in ammo bay. Can be fitted/removed in 30 minutes. 130 USG internal tank (Aug 02); 100 USG internal tank (2005?). • 1990: Fitted with laser warning system. • 1994: Cleared for 4 230 USG fuel tanks, APR-39A(V)1 RWR/2nd Gen ES. • Late 90s: Laser hardening for optics - ignores laser dazzlers. • 2009: Fitted with 4th Gen FLIR.
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 2nd gen RWR, 2nd Gen FLIR, laser designator, LRMTS, laser warning system, NVG. Longbow has APG-78 radar, 3rd Gen ES.
B-12
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140/140 150/140 -Med: 140/135 150/145 -Ceiling: 4160/3900 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225/205 nmi Int Fuel: 1160 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG Internal Tank 305 kg 85/75 nmi 130 USG Internal tank 400 kg 110/100 nmi 230 USG fuel tank 705 kg 195/175 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2048 kg Off Guns: Chin turret with M230 30mm (0.9) • 16 Hellfire (typically 12 AGM-114L and 4 AGM-114K) or 4 M261 rocket pods • 8 Hellfire, 2 M261 rocket pods • 8 Hellfire, 1 M261 rocket pods, 230 USG fuel tank (standard deep attack) • 4 Hellfire, 2 M261 rocket pods, 230 USG fuel tank (standard Afghanistan, 2002) • 8 Hellfire or 2 M261 rocket pods, 2 230 USG fuel tank • 4 230 USG fuel tank Remarks: In Svc: Jun 98 Helicopter. Stats are for AH-64D Apache and AH-64D Longbow (has radar and ES). air combat as AH-64A. • Each attack helo battalion has 18 AH-64D vice 24 AH-64A, 1 in 3 have radar. Uses AGM-114K/L. • Aug 05: AGM-114N available. • Jul 06-11: Fitted with 4th Gen FLIR. • 2010-11: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR J, 4th Gen D. • Oct 11: Upgraded to AH-64E. • Oct 15: APKWS II available. • 2016: APG-78 Improved radar fitted, possibly ISAR mode added.
AH-64E Guardian
Attack
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 2nd gen RWR, 4th Gen FLIR, laser warning system, NVG, laser designator, LRMTS. Longbow has Improved APG-78 radar, 3rd Gen ELS. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 160/160 170/160 -Med: 160/155 170/165 -Ceiling: 4845 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 285/260 nmi Int Fuel: 1160 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG internal Tank 305 kg 75/70 nmi 125 USG external tank 385 kg 95/85 nmi 130 USG internal tank 400 kg 100/90 nmi 230 USG fuel tank 705 kg 175/160 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2280 kg Off Guns: Chin turret with M230 30mm (0.9) • 16 AGM-114 Hellfire or 4 M261 rocket pods • 8 Hellfire, 2 M261 rocket pods • 8 Hellfire, 1 M261 rocket pods, 125 USG fuel tank • 4 Hellfire, 2 M261 rocket pods, 125 USG fuel tank • 8 Hellfire or 2 M261 rocket pods, 2 125 USG fuel tank Remarks: In Svc: Nov 13 Helicopter with FBW controls, increased engine thrust. Previously known as AH-64D Block III. Stats are for AH-64E and AH-64E Longbow/UTA. Uses AGM-114K/L/N. • 2014: UTA operational - can control MQ-1C Grey Eagle flight path and weapons. Can use MQ-1C sensors and remote laser designate for own weapons. 1/3 have APG-78/ES, 1/3 UTA, remainder neither. UTA-equipped as same performance as Longbow. • 2015: RQ-7 Shadow added to UTA. 125 USG crashworthy drop tanks available, replaces 230 USG tanks. • Sep 15: First unit in Alaska - has skis, payload reduced by 180 kg, all speeds by 10 knots.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• Oct 15: APKWS II available. • 2020?: AGM-179 JAGM Increment I planned to replace Hellfire. • Late 2022 or early 2023: Spike NLOS missile in service. • 2025: Air-Launched Tube-Integrated Unmanned System (ALTIUS) UAV in service - can be launched from NOE. Provides target designation for Spike NLOS.
AV-8A/C Harrier
Attack
AV-8B Harrier II
Attack
Man Rtng: 4.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 450 560 -Med: 450 590 -High: 450 525 -Ceiling: 14015 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 580 nmi Int Fuel: 2320 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 IGal drop tank 370 kg 130 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2290 kg Off Guns: 2 30mm Aden (3.8) • 2 drop tanks, 2 AIM-9D/G/H Sidewinder • 4 LAU-10A or LAU-68A or LAU-69A • 5 Mk81 or 5 Mk82 or 4 Mk20 Rockeye II • 2 drop tanks, 3 Mk81 or 3 Mk82 or 2 Rockeye II bombs or 2 LAU10/68/69 Remarks: In Svc: 1971 - Feb 87 V/STOL. Can carry Mk83 bomb vice drop tank. • 1979 - 84: 47 aircraft upgraded to AV-8C standard with 2nd Gen RWR, 2nd Gen D. AIM-9L/M capability added.
Man Rtng: 3.5/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: LST, 2nd Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 575 -Med: 430 550 -High: 430 530 -Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 730 nmi Int Fuel: 3495 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 275 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4175 kg Off Guns: 1 GAU-12 25mm (2.8) • In all Loadouts: ALQ-164 ECM pod (1995 on) or Litening tgt pod (2009 on) on c/l hp. Can remove GAU-12 cannon for additional 590 kg payload. • 6 Mk20 Rockeye II or 6 Mk82 bombs • 2 AIM-9L Sidewinder or AIM-9M or 2 AIM-9X-2 (2021) and either: • 4 Rockeye I/Mk82/Mk83/LAU-10/68/69 rocket pods • 4 AGM-65E Maverick (1987) • 4 AIM-120B (Oct 10) or AIM-120D (2021) • Tgt pod, 2 AGM-65E Maverick or 2 GBU-16 • 4 GBU-38/49/51/54, 2 LAU-68 (14 APKWS) (Mar 16) • 4 LAU-68 (28 APKWS) - M151 (Mar 16) or M282 (early 18) • 2 drop tanks, and either: • 4 AIM-9 • 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-120 • 4 Rockeye or 4 Mk82 • 2 drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, and either: • 4 GBU-12 Paveway II or 2 GBU-16 Paveway II • 2 GBU-32 (Aug 05) or GBU-38 (May 06) or GBU-51 (Mar 07) or GBU-51 (Mar 07) or GBU-49 (early 09) or GBU-54 (Jul 11) • 4 GBU-38 or GBU-49 or GBU-51 or GBU-52 (all Jan 15) • 2 AGM-154A or AGM-154C (both 2020) • 2 GBU-38/49/51/54, 1 LAU-68 w/7 APKWS
B-13
America’s Aircraft • 2 drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, tgt pod - Litening II (Jan 02) or Litening ER (2003) or Litening AT (2011) or Litening G4 (Jan 15), and either: • 2 GBU-12 or 1 GBU-16 Paveway II • 2 GBU-38/49/51/54, 1 LAU-68 (7 APKWS) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 85 V/STOL. STO only with full load, VTO with 3062 kg combined fuel and weapons (not used operationally). • Requires another aircraft or ground unit to designate for AGM-65E until 2002 when Litening pod enters service. • AV-8B: Unofficially called AV-8B(DA), or day attack. Stats as above. • Apr 91: AV-8B(NA): Counterm: 3rd Gen D. Sensors: LST, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG, nav FLIR. Payload 6000 kg. • Jul 93: AV-8B Plus: 3rd Gen D. APG-65 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG, nav FLIR. • 1995: ALQ-164 jamming pod is available for C/L carriage. Can be added to all earlier loadouts. • Jan 15: DITER smart rack operational on UW1 and UW2. Each can carry 2 1000 lb or 3 500 lb smart munitions. • 2023: Planned to fit with HMD.
B-1A Bomber
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 70 Size/Signature: Large/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-144 radar, APQ-146 TF radar, 2nd Gen ES, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 440 560 630 Med: 420 530 910 High: 420 460 1200 VHigh: -- -- 1260 Ceiling: 16110 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4825 nmi Int Fuel: 92230 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. Int Bay Tank 10130 kg 625 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 24000 kg • 84 Mk82 or 30 M117 or 24 Mk84 or 30 CBU-52/58/71 bombs • 24 AGM-69A SRAM or 12 B43 or 24 B61 or 24 B77 nuclear bombs • 2 bay tanks, 8 AGM-69A SRAM or 4 B43 or 6 B61 or 6 B77 Remarks: In Svc: Dec 79 Nuclear hardened, reduce kill and damage radii by 1/3 from nuclear weapons. Reduced radar signature. Can increase payload to 34020 kg with reduced fuel. • 30 Jun 77: B-1A and B77 nuclear bomb canceled.
B-1B Lancer
Bomber
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 76 Size/Signature: Large/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-164 radar, 2nd Gen ES, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 560 610 Med: 460 620 650 High: 460 690 720 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 5505 nmi Int Fuel: 88450 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. Small Int Bay Tank 3790 kg 275 nmi Int Bay Tank 8560 kg 625 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 34020 kg • 24 AGM-69A SRAM (1987, retired late 1990) • 84 Mk82 (Jul 91) • 24 Mk84 (1995) • 30 CBU-87/89/97 (Apr 97) • 30 CBU-103/104/105 (Jul 04) • 84 Mk36 Destructor (Jul 91) or 12 Mk65 or 84 Mk62 Quickstrike (Apr 97) mines
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 24 GBU-31 (Mar 99) • 24 AGM-158A JASSM (Aug 05) • 24 AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Dec 14) • 24 AGM-158C LRASM (Dec 18) • 18 GBU-38 (2006) or 15 GBU-54 (May 12) • Bay tank, 16 SRAM • Bay tank, 8 SRAM, 8 B61 or 8 B83 nuclear bombs • Bay tank, 56 Mk82 or 16 Mk84 or 20 CBU-87/89/97/103/104/105 • Bay tank, 56 Mk36 Destructor 56 Mk62 Quickstrike or 8 Mk65 mine • Bay tank, 16 GBU-31 or 16 AGM-158A/B/C or 12 GBU-38 or 15 GBU-54 • 12 B28 or 12 B43 nuclear bombs (canceled) • Bay tank, small bay tank, 8 AGM-86B ALCM or 16 AGM-129 ACM (canceled) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 86 Nuclear hardened, reduce kill and damage radii by 1/3 from nuclear weapons. All weapons carried internally in three bays - each can carry a bay tank, rotary launcher (8 weapons) or conventional weapons Module (CWM). Integration of B28, B83 and cruise missiles canceled. Reduced radar signature. • Rotary Launcher: 8 each - AGM-69A, AGM-158A/B/C, B61-7, B-83, GBU-31, Mk84. 4 each - Mk65 mine. Planned GBU-38/54 in future. • CWM: 28 Mk82 or Mk36 mine or Mk62 mine; 10 CBU, 6 GBU-38 or GBU-54 (3 in aft bay). • 1 Oct 86: At IOC, minimum altitude limited to Low altitude at 560 knots max by flight control system Poor serviceability - double 2nd rate gripes. • Mar 88: Terrain following radar operational. Due to flight control restrictions fuel must be below 50% to use TF flight. • Jun 88 - Jan 92: All fitted to TF with full fuel. Training from 1989. • 1990: EW to 3rd Gen J&D against AAM; 2nd Gen J&D against SAM/AAA. • 27 Sep 91: Taken off nuclear ground alert. • 1995: Radar fitted with improved SAR resolution (can bomb any sized target), Bombsight: Computing. • 1 Oct 97: Removed completely from nuclear tasking. • Mar 99 - Mar 03: Nuclear hardening and nuclear weapon capability removed. Full damage from nuclear weapons. • Jan 99 - Aug 06: Fitted with ALE-50 towed decoy (4th Gen J&D). • Jul 04 - Aug 06: Fitted to carry any mix of CWM and rotary launchers on same mission. • Jun 05: CBU-105 WCMD tested against ships. All fitted with this capability 2006-07. • 2008: NVG in use by this date. • Jun 08-10: Fitted with AAQ-33 Sniper XR pod on external hp add to any loadout. • 15 Sep 11: GBU-54 tested against ships. • 18 Dec 18: AGM-158C operational at Ellsworth AFB with 34th and 38th Bomb Squadrons. • To be fitted for 24 GBU-38 and GBU-54.
B-2A Spirit
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 71 Size/Signature: Large/Stealthy Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-181 radar, 3rd Gen ES/ELS, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 420 530 -Med: 450 540 -High: 485 545 -Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 7480 nmi Int Fuel: 81635 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 22700 kg • 16 B83-0/-1 or 16 B61-7/-11 nuclear bombs • 80 Mk82 or 16 Mk84 or 36 CBU-97 bombs • 16 GBU-36 (retired 1999) • 8 GBU-37 (retired late 04) • 36 CBU-87 (Aug 67 - late 04)
B-14
America’s Aircraft
• 80 Mk62 mines (Aug 67) • 16 GBU-31 JDAM (1999) • 8 GBU-28B or 80 GBU-38 JDAM (both late 04) • 16 AGM-158 JASSM (Aug 05) • 8 GBU-28C/B (2007) • 2 GBU-57 MOP (Jun 12) • 40 GBU-38, 8 GBU-31 or 8 AGM-158 JASSM or 4 GBU-28 or 1 GBU-57 MOP (mixed) • 4 GBU-28, 8 GBU-31 or 1 GBU-57 MOP (mixed) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 97 Nuclear hardened, reduce kill and damage radii by 1/3 from nuclear weapons. Fitted with FBW controls, thrust vectoring engines, reduced IR and radar signatures. Requires double maintenance times after missions due to LO coatings. Initially all missions must be flown from Whiteman AFB as it requires air-conditioned hangars. Flown only by Elite crews. Can suppress contrails at high altitude by adjusting engine exhaust temperatures. Uses GPS Aided Targeting System. Initially radar is TA only and can only carry one type of munition. • Rotary Launcher: 8 AGM-158, B61, B83, GBU-31/36/56, Mk84; 4 GBU-28/37. • Bomb Racks: 40 GBU-38, Mk82, Mk82AIR, Mk62 mine; 18 CBU87/89/97; 1 GBU-57. • Jan 97-Sep 03: TF radar mode fitted. • 2000: Fitted to carry mixed loadouts., 1 rotary and 1 bomb rack. • Apr 03: B-2 Shelter Systems (B2SS) operational. These are transportable air-conditioned shelters, and take 30 days to erect at a new location. Seven B2SS in 2007 (one RAF Fairford, two Guam, four Diego Garcia). • 2004 - 12: Fitted with low maintenance coatings - standard maintenance times. • Jul 10 - Sep 12: APQ-181 updated from 5th to 6th Generation. • 2011?: Cleared for WCMD. • 2019: Will receive B-61 Mod 12 earth-penetrating nuclear weapon. Uses GPS before release and provision for INS updated by radar prelease (no GPS in this mode). • 2019: Receiving Defensive Management System Modernization (DMS-M), 4th Gen ES/ELS, 4th Gen J&D, secondary ELINT capability. • Future plans call for mixed conventional and nuclear loadouts. Flexible Strike Package to feed weapons GPS before release to avoid GPS jamming. Future weapons include AGM-158B, GBU-53, GBU-56 and JDAM-5000 replacing GBU-28.
B-26K Counter Invader
Attack
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 31 Size/Signature: Medium/Med Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 255 -Med: 148 269 -High: 156 283 -Ceiling: 8717 m Engine Type: RP(S) Cruise Range: 1100 nmi Int Fuel: e3210 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 630 kg 255 nmi 675 USG bay tank 1845 kg 745 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5448 kg Off Guns: 8 M3 .50 cal in nose (3.6) • 2 LAU-3/3A rocket pods, 4 CBU-14 cluster bombs Remarks: In Svc: 1964 - 73 Can carry 3623 kg internally, 1816 kg externally. Wing tip tanks are permanently mounted, included in the internal fuel value. • 1966: Redesignated A-26A. • Nov 69: Last combat mission during Vietnam War.
B-36D Peacemaker
Heavy Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 127 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APQ-24 B/N radar, APG-32 tail radar
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 280 -Med: 200 330 -High: 200 356 -Ceiling: 12373/12555 m Engine Type: RP(S)+TJ Cruise Range: 6505/6970 nmi Int Fuel: 83920 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 3000 USG bomb bay tank 8195 kg 755/805 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4535 kg Def Guns: 2 M24A1 20mm in nose turret, two ventral turrets, four dorsal turrets, and tail turret (1.0) • 4 M109 or 3 M110 or 2 M123 bombs • 132 M64 or 72 M65 or 44 Mk1 or 28 M66 or 12 M56 bombs • 48 M117 or 6 M118 bombs (Featherweight) • Cameras, 1 bay tank (RB-36D) • 1 Mk5 or 1 Mk6 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank (RB-36D 1952) • 1 Mk4 or 1 Mk6 or 1 Mk17 or 1 Mk18 or 1 Mk24 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank Remarks: In Svc: Aug 50 - 57 The first model to be fitted with auxiliary jet engines. Not all B-36 fitted to carry all nuclear bomb types. • RB-36D recon in service Jun 51 - 1957. Range and altitude values for B-36D/B-36D-III. Can increase payload to 39000 kg with 49455 kg fuel, ranges 3835/4106 nmi. • 1951: 52 fitted with Mk4 nuclear bomb. • Apr 54 - late 54: Fitted with Mk14 and Mk17 nuclear bombs. • Jun 54: B-36D-III Featherweight III mods for some aircraft. Only defensive guns in the tail turret (0.5). • Early - mid 50s: Featherweight conversions, APS-23 B/N radar.
B-36F Peacemaker
Heavy Bomber
B-36H Peacemaker
Heavy Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 127 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-23 B/N radar, APG-32 tail radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 188 280 -Med: 206 330 -High: 206 366 -Ceiling: 12310/14560 m Engine Type: RP(S)+TJ Cruise Range: 5205/5880 nmi Int Fuel: 83685 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 3000 USG bomb bay tank 8195 kg 600/680 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4535 kg Def Guns: 2 M24A1 20mm in nose turret, two ventral turrets, four dorsal turrets, and tail turret (1.0) • 4 M109 or 3 M110 or 2 M123 bombs • 132 M64 or 72 M65 or 44 Mk1 or 28 M66 or 12 M56 bombs • 48 M117 or 6 M118 bombs (Featherweight) • Cameras or 1 Mk5 or 1 Mk6 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank (RB-36F) • 1 Mk4/1 Mk6/Mk17/Mk18/Mk24 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank Remarks: In Svc: Aug 51 - 59 Use first figures for B-36F, second for B-36F-III Featherweight. Can increase payload to 39000 kg with 49220 kg fuel, ranges 3060/3460 nmi. • RB-36F is recon. • Feb - Dec 54: Featherweight mods, defensive gun rating 0.5. • 16 Jun 54: RB-36F given primary bomber role.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 127 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-23 B/N radar, APG-41A tail radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 188 280 -Med: 200 330 -High: 200 363 --
B-15
America’s Aircraft Ceiling: 12403/13465 m Engine Type: RP(S)+TJ Cruise Range: 5510/5580 nmi Int Fuel: 83520 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 3000 USG bomb bay tank 8195 kg 635/645 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4535 kg Def Guns: 2 M24A1 20mm in nose turret, two ventral turrets, four dorsal turrets, and tail turret (1.0) • 4 M109 or 3 M110 or 2 M123 bombs • 132 M64 or 72 M65 or 44 Mk1 or 28 M66 or 12 M56 bombs • 48 M117 or 6 M118 bombs (Featherweight) • Cameras, 1 bay tank (RB-36H) • 1 Mk5/Mk6 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank (RB-36H) • 1 Mk4/Mk6/Mk17/Mk18/Mk24 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank • 1 Mk14 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank (4 a/c only) Remarks: In Svc: 1952 - 59 83 B-36H and 73 RB-36H built. • 1954: B-36H-III and RB-36H-III Featherweight modification. Use second performance figures. Can increase payload to 39000 kg, fuel 49055 kg, ranges 3240/3275 nmi. Defensive gun rating 0.5. • Feb - Oct 54: Four B-36H operational with Mk14 bomb. Only B-36 version to carry Mk14. • Jun 56 - 59: Retired.
B-36J Peacemaker
Heavy Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 127 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-23 B/N radar, APG-41 tail radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 188 300 -Med: 200 330 -High: 200 360 -Ceiling: 12130/14135 m Engine Type: RP(S)+TJ Cruise Range: 5570/6395 nmi Int Fuel: 91245 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 3000 USG bomb bay tank 8195 kg 590/675 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4535 kg Def Guns: 2 20mm M24A1 in tail turret//1 APG-41A GFC radar (0.5) • 4 M109 or 3 M110 or 2 M123 bombs • 132 M64 or 72 M65 or 44 Mk1 or 28 M66 or 12 M56 bombs • 48 M117 or 6 M118 bombs (Featherweight) • Cameras or 1 Mk5 or 1 Mk6 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank (RB-36J) • 1 Mk4/Mk6/Mk17/Mk18/Mk24 nuclear bomb, 1 bay tank Remarks: In Svc: Oct 53 - Feb 59 33 built, last 14 are Featherweight III. The Featherweight III program reduced weight, use second performance figures. Can be converted between bomber and recon roles. Can increase payload to 32660 kg, fuel 63120 kg, ranges 4535/5205 nmi. • Feb - Jun 54: All to Featherweight III.
B-45A/C Tornado
Bomber
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 48 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: APS-23 (APQ-24 in some) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Reheat Low: 380 450 -Med: 380 470 -High: 380 440 -Ceiling: 14100 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1120 nmi Int Fuel: 10310 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 214 USG drop tank 655 kg 85 nmi 310 USG fwd b.b. tank (BB) 950 kg 120 nmi 1190 USG bay tank 3645 kg 465 nmi 1200 USG tip tank (B-45C) 3675 kg 470 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9,070 kg Def Guns: 2 .50 cal M3 in tail turret (0.3) • 27 M64 or 14 M65 or 4 M65 or 1 M109 or 1 M110 bombs
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 16 M64 bombs, 1 bay tank • 1 Mk5 or 1 Mk7 or 1 Mk8 nuclear bomb (Back Breaker) • 1 Mk7 or 1 Mk8 nuclear bomb, 1190 USG bay tank (Back Breaker) • Flash bombs, 1190 USG bay tank (RB-45C) • 310 USG bay tank, 1190 USG bay tank (RB-45C) Remarks: In Svc: Nov 48 - Jul 58 Four-jet medium bomber, 95 B-45A, 10 B-45C, 33 RB-45C delivered. • B-45C: Adds inflight refueling (B) and 2 1200 USG tip tanks, ceiling 12540 m. • RB-45C: Reconnaissance version, in service with SAC Aug 50 Dec 53. • 1950: First inflight refueling. • Jun 52: 40 B-45A Back Breaker with provision for nuclear bombs. Deployed to UK. • Jul 53 - Mar 54: Additional 15 B-45A and Back Breaker fitted with provision for 1190 USG bay tank with nuclear bomb.
B-47B Stratojet
Bomber
B-47E/RB-47H Stratojet
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 74 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-23 B/N radar, APS-54 tail warning radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 425 -Med: 430 490 -High: 430 530 -Ceiling: 11795 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1965 nmi Int Fuel: 32685 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 1695 USG drop tank 6020 kg 425 nmi 3230 USG bay tank 9895 kg 700 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 31040 kg Def Guns: 2 0.50 cal in tail turret, B-4 GFC (0.5) • 2 drop tanks, bay tank, 13 M64 or 7 M117 or 6 M65 or 3 M66 bombs • 2 drop tanks, 16 M64 or 8 M117 or 8 M65 or 6 M66 or 2 M56 bombs • 2 drop tanks, 28 M64 or 21 M117 or 18 M65 or 9 M66 or 4 M118 or 2 M56 or 1 M109 bombs (high density) • 2 drop tanks, bay tank, 1 Mk5 or Mk6 or Mk15 or B28 or B36 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: Oct 52 - 1957 B-4 tail gunfire control inaccurate, 1/2 hit chances. 398 delivered, first 89 are not capable of carrying nuclear bombs. • 1953 - 57: Converted to B-47E standard. • Apr 53: 90 converted to RB-47B with day only cameras. • Jun 53: First overseas deployment to Fairford, UK for 90 days.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 74 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-23 B/N radar, APS-54 tail warning radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Reheat Low: 413 420 -Med: 430 520 -High: 430 480 -Ceiling: 11979 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 2290 nmi Int Fuel: 34250 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 1700 USG drop tank 5210 kg 410 nmi 3430 USG bay tank 10510 kg 825 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 28470 kg Def Guns: 2 M24A1 20mm in tail turret, APG-32 FC (0.5) • 4 B28 nuclear bombs
B-16
America’s Aircraft
• 2 drop tanks, bay tank, 1 Mk5 or Mk6 or Mk15 or B28 or B36 or B39 or B41 or B43 or B53 nuclear bomb • 21 M117 or 18 M65 or 6 M66 bombs (B-47E-IV) • Bay tank, 14 M64 or 7 M117 or 6 M65 or 3 M66 bombs (B-47EIV) • 2 drop tanks, bay tank, 3 Mk10 or 3 Mk25 or 4 Mk36 or 4 Mk39 or 5 Mk50 mines • 2 drop tanks, 6 Mk10 or 18 Mk36 or 28 Mk50 mines • 28 M64 or 18 M65 or 6 M66 or 4 M118 or 21 M117 bombs (high density) • 8 M64 or 4 M65 or 3 M118 or 4 M117 bombs, bay tank, 2 drop tanks (low density) • 14 M64 or 6 M65 or 3 M66 or 7 M117 bombs, bay tank, 2 drop tanks (high density) Remarks: In Svc: Apr 53 - 66/67 Some B-47E equipped with LABS or similar system. 1341 B-47E. 255 RB-47E is photo recon version, in service Nov 53. 35 RB-47H is Reconnaissance version, equipped with 1st Gen ES, estimated 50 nmi chaff barrier. • B-47E-II: 521st a/c with modified landing gear and increased maximum takeoff weight. In service Aug 53. • B-47E-III: ECM suit with 1st Gen J&D. • B-47E-IV: “Heavyweight,” 862nd a/c, payload 33315 kg. In service Feb 55. • EB-47E Blue Cradle: Also called Phase IV. Forty aircraft converted to escort radar jammers, clutter rating 20. Retired around 1968, although taken into service with USN as electronic aggressors. • 1955: 100 fitted with 2 Tee Town spot jammer pods, clutter rating 4@10 for each pod. • 1955 - 59: All updated to B-47E-IV standard. • 1958: Training in toss bombing nuclear bombs. • 1959 - 60: 250 fitted for low altitude flight.
B-52B Stratofortress
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 103 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-23 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 420 -Med: 450 540 -High: 450 520 -Ceiling: 14420 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 5610 nmi Int Fuel: 115750 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 19505 kg Def Guns: Tail stinger (see remarks) • 27 M117 bombs • 1 Mk6 or 2 Mk15 or 2 Mk21 or 2 Mk36 or 2 Mk39 nuclear bombs • 4 B28 nuclear bombs • Recon pod (ELINT or cameras or SLAR) - RB-52B only Remarks: In Svc: Jun 55 - 66 50 produced. 27 are RB-52B with recon pod in bomb bay vice internal weapons, can be fitted or removed in 4 hours. All have gun fire control reliability problems. Fitted with K-3A bombing system from B-36, can bomb from Medium altitude only. Internal fuel and Cruise range include two 1000 USG drop tanks or 40820 USG total. • 18 RB-52B have 2 M24A-1 20mm MD-5 (0.5). • 7 B-52B and 9 RB-52B have 4 M3 .50 cal./A-3A FC (0.9). • 16 B-52B have two M24A-1 20mm MD-5 (0.5). • May 1956: Live drop of Mk15 bomb. • Aug 56: Fitted to bomb from all altitudes (MA-6A). • Early 60s: Reconnaissance role removed.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
B-52C/D Stratofortress
Bomber
B-52E/F Stratofortress
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 103 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-23 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 430 -Med: 450 550 -High: 450 490 -Ceiling: 14440 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 6170 nmi Int Fuel: 129000 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 19505 kg Def Guns: 4 M3 .50 cal., A-3A/MD-9 FC (0.9) • 27 M117 or 27 Mk82 bombs internal • 66 M117 bombs (42 internal, 24 external) - Big Belly • 108 Mk82 bombs (84 internal, 24 external) - Big Belly • 60 Mk36 or 30 Mk40 or 30 Mk52 or 20 Mk41 DST or 20 Mk55 or 20 Mk56 or 18 Mk60 sea mines (B-52D) • 1 Mk6 or 2 Mk15 or 2 Mk21 or 2 Mk36 or 2 Mk39 nuclear bombs • 4 B28/B57/B61 nuclear bombs • 1 B41 nuclear bomb • 4 B28/B61 nuclear bombs, 4 ADM-20A Quail (B-52D 1961- 78) • 2 AGM-28 Hound Dog, 4 ADM-20A Quail (B-52D 1961 - 78) • 2 B53 nuclear bombs (1962) • 3 GBU-15, D/L pod (B-52D 1977 on) Remarks: In Svc: Jun 56 - 71/83 Internal fuel includes two 3000 USG drop tanks or 41700 USG total. • B-52C, 35 built, has option of recon pack as RB-52B. Unreliable gun FC. Last B-52C has MD-9. Retired 1971. • B-52D, 170 built with MD-9 FC. Cannot carry recon pack in bomb bay. Retired Oct 83. • 11/59 - 9/63: Strengthened for low level flights. Some B-52D fitted with Hound Dog and Quail. • 1964: Fitted with APS-104 replacing APS-23 radar. • 12/65 - 67: Big Belly mod for B-52D with high density bomb-clips. Payload increased to 27200 kg. • 1967 - 69: Rivet Rambler/Phase V ECM fit, ECM to 2nd Gen J&D, 1st Gen ES, 1st Gen RWR. • 1969 - 71: 80 B-52D fitted to carry Mk36 DST and M117D/Mk59 DST naval mines, units based at Andersen and Pease. Other types fitted in 1979. • 1977: Some B-52D fitted with GBU-15.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 103 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-64 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 430 -Med: 450 550 -High: 450 490 -Ceiling: 13985/14235 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 5450/5705 nmi Int Fuel: 127295 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 19505 kg Def Guns: 4 M3 .50 cal., A-3A/MD-9 FC (0.9) • 27 M117 or 27 Mk82 bombs internal • 27 M117 bombs internal plus 24 M117 external (South Bay, Sun Bath) • 4 B28 or 4 B61 nuclear bombs, 4 ADM-20A Quail • 2 AGM-28 Hound Dog, 4 ADM-20A Quail • 2 Mk15 or 2 B28 or 2 B36 or 2 B39 or 2 B41 or 2 B53 nuclear bombs • 4 B28 or 4 B57 or 4 B61 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: 1958 - 71/78 Ceiling and range figures are for B-52E/F. Some fitted with Hound Dog.
B-17
America’s Aircraft • B-52E was first version designed for low level flight capability. 100 produced. Retired between 1970 and 1971. • B-52F has J57-43W engines and improved alternators. 89 produced. Retired between 1973 and 1978. • 1961: Fitted with ASQ-38 avionics, includes APS-104 radar, includes TA mode. • 1964: South Bay adds external bomb pylons to 24 B-52F. • 1965: Sun Bath mod fitted to 46 B-52F updates as South Bay. • 6/65 - 3/66: Arc Light missions over South Vietnam and Laos. Replaced by Big Belly B-52D.
BMS at Loring AFB and 43th Wing at Guam AFB. • 1985 - 88: Retired from nuclear bombing role. • 1987 - 90: Fitted with APQ-166 vice APS-104 radar with SAR mode. • Mid-80s: 8 fitted with AGM-142 capability. • 1986 - 88: ALQ-172 jammer vice ALQ-171 (3rd Gen J&D countermeasures). • Oct 91: Guns no longer used, removed by 1994. • Dec 92: Nuclear role removed - 83 remain of which 42 were conventional bomber, 41 ALCM.
B-52G Stratofortress
B-52H Stratofortress
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 104 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-64 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 470 -Med: 460 550 -High: 460 520 -Ceiling: 14326 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 6515 nmi Int Fuel: 147135 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 19505 kg Def Guns: aft 4 M3 .50 cal., ASG-15 FC radar (0.9) • 27 M117/Mk82 bombs internally • 2 Mk15/B36/B39/B41/B53 nuclear bombs • 4 B28/B57/B61 nuclear bombs • 4 B28/B61 nuclear bombs, 4 ADM-20A Quail • 2 AGM-28 Hound Dog, 4 ADM-20A Quail • 20 AGM-69A SRAM (8 internal, 12 external) • 12 external SRAM, 4 B28 or 4 B61 nuclear bombs • Hound Dog hardpoints with I-Beam, with either • 51 M117 or Mk82 (27 internal, 24 external) • 51 CBU-58 or CBU-71 (27 internal, 24 external) • 30 CBU-87 or CBU-89 (6 internal, 24 external) • 51 Mk59 DST or 51 Mk36 DST mines • Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) hardpoints, with either: • 12 AGM-86B (1982 on) • 12 AGM-86C (Jan 1988) • Heavy Stores Adapter Beam (HSAB) hardpoints, with either: • 45 M117 or 43 Mk82 (27 internal, 18 external) • 18 Mk84 (8 internal, 10 external) • 45 CBU-58 or CBU-71 (27 internal, 18 external) • 8 AGM-84 Harpoon (1984) • 3 AGM-142, ASW-55 guidance pod (1991) • 45 Mk59 DST/Mk36 DST or 30 Mk52 or 20 Mk55/Mk56 or 18 Mk60 mines Remarks: In Svc: 1959 - 94 193 B-52G produced with increased fuel in wing. 55th B-52G and on fitted for Hound Dog. Internal fuel includes 700 USG external tanks (cannot be jettisoned), included in total range and fuel figures. Not fitted with optical bombsight, must use B/N radar. • 1961: Fitted with ASB-9A system with APS-104 TA radar. • 1962: All earlier B-52G fitted with Hound Dog. • 1967 - 69: Some fitted with Rivet Rambler/Phase V ECM, ECM to 2nd Gen J&D, 1st Gen ES), 1st Gen RWR. • 1972 - 76: Fitted with ASQ-151 EO Viewing System (EVS): 1st Gen FLIR, LLTV (allows TF as per rules) and Rivet Ace/Phase VI ECM - 2nd Gen J&D, 2nd Gen ES, 1st gen RWR, ALQ-153 tail warning radar. • 1972: Used in combat over North Vietnam, 50% used had Rivet Rambler ECM, remainder had original 1st Gen J&D. - some carried ALQ-119 ECM pod. • Early 80s: External SRAM no longer carried. • 1980 - 86: Fitted with ASQ-176 bombing system vice analog ASQ38 (Computing Bombsight). • Dec 82: 98 fitted for 12 external ALCM, cannot use HSAB pylon. 69 others used for conventional missions with HSAB pylons. Estimated mine capability from this date. • Dec 84 - Jun 85: 30 fitted to carry AGM-84 Harpoon with 69th
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 105 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-81 B/N radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 470 -Med: 460 550 -High: 460 520 -Ceiling: 14540 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 8440 nmi Int Fuel: 147135 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 22680 kg Def Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm, ASG-21 FC (1.9) • 27 M117 or Mk82 bombs internally • 2 Mk15/B36/B39/B41/B53 nuclear bombs • 4 B28/B57/B61/B83 nuclear bombs • 4 B28 nuclear bombs, 4 ADM-20A Quail (1960 - 78) • 4 ADM-20 Quail internally, 2 AGM-28 Hound Dog or 12 AGM-69A SRAM externally • 20 AGM-69A SRAM (8 internal, 12 external) • Air Launched Cruise Missile hp (ALCM, 1982), and either: • 12 AGM-86B, 8 AGM-69A • 12 AGM-86C (Jan 88) • 12 AGM-86D (?) • 12 external AGM-129A (1991) • Hound Dog hardpoints with I-Beam (SPF), with either: • 51 M117 or 51 M117R • 51 Mk36 DST or Mk59 DST mines • Common Strategic Rotary Launcher (CSRL, 1988), and either: • 4 B28 or 8 B61 or 8 B83 nuclear bombs • 20 AGM-86B/C/D (8 internal, 12 external) • 8 internal AGM-86B, 12 external AGM-129A (1991) Remarks: In Svc: Mar 61 102 built with TF33 TF engines, as replacement for canceled B-70. Fitted with UW2 for ALE-25 chaff pods, each with 20 ADR-25 2.5” chaff rockets. Did not employ conventional weapons until the 1990s. Not fitted with optical bombsight, must use B/N radar. • 1966 - 71: Two carried D-21 recon drone vice Hound Dog (Senior Bowl). • 1972 - 76: Fitted with EVS (see B-52G). • 1972 - 76: Rivet Ace ECM to 2nd Gen J&D, 2nd Gen ES, 1st Gen RWR, ALQ-153 tail warning radar. • 1980 - 85: Two wings at Minot AFB operate as part of Strategic Projection Force (SPF) in conventional role. Role then passed to B-52G with HSAB. • 1981 - 86: Fitted with ASQ-176 vice ASQ-38 (Computing Bombsight). • 1982 - 90: 96 fitted with external ALCM, payload raised to 28500 kg. • 1987 - 90: Fitted with APQ-166 vice APS-81 radar with SAR mode. • 1988: 82 fitted with rotary launcher (CSRL), cannot carry mixed loads. 3rd Gen J&D countermeasures. • Oct 91: Guns no longer used. Removed by 1994.
B-52H Stratofortress (1993) Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Large/Large Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D
Bomber
Damage Value: 105 Bombsight: Computing Inflight Refuel: B
B-18 Sensors: APQ-166, 1st Gen IRST/FLIR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 310 560 -Med: 453 547 -High: 442 526 -Ceiling: 14500 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 7175 nmi Int Fuel: 147135 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 22680 kg • Can carry targeting pods in all loadouts: Litening II (Feb 03) or Litening AT (Aug 04) or AAQ-33 Sniper (Mid 2010). • 2 B53-1 nuclear bombs (all) • 28 CBU-87 or 26 CBU-89 bombs (all) • 12 Mk52 or 8 Mk41 DST or 8 Mk55 or 8 Mk56 or 8 Mk60 or 51 Mk62 or 8 Mk64 or 8 Mk65 mines (all) • 1 GBU-57 MOP (late 2010?) • Hound Dog hardpoints with I-Beam, with either • 51 M117 or Mk82 (27 internal, 24 external) • 51 CBU-58 or CBU-71 (27 internal, 24 external) • 30 CBU-87 or CBU-89 (6 internal, 24 external) • 51 Mk36/59/62 mines (27 internal, 24 external) • Heavy Stores Adapter Beam (HSAB) hardpoints, with either: • 45 M117 or 43 Mk82 (27 internal, 18 external) • 18 Mk84 (8 internal, 10 external) • 18 Mk41 DST or 30 Mk52 or 20 Mk55 or 16 Mk56 or 18 Mk60 or 18 Mk63 or 18 Mk64 or 18 Mk65 mines • 45 CBU-58 or CBU-71 (27 internal, 18 external) -retired by 2013 • 12 GBU-10 or GBU-12 Paveway II external, 27 Mk82 internal • 8 AGM-84 Harpoon IC (Sep 94 - 2004) • 3 AGM-142, ASW-55 guidance pod (May 94 - 2005) • 12 AGM-158A JASSM (Oct 03) • 12 GBU-31 external, 27 Mk82 internal (Dec 00) • 16 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD external, 27 Mk82 internal (late 01) • 12 GBU-38 external, 27 Mk82 internal (by 2007) • 12 GBU-54 external, 27 Mk82 internal (2011?) • 12 ADM-160 MALD (Jul 12) • 12 AGM-158B JASSM (2018?) • Air Launched Cruise Missile hp (ALCM, 1982), and either: • 12 AGM-86B/C/D (1982) • 12 AGM-86C (Jan 88) or AGM-86C Block IA (Feb 01) • 12 AGM-86D (2001) • 12 external AGM-129A (retired 2008) • Common Strategic Rotary Launcher (CSRL, 1988), and either: • 8 B61 nuclear bombs • 8 B83 nuclear bombs (until 1997) • 8 B61-11 nuclear bombs (1997) • 20 AGM-86B/C/D (8 internal, 12 external) • 8 internal AGM-86B, 12 external AGM-129A • Conventional Rotary Launcher (CRL, May 2016), and either: • 20 GBU-31 JDAM (8 internal, 12 external) • 24 GBU-38 or GBU-54 (12 internal, 12 external) • 20 AGM-158A/B (8 internal, 12 external) - planned • 20 ADM-160 MALD or MALD-J (8 internal, 12 external) planned Remarks: In Svc: 1993 (1961) Estimated all active squadrons use CEM, reserve units conventional weapons only. Internal fuel includes two 1400 USG external tanks (cannot be jettisoned). Not fitted with optical bombsight, must use B/N radar. • Jun 93: Conventional role. Stats above reflect this role - 80 have CSRL mods and 14 ALCM only. • May 94: Four fitted for AGM-84 Harpoon (96th BS, Barksdale) operational Sep 94, first live firing Jul 96; four fitted for AGM-142A (20th BS). • Aug 94-00: 48 CSRL aircraft undergo CEM upgrade with provision for guided and heavier weapons using HSAB pylons (can still carry CSRL loadouts). ~19 CEM fitted for Harpoon and 12 for AGM-142. Can carry 3 vice 1 AGM-142. Estimated Hound Dog hardpoints with I-Beam retired at this time.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
America’s Aircraft • 1997: All fitted with provision for Harpoon msls. • Feb 03: 12 fitted for Litening targeting pods on unused wing hp (add to any loadout above), although only six pods available. • 2004: Laser-guided bombs trialled against ship targets. • 2010: No longer carry nuclear bombs. Capability removed 2016. • 2013: No longer conduct TA flights. • 2017: 31 of 75 converted to conventional only roles (New START). • Planned to be fitted with AGM-183 missile (2022), new engines, 6th generation radar to replace APQ-166.
B-57B/RB-57A Canberra
Attack
B-57G Tropic Moon III
Attack
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 414 434 -Med: 414 520 -High: 414 508 -Ceiling: 14630 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1730 nmi Int Fuel: 8267 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2724 kg Off Guns: 8 M3 .50 cal. (3.6) or 4 M39 20mm (5.2) • 6 M117 750lb bombs internally, 4 M117 externally • 9 M64 500lb bombs internally, 4 Mk82 500lb bombs externally • 8 M57 250lb bombs, 4 M64 500lb bombs internally, 4 Mk20 Rockeye externally • 12 M57 250lb bombs internally, 4 Mk20 Rockeye or 500lb bombs externally • 1 Mk7 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: 1955 - 69 Bombing requires visual LOS to target. Based on UK Canberra B.2 with J65 engines and new cockpit design. First 90 have M3, 112 have M39 guns. • EB-57 is ECM version with single spot jammer with 12 clutter rating. 32 used by ADC for ECM training until the early 1970s. • RB-57A is recon version, in service Oct 54 - 1959 with cameras replacing bombs. • 1955 - 57: Fitted to toss bomb, 1st Gen decoys added. • Sep 59: 23 passed to Pakistan.
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APQ-139 TF radar, LLTV, 1st Gen FLIR, laser designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 450 454 -Med: 350 460 -High: 350 465 -Ceiling: 14630 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1700 nmi Int Fuel: 8267 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2724 kg Off Guns: 4 M39 20mm (5.2) • 2 GBU-12 Paveway I Remarks: In Svc: 1969 - 74 Fifteen converted from B-57B. • Sep 69 - Apr 72: Deployed to Ubon, Thailand. • 1972: Most Tropic Moon III sensors removed and used by ANG. Weapons ptobably the same as B-57B, except nuclear bomb provision removed.
B-58A Hustler
Bomber
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 62 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APB-2 B/N radar, 1st Gen RWR
B-19
America’s Aircraft Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 384 480 600 Med: 521 625 750 High: 540 818 1006 VHigh: 808 1010 1150 Ceiling: 19324 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 3025 nmi Int Fuel: 34045 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. MB-1C weapon/fuel pod 13040 kg 1365 nmi TCP weapon/fuel pod 12135 kg 1270 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Def Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm in tail stinger//1 MD-7 GFC (1.9) • MB-1C pod with B39 nuclear warhead and fuel • TCP pod with B53 nuclear warhead and fuel (1961) • LA-1 recon pod (1963) Remarks: In Svc: Aug 62 - Jan 70 116 built. MB-1C was original pod, but soon replaced (1961) by Two-Component Pod (TCP). Initially limited to 860 knots by flight control issues, then 950 knots May 63, no restrictions May 68. • Nov 62 - May 64: Fleet refitted to carry additional 4 B43 or B61 nuclear bombs on external wing root hp. • 1963: 10 MB-1C converted to LA-1 recon pod with ballast replacing bomb. 45 B-58A fitted with provisions for LA-1. • 1965 - 69: Fitted for TA flight.
B-66B Destroyer
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-63 B/N radar, APS-54 tail warning radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 456 498 -Med: 456 548 -High: 456 516 -Ceiling: 12900 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1350 nmi Int Fuel: 11192 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6810 kg Def Guns: 2 M3 20mm in tail stinger//1 MD-1A GFC radar (0.5) • 12 M64 or 6 M65 or 4 M34 bombs • 1 Mk5/Mk6/B28 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: Mar 56 - 62/76 Similar to the Navy’s A-3 Skywarrior. 72 B-66A flown by 17th BW (Hurlburt Field) 1956 - 58, then 47 BW (RAF Sculthorpe) 1958 - 62. • RB-66B is photo recon and P inflight refuel, in service Jan 56 1976, range 1630 nmi. 145 produced. • 1959: B-66A fitted with inflight refuel P. • 1964: RB-66B has 20mm replaced with internal offensive jammer (clutter rating 12) and bulk chaff dispenser for training. Estimated 40 nmi chaff.
C-1A Trader
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 250 -Med: 180 250 -Ceiling: 7500 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 960 nmi Int Fuel: 1415 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1500 kg • 8 passengers or 1500 kg cargo Remarks: In Svc: 1955 - 86 Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) aircraft. Pre-1962 designation TF-1. Side door only. Last piston-powered aircraft to operate from aircraft carriers. • Jul 56: Paratroop trials. • 1984: Last carrier mission. Served from shore until 1986.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
C-2A Greyhound
Transport
C-2A(R) Greyhound
Transport
C-5A/B Galaxy
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 260 300 -Med: 260 305 -High: 260 290 -Ceiling: 10490 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1640 nmi Int Fuel: 5635 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4830 kg • 28 passengers or 3 stretchers or 14 paratroops or 4535 kg (carrier operations) • 28 passengers or 12 stretchers or 14 paratroops or 4830 kg cargo (land operations) Remarks: In Svc: 1966 - 87 Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) aircraft. Rear ramp allows for air dropping passengers and cargo (1132 kg max at once). • 1965-68: 19 delivered. Strength: 12 (early 1970s).
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 35 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 250 300 -Med: 250 310 -High: 250 290 -Ceiling: 10032 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1495 nmi Int Fuel: 5635 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 343 USG cabin tank 1050 kg 330 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3285 kg • 28 passengers or 3 stretchers or 14 paratroops or 4535 kg cargo (carrier) • 28 passengers or 12 stretchers or 14 paratroops or 6805 kg cargo (shore) • 3 343 USG cabin tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1985 ‘Re-procured’ version with improved avionics. Maximum cargo is 3285 kg - can carry 4535 kg from aircraft carrier or 6805 kg cargo from shore with reduced internal fuel. Rear ramp allows for air dropping passengers and cargo (1132 kg max at once). • 1985-90: 39 delivered. Strength: 39 (Sep 94), 38 (1999), 36 (2000) - 12 each squadron, 9 training, 1 testing; 32 (2006).
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 111 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 450 -Med: 455 495 -High: 455 495 -Ceiling: 10895 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 5415 nmi Int Fuel: 150820 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 86125 kg • 10 3000 USG pillow tanks, 2 pumps (ABFDS) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 70 - Sep 18 Not cleared to drop troops or cargo operationally. • 30 Aug 74: Inflight refueling used for first operational mission. Not used before this date due to airframe fatigue concerns. • 1981: SOLL II IOC for low level night operations with NVG, can also refuel up to 6 helicopters at once on ground. Retired from SOLL II role 1 Apr 04. • 1993 - 94: Two fitted with 2nd Gen D. • 2000-01: C-5B fitted with 3rd Gen D. • 2008: C-5B fitted with 3 Gen IR jammer. • 2008-16: One C-5A, 49 C-5B and two C-5C converted to C-5M Super Galaxy (See separate entry).
B-20 C-5M Super Galaxy
America’s Aircraft
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 111 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 452 -Med: 455 495 -High: 465 495 -Ceiling: 10895 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 6500 nmi Int Fuel: 150820 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 129275 kg • 36 pallets or 2 MBT or 6 APC/IFV or 17 3/4 t trucks or 6 AH-64/ UH-60 or 2 CH-47 Remarks: In Svc: 2013 • 2018: Last of 52 aircraft upgraded to C-5M standard.
C-7A/B Caribou
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 28 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 165 210 -Med: 165 210 -Ceiling: 7500 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 810 nmi Int Fuel: 2265 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1959 - 1983 STOL. DHC-4. Originally used by US Army as CV-2A and CV-2B (Pre-1962 designation was AC-1). Can carry 32 troops or 26 paratroops or 2270 kg cargo. Limited to Medium altitude by lack of cabin pressurization. • 1 Jan 67: Transferred to USAF, renamed C-7A/B.
C-17A Globemaster III
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 100 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APS-133 weather/mapping radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 350 500 -Med: 424 500 -High: 440 500 -Ceiling: 13715 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 3995 nmi Int Fuel: 82025 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. ERFCS cabin tank 29665 kg 1700 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 76,644 kg • 3 3000 USG pillow tanks, 2 pumps (ABFDS) • 2 11m RHIB, SOF troops (2001) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 95 FBW controls. Can refuel two aircraft on ground. Can carry 134 troops or 102 paratroops or 18 pallets. Can airdrop 11 pallets or 27216 kg loads. Treat as Class II for Runway use. • 1995-97: Poor serviceability. • 2000: Fitted for dual row airdrop - can airdrop 18 pallets. • Apr 00: Nine crews trained for SOF with NVG. • 2001: 71st and on have Extended Range Fuel Containment System (ERFCS). Can use standard range and payload or ERFCS cabin tank with 47855 kg payload. All export a/c have ERFCS. • Oct 02: 14 converted to SOLL II with FLIR and NVG, in service in 2003 with 16th AS at McGuire AFB. • 2002-17: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • 2007-21: All earlier a/c fitted with ERFCS. • Nov 07: Cleared to operate from non-paved runways (before this date must use prepared airstrips).
C-23A/B Sherpa
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Small/Small
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Transport
Damage Value: 21 Bombsight: None
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 194 -Med: 180 194 -Ceiling: 3660 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 655 nmi Int Fuel: 2030 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1985 - Oct 13 Limited to Medium altitude by lack of cabin pressurization. Can carry 30 troops or 26 paratroops or 3630 kg cargo. • 1985 - 90: C-23A used by USAFE for moving spares around European airbases. Not fitted to airdrop. • 1990: C-23B in service with Army NG. Fitted to airdrop. • Aug 03: Some C-23B deployed to Middle East with 3rd Gen D and NVG.
C-27A Spartan
Transport
C-27J Spartan
Transport
C-54S Skymaster
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 240 290 -Med: 240 290 -High: 240 290 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2125 nmi Int Fuel: 9400 kg Remarks: In Svc: Oct 91 - Jan 99 Italian G222. Used in Panama. Can carry 53 troops or 42 paratroops or 3 cargo pallets (9000 kg). Not fitted to blind air drop.
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: Laser Warning system, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 315 325 -Med: 315 325 -High: 315 325 -Ceiling: 9144 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2720 nmi Int Fuel: 9855 kg Remarks: In Svc: Oct 10 Can carry 62 troops or 46 paratroops or 3 cargo pallets (11500 kg). 38 planned for Air National Guard - eight bases with 4 a/c, one with 4 operational and 2 training. Only ever 12 operational with ANG, further 9 never delivered and 17 canceled. • Oct 10: IOC declared. Two deployed to Afghanistan Aug 2011 Jun 2012. • Jul-Sep 13: Retired from ANG. Seven to Special Operations Command for training (Nov 13-Apr 14, in service Mar 14). • Nov 14 - Apr 17: 14 to USCG. • Sep 17 - May 23: USCG converted to HC-127J with 3rd gen FLIR, APS-143 radar.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 54 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 174 216 -Med: 174 243 -Ceiling: 6919 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1100 nmi Int Fuel: 10939 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 13166 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1945 - ? Can carry 40 passengers. Pre-1962 designation R5D-5.
C-119C/F/G Flying Boxcar Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Large/Large
Transport
Damage Value: 37 Bombsight: None
B-21
America’s Aircraft Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 160 240 -Med: 160 250 -High: -- 250 -Ceiling: 7865 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1205/1240 Int Fuel: 7300/6900 Remarks: In Svc: Mar 50 - 74 Pre-1962 designation R4Q. Can carry 42 troops or paratroops. • C-119C had ventral fins, provision to tow gliders. 7350 kg cargo. • C-119F has new engines. 9365 kg cargo. • C-119G has new propellers. Performance unknown.
C-124A/C Globemaster II
Transport
C-130A Hercules
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 72 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 270 -Med: 180 270 -Ceiling: 7115 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1520 nmi Int Fuel: 21285 kg Remarks: In Svc: Apr 50 - Sep 74 Can carry 112 paratroops or 200 troops or 28250 kg cargo. Nose door for vehicles and floor hatch for paratroops. Cannot airdrop heavy equipment or vehicles. • 1953: C-124C has improved engines, payload 30845 kg.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 48 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 286 320 -Med: 288 336 -High: 286 304 -Ceiling: 11765 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2255 nmi Int Fuel: 12525 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 450 USG external tank 1380 kg 290 nmi Remarks: In Svc: Oct 56 - 80s? Can carry 92 troops or 64 paratroops or 6 cargo pallets (15880 kg). Can carry external fuel tanks with reduced cargo. Only export customer was Australia. • 1957: C-130A-I COMINT/SIGINT.
C-130B Hercules
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 256 273 -Med: 295 303 -High: 295 315 -Ceiling: 11765 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2285 nmi Int Fuel: 14850 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 16798 kg • 2 M121 or 1 BLU-82 bomb Remarks: In Svc: Jun 59 - 90s Can carry 64 paratroops or 92 troops or 6 cargo pallets (12835 kg). Additional internal fuel in wings. Limited to Medium altitude fully loaded. • C-130B-II: COMINT/SIGINT, in service 1961 - 72. • HC-130B: USCG SAR and transport, Pre-1962 designation R8V1G, then SC-130B (1960) then HC-130B (Sep 62). In service 1959 - May 85. • Used M121 Mar 69 - Aug 70, then BLU-82 Mar 70 - late 71.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
C-130E Hercules
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 320 -Med: 300 320 -High: 300 320 -Ceiling: 9485 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3300/3460 nmi Int Fuel: 28940/30345 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 15875 kg • 1 BLU-82 bomb (Commando Vault) • 2 3000 USG pillow tanks, 2 pumps Remarks: In Svc: Aug 62 - 15? Can carry 92 troops or 64 paratroops or 6 cargo pallets (15875 kg). Extended range version with two 1360 USG underwing external fuel tanks as standard. Cruise Range and Int Fuel for early/late production and includes external fuel tanks as standard. Ceiling 5845 m (Medium altitude) fully loaded. Can increase payload to 19090 kg with decrease in range and internal fuel. • 1972: Last 54 are C-130EA AWADS (adverse weather aerial delivery system) with APQ-175 radar (not a search sensor) and additional fuel - can blind airdrop in all weathers. Can act as formation leaders for other C-130E/H. • Mar 83: Six AWADS a/c fitted with NVG and APQ-122 TF radar as SOF transports (SOLL I). • 1989: Two thirds of C-130E fitted with AWADS by this date. • 1995: 29 C-130E/H fitted for ALQ-131 ECM pod. Air Force Reserve has 2nd Gen D, AWADS has 2nd Gen RWR and 2nd Gen D by this date. • Retired: Reserves (2010?), active (May 12), ANG (2015?).
C-130E Hercules (SOF)
SOF Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm:1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 320 -Med: 300 320 -High: 300 320 -Ceiling: 9485 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2245 nmi Int Fuel: 19680e kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -• 53 troops or 26 paratroops or 4 pallets Remarks: In Svc: 1964 - 72 Special Operations transport. Initial air drop cargo at 150 knots from 1200 feet. • Sep 64: Two fitted with SPR-3 TF radar (Thin Slice). • Jul - Dec 65: 14 delivered. Not fitted TF radar (Stray Goose). • Aug 66: Stray Goose fitted with Fulton recovery system, renamed C-130E(I) from Fulton Intercept. • Dec 65 - May 66: C-130E(I) fitted with APQ-115 TF radar. • 1967: Cleared for HALO air drops. • Nov 70: Two C-130E(I) fitted with 1st Gen FLIR for Son Tay raid for use as helicopter pathfinders. Removed post-mission. • 1971 - 72: Converted to MC-130E (see separate entry).
C-130H Hercules
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 335 -Med: 300 335 -High: 300 335 -Ceiling: 9485 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3395 nmi Int Fuel: 28770 kg
B-22
America’s Aircraft
Remarks: In Svc: Jun 74 Maximum load is 6 pallets or 74 litters or 16 CDS bundles or 92 combat troops or 64 paratroopers. Fuel above includes external fuel tanks (always carried in US service). Can increase payload to 19090 kg with 3550 nmi cruise range and 25555 kg internal fuel. Limited to 6990 m (Medium altitude) fully loaded. • LC-130H Skibird: Fitted with wheel-ski gear for Arctic support. in service 1985. Reduce all speeds by 10 knots, reduce payload by 2175 kg. • Jul 74 - Jan 98: 308 delivered, last 8 are AWADS. Also exported from 1965. • 1992: C-130H-3 operational with APN-241 radar, AWADS, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR. • 1993: Fitted with NVG. • 1995: 29 C-130E/H fitted for ALQ-131 jammer pod. All ANG and Reserve have 2nd Gen D by this date. • 2009: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • Dec 15: Fitted with improved engines, 3670 nmi range. • Oct 17: Retired from active duty. Remains with ANG and AFRC.
C-130J Hercules
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APN-241 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat V/Low 320 355 -Med: 320 355 -High: 320 355 -Ceiling: 10060 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2435 nmi Int Fuel: 20860 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 1360 USG Drop Tank 4165 kg 570 nmi Remarks: In Svc: 2002 Maximum load is 6 pallets (15240 kg cargo) or 74 litters or 16 CDS bundles or 92 combat troops or 64 paratroopers. Transports do not use underwing tanks in US service (many export customers have these). Can carry Payload: 19090 kg with decrease in internal fuel and range. Can airdrop cargo only at 250 knots. • Sep 04: EC-130J Commando Solo III: Psychological warfare version with TV and radio transmitters. • 2002: Cleared for operations in US only. IOC formally declared Oct 06. • 2004: Fitted with 2nd Gen RWR and 3rd Gen D. Cleared for overseas deployments. • 2005: Cleared for airdrops (transport only before this date). • 2009: Decision made for C-130J to be used in training role in future. All operational transport units will use C-130J-30. Payload increased to 19090 kg. • 2011: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • 2013: HC-130J Combat King II: Tanker with B/2P inflight refuel, 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, 3rd Gen D. Can airdrop cargo and pararescue personnel.
C-130J-30 Hercules
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APN-241 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 284 356 -Med: 284 356 -High: 284 356 -Ceiling: 10945 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2500 nmi Int Fuel: 21235 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 15535 kg • 2 3000 USG pillow tanks, 2 pumps (ABFDS) Remarks: In Svc: 2002 Stretch Hercules. Maximum load is 8 pallets or 97 litters or 24 CDS bundles or 128 combat troops or 92 paratroopers. Initially
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
not cleared for airdrops. All have Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System (see C-130EA). • 2004: Fitted with 2nd Gen RWR, 3rd Gen D. • Early 05: Cleared for airdrops (transport only before this date). 250 knots for cargo. • 2005-09: Maximum takeoff weight increased. Payload 20230 kg with full fuel. • 2009: Fitted with NVG after this date. • 2011: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • 2012: Some fitted with provision for ACES II COMINT & SIGINT van. • 16 Jan 15: Cleared for Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System (ABFDS) - can land and refuel aircraft. 'Bladder bird'.
C-131F/G Samaritan
Transport
C-133 Cargomaster
Transport
C-135A/B Stratolifter
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 166 237 -Med: 166 266 -Ceiling: 7498 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 850 nmi Int Fuel: 5346 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1955/57 - 90 Can carry 44 passengers or 2443 kg cargo. Pre-1962 designation R4Y-1/R4Y-2. • HC-131A: USCG interim SAR between HU-16E and HU-25. Fitted with APN-195 nose radar and to airdrop SAR stores. In service 1977 - 83.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 61 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-42 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Low: 270 300 Med: 283 315 High: 250 281 Ceiling: 9140 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3400 nmi Int Fuel: 53394 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1957 - Aug 71 Heavy-lift strategic transport capable of carrying 96% of all the US Army’s equipment. Retired in 1971 due to fatigue problems. Never carried passengers or airdrops due to excessive noise and vibration. Can carry 49895 cargo and vehicles.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 71 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 464 504 -Med: 464 504 -High: 464 504 -Ceiling: 15200 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 4435 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Remarks: In Svc: Aug 61 - 67 Cannot airdrop. 30 C-135A - can carry 41105 kg cargo with fuel reduced to 40825 kg or 80 passengers. • 30 C-135B with TF engines from March 1962. Can carry 40370 kg cargo or 126 troops to 4500 nmi. • 1966 - 67: Transferred to VIP and test roles.
C-141A Starlifter
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Large/Large
Transport
Damage Value: 80 Bombsight: None
B-23
America’s Aircraft Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 490 -Med: 430 480 -High: 430 470 -Ceiling: 11582 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4725 nmi Int Fuel: 60135 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. Auxiliary fuel 10570 kg 975 nmi Remarks: In Svc: 1965 - 82 Can carry 154 troops or 123 paratroops or 10 pallets (31750 kg cargo). Can carry additional auxiliary fuel in wings with reduced payload. Originally limited to 7030 kg air drops. • 1969: Airdrop increased to 15875 kg loads. • 1977 - 82: 240 converted to C-141B. • Feb 80: One fitted with NVG for Iran mission. Later nine crews trained for NVG low altitude flight and landings.
C-141B/C Starlifter
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 80 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 432 -Med: 430 452 -High: 430 492 -Ceiling: 11582 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4720 nmi Int Fuel: 72808 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1979 - 06 C-141A with fuselage stretch and inflight refueling capability added. Can carry 200 troops or 155 paratroops or 13 pallets (41220 kg cargo). • 1992 - 2003: Thirteen SOLL (Special Operations Low level) II in service for long range transports. Fitted with 2nd Gen FLIR, 2nd Gen RWR, 2nd Gen D and NVG cockpit. • 1998: C-141C upgrade with 2nd Gen RWR, 3rd Gen D.
C-145A Combat Coyote
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 190 -Med: 130 190 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 860 nmi Int Fuel: 1845 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2009 STOL. Can carry 16 troops or 10 paratroops or 2265 kg cargo (max airdrop 1090 kg). Not pressurized, maximum altitude is Medium. • Aug 15: Retired from frontline roles. Used for Foreign Internal Defense (training).
C-146A Wolfhound
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 270 335 -Med: 270 335 -High: 270 335 -Ceiling: 9425 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1275 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Remarks: In Svc: Jun 11 Dornier 328-110. Can carry 27 troops or 2720 kg cargo. Not fitted to airdrop. Can operate from unprepared runways. Used as intratheater transports.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
CH-3C/E Jolly Green Giant
Transport
CH-34A/C Choctaw
Transport
CH-37A/B/C Mojave
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 58 115 -Med: 71 142 -Ceiling: 3650 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 305 nmi Int Fuel: 1960 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG external tanks 615 kg 135 nmi 440 USG cabin tanks 1350 kg 300 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2700 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 M60 7.62mm Remarks: In Svc: 1965 - 94 Helicopter. USAF SH-3 with rear ramp. Can carry 25 troops or 2270 kg or 3930 kg slung load. • HH-3C CSAR with two 200 USG external tanks, P/S(R)3 7.62mm mg. • Nov 65: HH-3E Jolly Green Giant CSAR in service. As HH-3C with inflight refueling probe - operational refuelings Jun 67. • 1979: NVG operational. • 1990-91: Six CH-3E converted to MH-3E SOF transports with 2nd Gen FLIR, 2nd Gen RWR, P/S(1)2 7.62mm mg, A(1)1 12.7mm mg. 2nd Gen IR jammer and 2nd Gen D not fitted by end of war. • 1994: HH-3E replaced by HH-60G, MH-3E by MH-60G.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 75 120 -Med: 75 120 -Ceiling: 2835 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 70 nmi Int Fuel: 940 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG cabin tank 460 kg 50 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 627 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1955 - 74 Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation H-34. Can carry 18 troops or 1495 kg slung load or 627 kg in cab. Army variant. • USMC: UH-34D Seahorse and UH-34E (has floats) transports, Pre-1962 designations HUS-1 and HUS-1A. • USN: UH-34E (ex-USMC UH-34D) and UH-34J (HSS-1N conversions) used for vertical onboard delivery (VOD).
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 68 115 -Med: 68 110 -Ceiling: 3505 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 90 nmi Int Fuel: 1225 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG external tanks 410 kg 40 nmi 300 USG external tanks 820 kg 85 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 11610 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1956 - 74 Helicopter. Assault troop capacity is 20 troops or three jeeps or 4535 kg slung load. Clamshell doors in front. Pre-1962 USMC designation HR2S-1. Retired USMC 1967, US Army 1974.
CH-46D/E/F Sea Knight
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium
Transport
Damage Value: 18 Bombsight: None
B-24
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 140 -Med: 100 130 -Ceiling: 2685 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 195 nmi Int Fuel: 1175 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 170 USG bay tank 520 kg 125 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3175 kg • 25 troops or 15 litters or 3175 kg cargo. • 21 troops, 2 170 USG tanks (estimated). Remarks: In Svc: Oct 66 - Aug 15 Helicopter. Has cargo hook for 4536 kg. Used by USN for resupply as UH-46D. Can land on water, max sea state 2. • Systems: cabin tanks (1990); NVG (1993-94); 3rd Gen D, P/S GAU-21 12.7mm mg (2007-Aug 08); 3rd Gen IR jammer (Jan 0912). • 1966: 266 CH-46D delivered. Also some CH-46A upgraded to this standard. In service Oct 66. • Jul 68-Feb 71: 174 CH-46F delivered. Planned all weather avionics not fitted. • 1975-83: CH-46D and CH-46F upgraded to CH-46E - improved safety (no game changes). Estimated troops reduced to 17. • 1990-91: 49 increased fuel kits delivered (Estimated bay tanks). Probably 2nd Gen IR jammer and 2nd Gen D at this time. • 1995-00: Fitted with new drive train for increased load. In service 1998. Estimated 25 troops. • Retired: USN 23 Sep 04, USMC Aug 15.
CH-47A Chinook
Transport
CH-47B Chinook
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 110 130 -Med: 90 100 -Ceiling: 2675 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 160 nmi Int Fuel: 1920 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4545 kg • P/S(1)2 7.62mm M60 for ground support. Remarks: In Svc: 1962 - 80s? Helicopter. Can carry 33 troops or paratroops or 7620 kg slung load. With slung load max speed is 60 kts, cruise speed is 40 kts.
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 155 -Med: 100 145 -Ceiling: 3070 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 160e nmi Int Fuel: 1920 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6580 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1967 - 80s? Helicopter. Increased engine thrust. Can carry 33 troops or paratroops or 7620 kg slung load. With slung load max speed is 60 kts, cruise speed is 40 kts.
CH-47C Chinook
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 160 -Med: 130 145 -Ceiling: 4570 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 160 nmi Int Fuel: 3215 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8665 kg
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Remarks: In Svc: Mar 68 - 93? Helicopter. Can carry 33 troops or paratroops or 10295 kg slung load. With slung load max speed is 60 knots, cruise speed is 40 knots. • 1981: 8 CH-47C SOA in service with NVG, 2nd Gen RWR and 2nd Gen D.
CH-47D Chinook
Transport
CH-47F Chinook
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 140 -Med: 145 165 -Ceiling: 2575 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 160 nmi Int Fuel: 3185 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 515 USG cabin tank 1580 kg 115 nmi 600 USG cabin tank 1840 kg 135 nmi 800 USG cabin tank 2470 kg 180 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 10445 kg Off Guns: 3 door 7.62mm mg • 44 troops or 24 stretchers or 3 cargo pallets • Max slung load 10443 kg (see Remarks) • 3 cabin tanks (ferry or FARP) Remarks: In Svc: 1982 - 19 Helicopter. Can land in water in sea state 3 or less. Fitted with three cargo hooks, one at 11913 kg, two at 7711 kg (although max payload is 10443 kg). Limited to 60 kts max speed and 40 kts cruise speed with slung loads on two or three hooks or 115 kts with single slung load. Can be used as Forward Air Refueling Points (FARP) - refuel aircraft on ground (10 minutes setup/packup, refuel two a/c at 370 kg/minute). • 1983-85?: 16 converted to CH-47D SOA with NVG, RWR, 2nd Gen D, 2nd Gen IR jammer and fuel system for setting up FARP. • Mid-80s: CH-47D fitted with NVG. • 1985: 12 MH-47D in service with 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen ES; P/S(R)2 M134 7.62mm minigun, A(1)1 12.7mm MG. Fitted with blade folding to operate from ships. • 1988: MH-47D fitted with P inflight refuel capability. • 1989: Fitted with provision for up to three 800 USG cabin tanks (estimated each tank replaces 11 troops). • 2000-10: Fitted with improved engines, Cruise Range 170 nmi. • 2004: Fitted with IR suppression (Small signature), laser warning system, and 3rd Gen D. • Mid-2006: All MH-47D converted to MH-47G by this date. • May 09: 83 CH-47D/F fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. In service Nov 09. • 2011: 515 USG cabin tanks available. Uses one side of cabin seating.
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 155 170 -Med: 155 170 -Ceiling: 6100 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 175 nmi Int Fuel: 3380 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 515 USG cabin tank 1580 kg 115 nmi 800 USG cabin tank 2470 kg 185 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9525 kg • 44 troops or 24 stretchers or 3 cargo pallets • Max slung load 10443 kg • 3 800 USG cabin tanks (ferry or Fat Cow)
B-25
America’s Aircraft Remarks: In Svc: Oct 07 Helicopter. Can land in water in sea state 3 or less. Can be used as Forward Air Refueling Points (FARP) - refuel aircraft on ground (10 minutes setup/packup, refuel two a/c at 370 kg/minute) • Nov 09: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • 2010: Fitted with IR suppression (Small IR signature). • 2011: 515 USG cabin tanks available. Uses one side of cabin seating. • 2018: Fitted with improved flight controls, man Rating 1.5/1.0.
CH-53A Sea Stallion
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 26 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 165 -Med: 135 150 -Ceiling: 5334 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 205 nmi Int Fuel: 1990 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 450 USG external tank 1380 kg 205 nmi 650 USG external tank 1990 kg 295 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5900 kg • 2 650 USG (HH-53B) or 2 450 USG (HH-53C) external tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1965 - Jul 93 Helicopter. Can carry 38 troops or 3630 kg cargo internally. Can carry 5900 kg externally. • Jun 67: Eight HH-53B Jolly Green USAF CSAR with two 650 USG fuel tanks, inflight refuel P, P/S/A(1)3 7.62mm miniguns. 1968: 12 CH-53C delivered to USAF as HH-53B, not fitted with inflight refueling probe. • Aug 68: 44 HH-53C as HH-53B with 450 USG fuel tanks. Additional armor, ceiling 4865 m. • 1971: 15 CH-53A converted to USN RH-53A minesweeper. • May-Sep 72: HH-53B/C in South-East Asia fitted with 1st Gen RWR. • May-Sep 72: HH-53B/C in South-East Asia fitted with 1st Gen D. • Oct 81: HH-53B/C operational with NVG. • 1990: All HH-53A and HH-53C retired.
CH-53D Sea Stallion
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 26 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 165 -Med: 135 150 -Ceiling: 5334 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 205 nmi Int Fuel: 1970 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 800 USG cabin tank 2450 kg 365 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5897 kg • 800 USG cabin tank (ground refueler) Remarks: In Svc: Mar 69 - Oct 12 Helicopter. Can carry 38 troops or 24 paratroops or 3630 kg cargo internally. Can carry 5897 kg externally. Fitted with P/S(1)2 7.62mm mg. • 1973-74: Fitted for provision as minesweepers. • 1990s?: Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammer and 2nd Gen D. • 1994: Fitted as ground refueler with 800 USG cabin tank. • 2009: Fitted with P/S(1)2 12.7mm mg, 3rd gen IR jammer.
CH-53E Super Stallion
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Counterm: 2nd Gen D Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Transport
Damage Value: 34 Bombsight: None Inflight Refuel: P
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 135 150 -Med: 135 150 -Ceiling: 5640 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 425 nmi Int Fuel: 7100 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 800 USG drop tank 2450 kg 210 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5900 kg Off Guns: 2 M2 12.7mm flex • 36 troops or 24 paratroops or 24 stretchers or 7 pallets or 13607 kg internal or 14606 kg slung load • 3 800 USG cabin tank (FARP) Remarks: In Svc: Jun 81 Helicopter. Can carry 55 troops with center row of seats (rarely fitted). Fitted for helicopter inflight refueling. Can carry three 800 USG cabin tanks and equipment to fuel aircraft on the ground. Fuel above includes two 650 USG external tanks (always carried). Max speed of 170 knots reduced in service to reduce vibration. • Systems fitted: 2nd Gen FLIR, NVG (late 94-May 99); aft GAU-21 12.7mm mg (late 04); GAU-21 vice M2 12.7mm mg, estimated 3rd Gen FLIR (Late 07-10); 3rd Gen IR jammer (Jan 09). • Nov 82: Delivered to USN for VOD - equipped HC-4 (Sigonella, Italy) from mid-83. • 1994: 800 USG cabin tanks available - can refuel one a/c, then 2 a/c in 2004.
CH-53K King Stallion
Transport
CH-54A/B Tarhe
Transport
CV-22B Osprey
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 28 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 145 170 -Med: 145 170 -Ceiling: 4880 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 320 nmi Int Fuel: 7010 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 515 USG cabin tank 1580 kg 105 nmi 800 USG cabin tank 2450 kg 160 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 15900 kg Off Guns: 2 side,1 rear GAU-21 12.7mm flex • 3 800 USG cabin tanks (aircraft refueler) Remarks: In Svc: 2021 Helicopter. Fitted with 3rd gen IR jammer. Can carry 30 troops or 24 paratroops or 2 pallets or 1 pallet and 20 troops or 15900 kg slung load. • 2023-24: First deployment planned.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 90 110 -Med: 90 110 -Ceiling: 4745 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 140 nmi Int Fuel: 2595 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9070 kg • 1 BLU-82 bomb Remarks: In Svc: 1965 - 93 Helicopter. “Skycrane.” Can carry pod with 45 troops or paratroops.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 35 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-186 TF radar, 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG. 3rd Gen ES/ RWR, laser warning system.
B-26
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 250 275 -Med: 250 280 -Ceiling: 7510 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 675 nmi Int Fuel: 6305 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG cabin tank 615 kg 95 nmi 430 USG cabin tank 1330 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3990 kg Off Guns: 1 ramp-mounted 7.62mm mg • 24 troops or 24 paratroops • 1 cabin tank, 14 troops (most common) • 2 cabin tanks, 6 troops Remarks: In Svc: Mar 09 VTOL with FBW controls. Reduced IR signature (Small IR signature). Fitted with DIRCM (3rd Gen IR jammer). Initially only cleared to refuel from HC/MC-130 tankers. • 18 Nov 16: Cleared to refuel from centerline KC-10A drogue only. • 2021-27: Planned to be fitted with APQ-187 Silent Knight vice APQ-186 radar, aft 12.7mm ramp mg.
E-1B Tracer
AEW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-82 radar, Gen 2 Manual combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 200 -Med: 180 190 -Ceiling: 7000 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 915 nmi Int Fuel: 2305 kg Remarks: In Svc: Feb 58 - 1976 AEW aircraft based on the S-2 airframe. Pre-1962 designation WF2. Radar will not detect Low altitude aircraft over land.
E-2A/B Hawkeye
AEW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-96 or APS-111 or APS-120 radar, Gen 3 SemiAutomatic combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 262 304 -Med: 270 310 -High: 270 300 -Ceiling: 8800 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1465 nmi Int Fuel: 5625 kg Remarks: In Svc: Oct 65 - 1986 APS-96 or APS-111 on E-2A. APS-120 on E-2B. Pre-1962 designation W2F-1. Poor overland performance due to lack of AMTI - aircraft at Low altitude detected at 1/2 range. • 1969 - 72: E-2A modified to E-2B standards.
E-2C Hawkeye
AEW
Man Rating: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-120 radar, 1st Gen ES, Gen 4 Semi-Automatic combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 270 310 -Med: 270 300 -High: 270 300 -Ceiling: 8800 m Engine: TP Range: 1460/1655 nmi Int Fuel: 5625 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1973 - 2019 Group I and on have improved engines with decreased fuel burn, use first range figure for Basic and Group 0 and second range
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
figure for remainder. All squadrons use same variant. Poor overland performance - 1/2 range against Low altitude aircraft. • 1976: Radar updated to APS-125. • 1980: Group 0 in service with APS-138 radar, 2nd Gen ES. • Aug 89: Group I in service with APS-139 radar, 2nd Gen ES. Flown by Atlantic units only. • Jun 92: Group II in service with APS-145 radar, 2nd Gen ES. • Late 93/early 94: Link 16 operational on Group II. • 1998: Atlantic Fleet has Group 0, I, II; Pacific Fleet all Group II. • 1987 - Nov 91: Nine flown by USCG from Florida and forward operating locations in the Caribbean for counter-narcotics operations. • Retired: Basic, Mid 90s); Group 0 & I by Jan 02; Group II in 2019.
E-2C Hawkeye 2000
AEW
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
AEW
E-3 Sentry
AEW
Man Rating: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-145 radar, 3rd Gen ES, CEC, Gen 6 Automatic combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 270 310 -Med: 270 300 -High: 270 300 -Ceiling: 8800 m Engine: TP Range: 1655 nmi Int Fuel: 5625 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2003 Radar can detect ballistic missile launches. Fitted with Link 16. CEC (not on export a/c) and radar can detect ballistic missiles. • 2008: All Pacific Fleet E-2s are Hawkeye 2000. • 2020: Inflight refuel P capability operational.
Man Rating: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APY-9 radar, 3rd Gen ES/ELS, CEC, Gen 6 Automatic combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 255 325 -Med: 255 325 -High: 255 325 -Ceiling: 10576 m Engine: TP Range: 1400 nmi Int Fuel: 5625 kg Remarks: In Svc: Oct 14 Glass cockpit. Fitted with CEC and Link 16. Radar can operate in 360° search or 120° extended range modes. Fitted with real time NIFC-CA data link - can provide midcourse updates for AAM and SM6 on NIFC-CA network. • 2020: Planned inflight refuel probe capability and TNTT data link operational.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 60 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APY-1 or APY-2 radar, Gen 4 Semi-Automatic combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 460 -Med: 430 460 -High: 430 460 -Ceiling: 9145 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4235 nmi Int Fuel: 73620 kg Remarks: In Svc: Apr 78 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). Can use radar in passive mode as 2nd Gen ES. • 1977: Standard aircraft is E-3A CORE with APY-1 radar. 16 aircraft. Became E-3B.
B-27
America’s Aircraft • Dec 81 - Jun 84: Nine E-3A delivered with APY-2. • 1984-88: 24 E-3A/APY-1 updated to E-3B with SS mode added, Gen 5 Automatic combat system. Nine E-3A/APY-2 updated to E-3C with same upgrades. Losses: 22 Sep 95 (E-3B), 28 Aug 09 (E-3C). • 1991: Fitted with NCTR radar mode (Project Snappy). • Oct 95-Sep 01: Fitted with 3rd Gen ES. • Jun 01: APY-1/2 RSIP radar upgrade. • Jul 15: Upgraded to E-3G with Gen 6 combat system and 4th Gen ES.
E-6A Hermes
Comms/C&C
Man Rating: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 61 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: 3rd Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 530 -Med: 430 530 -High: 430 530 -Ceiling: 12800 m Engine: TF Range: 5610 nmi Int Fuel: 70310 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1989 TACAMO II (Take Charge and Move Out). Uses VLF antenna to communicate with submerged submarines. Treat as fully loaded with VLF antenna deployed - estimated 30 minutes to extend and 45 minutes to retract antenna. Hardened against nuclear blast, radiation and EMP (decrease nuclear weapon kill and damage radii by 1/3rd). • Eight delivered to VQ-3 (Barbers Point, Hawaii, Aug 89-90), six to VQ-4 (Atlantic, Nov 90-Jun 91). Each squadron has one airborne aircraft. • 1991: Renamed E-6A Mercury. • Nov 92: VQ-3 and VQ-4 move to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Standing patrols replaced by Alert 15. Detachments to Offut AFB (Nebraska) and Travis AFB (California) by VQ-3 and NAS Patuxent River by VQ-4. • Apr 98: Converted to E-6B - capable of battle control, launch control of ICBM launch (Looking Glass). • Oct 06 - Apr 09: Deployed to Middle East with Army communications relay equipment replacing battle control systems. Back to standard system after this deployment.
E-8C JSTARS
Recce
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 85 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APY-3 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 490 -Med: 450 510 -High: 465 525 Ceiling: 10984 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4020 nmi Int Fuel: 70370 kg Remarks: In Svc: Dec 97 Each US Army and USMC Brigade has one GSM/CGS ground station to view JSTARS data - must be in radar LOS to use. APY-3 radar can operate in either 30°-150° or 210°-330° arc, in one of four modes at a time (changed in plotting phase): • WAS/MTI: Wide Area Search/Moving Target Indicator. Detects moving ground vehicles, ships and helicopters. • MTI/SS: Sector Search. As WAS/MTI and classifies by wheeled or tracked, helo or rotating radar in 30x30 km area. • APM: Attack Planning Mode. As MTI/SS in 12 x12 km. Accurate enough to provide targeting for aircraft, helos or artillery/ATACMS missiles.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• SAR/FTI: Fixed Target Indication. Detects stationary ground targets in 175 km range. Can image small buildings, pontoon bridges, airfields, trenches, concertina wire and stationary vehicles. • Dec 90: Two E-8A prototypes deployed to Saudi Arabia for operational missions from 12 Jan 91. • 2001: APY-3 updated to APY-7. • Nov 06: Fitted to monitor 14 separate areas, each 10 km2. • Late 08: Fitted with BLOS communications - no longer requires GSM/CGS ground station or radar LOS to pass to ground units. • 2013-15: Fitted with Enhanced Land/Maritime Mode (ELMM) - maritime and improved land tracking, can guide AGM-154C-1 against maritime targets and GPS weapons with data links against moving targets.
EA-1E Skyraider
AEW
EA-1F Skyraider
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-20B radar, 2nd Gen Manual combat system, 1st Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 240 -Med: 150 265 -High: -- 265 -Ceiling: 8077 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 450 nmi Int Fuel: 980 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 410 kg 270 nmi 300 USG drop tank 820 kg 540 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -• 2 150 USG or 300 USG drop tanks under wings. Remarks: In Svc: 1950s - 60? Pre-1962 designation AD-5W. Most converted to A-1E with radar removed after the introduction of E-1.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 157 251 -Med: 165 264 -Ceiling: 7041 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 460 nmi Int Fuel: 1165 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 410 kg 230 nmi 300 USG drop tank 820 kg 460 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2400 kg • APS-31 radar pod, 2 ALT-2 spot jamming pods, 2 MX-900A chaff pods, 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Jul 57 - 70 Pre-1962 designation AD-5Q. • Dec 68: Last aircraft carrier deployment returns (Kennedy).
EA-3A Skywarrior
ELINT
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-1 radar, 1st Gen ES. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 463 533 -Med: 455 524 -High: 450 517 -Ceiling: 12619 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 2080 nmi Int Fuel: 11045 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: None Def Guns: 2 M3 20mm in tail turret, Aero 21B GFC (1.1) Remarks: In Svc: ? Pre-1962 designation A3D-1Q. Five converted from A-3A.
B-28 EA-3B Skywarrior
America’s Aircraft
ELINT
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-1B radar, 1st Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 557 -Med: 460 567 -High: 460 577 -Ceiling: 12000 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1920 nmi Int Fuel: 12943 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Def Guns: 2 M3 20mm in tail turret, Aero 21B GFC (1.1) Remarks: In Svc: 1959 - Sep 91 Pre-1962 designation A3D-2Q. COMINT and SIGINT capability. • 19??: ES and countermeasures upgraded to 2nd Gen. 24 delivered. • Nov 87: Last deployment from aircraft carrier (USS Ranger), continues to fly from land bases. • Nov 88: Withdrawn from service with VQ-1, range too short for operations from Pacific land bases.
EA-6A Intruder
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: 1st Gen ES, 1st Gen RWR, APQ-92 radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 520 -Med: 410 500 -High: 410 440 -Ceiling: 12555 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 830 nmi Int Fuel: 7145 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 150 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6810 kg • 5 ALQ-31B spot jamming pods • 2 drop tanks or 2 ALE-32 or ALE-41 chaff pods, 3 ALQ-31B pods • 2 AGM-45 Shrike, 1 drop tank Remarks: In Svc: Dec 65 - 1991 Replaced USMC EF-10B Skyknights. Can geo-locate radars in debriefing phase. • 1967: ALQ-76 spot jamming pods replaces ALQ-31. • 1987 - 1989: Fitted with 2nd Gen J&D, 2nd Gen ES, 2nd Gen RWR. • Retired: USMC 1985, USMCR 1991.
EA-6B Prowler
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-129 nav radar, 1st Gen ES, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 530 -Med: 410 500 -High: 410 470 -Ceiling: 11580 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1095 nmi Int Fuel: 6950 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg • 5 ALQ-99 spot jamming pods • 3 ALQ-99 pods, 2 AGM-88 HARM • 3 ALQ-99 pods, 2 drop tanks • 4 ALE-41 chaff pods, 1 drop tank Remarks: In Svc: 1971 - 1988 Offensive jammer. BASCAP and EXCAP half ES range if ALQ-99 jamming. Cannot use ES if self-defense jammer in use.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• BASCAP: In service Jan 71 - Oct 77. • EXCAP: 2nd Gen J&D. In service Jan 74 - Dec 84. • ICAP I: APS-130 instead of APQ-129 radar, 2nd Gen J&D. No ES restrictions with ALQ-99D pods. In service Jul 76 - Dec 88.
EA-6B ICAP II/ICAP III
EW
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-130 radar, 2nd Gen ES, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 530 -Med: 410 500 -High: 410 470 -Ceiling: 12550 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1095 nmi Int Fuel: 6950 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5885 kg • 3 ALQ-99F pods, 2 300 USG drop tanks or 2 AGM-88 HARM • 3 ALQ-99F pods, 300 USG drop tank, 1 AGM-88 HARM • 2 ALQ-99F pods, 3 300 USG drop tanks • 2 ALQ-99F pods, 2 300 USG drop tanks, 1 AGM-88 HARM • 2 ALQ-99F pods, 1 300 USG drop tank, 2 AGM-88 HARM Remarks: In Svc: 1984 - 2019 Can carry ALE-41 chaff pod vice HARM (rarely carried) - cannot carry mixed HARM/ALE-41 loads due to cockpit changes required. • Aug 86: HARM operational - range ½ and limited to 15° either side of nose. From Oct 88 can launch HARM through 360° out to full range. • Dec 00: Fitted with NVG. • Oct 05 (USN), Apr 10 (USMC): ICAP III operational with 3rd Gen D, 3rd Gen ELS. • Feb 09: ICAP II fitted with 3rd Gen D. • Retired: USN - ICAP II & III 27 Jun 15; USMC - ICAP II 2012, ICAP III 9 Mar 19.
EA-18G Growler
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.5 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-79 radar, 3rd Gen ES/ELS, Link 16, HMD Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 585 710 Med: 460 615 815 High: 460 650 920 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 765 nmi Int Fuel: 6335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 480 USG drop tank 1470 kg 255 nmi Conformal fuel tanks 1585 kg 275 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8169 kg • In all loadouts: 2 AIM-120C AMRAAM on intake hp • 2 drop tanks, 3 ALQ-99 spot jamming pods, 2 AGM-88 HARM • 3 drop tanks, 2 ALQ-99 pods, 2 AGM-88 • 2 drop tanks or 2 AGM-88, 1 ALQ-99 pod, 2 ALQ-249 spot jamming pods (2022) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 09 F-18F with ICAP III avionics vice internal cannon and ES antennas vice wingtip AIM-9 Sidewinder rails. Can fire HARM in range-known mode to maximum msl range. Limited to subsonic speeds with ALQ-99 or ALQ-249 pods carried. • Late 2012: AGM-88E available. • 2019: Fitted with Tactical Targeting Network, allows targeting without using radar. • 2022: ALQ-249 pods available. 4th Gen ESM/ELS fitted. • 2023: AGM-88E AARGM-ER available.
B-29
America’s Aircraft
EB-66B/C/E Destroyer
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-63 B/N radar, APS-54 tail warning radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 436 498 -Med: 436 533 -High: 436 477 -Ceiling: 11460 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1350 nmi Int Fuel: 11192 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 500 USG drop tank 1530 kg 215 nmi Remarks: In Svc: Feb 56 - Mar 74 36 RB-66C ELINT and standoff radar jammer with clutter rating 12. Fitted with automated ELINT system which required four hours post-mission per flight hour. All jammers face to the sides (045°-135° or 225°-315°), no jamming effect in the front and rear quadrants. • May 59: B-66B Brown Cradle standoff radar jammer with clutter rating 15, Gen 1 RWR, 1st Gen ES. Cannot use ES or radio the same turn as jamming. Can only jam one radar type, must be set before takeoff. • 1959: Fitted with inflight refuel P. RB-66C has automated ELINT replaced with manual ELINT/ELS. Takes 6-9 minutes (2 or 3 Tactical Turns) to determine radar location, Poor fire control solution. • 1963?: Brown Cradle upgraded to change target radar inflight. • 1966: Redesignated - Brown Cradle as EB-66B, RB-66C as EB66C. • 30 Aug 67: EB-66E standoff jammer deployed to Thailand. • Oct 67: EB-66B fitted to allow radio use the same time as jamming.
EC-37B Compass Call
Jammer
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: ELINT, 4th Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 500 -Med: 460 500 -High: 460 500 -Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4655 nmi Int Fuel: 18735 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2023 Ten Gulfstream G550 planned to replace EC-130H Compass Call. Communications jamming and Suter attacks against air defense network. Performance estimated.
EC-121C/D/H/Q/T Warning Star
AEW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 66 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-95 radar, APS-45 radar, Gen 2 Manual combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Low: 192 251 Med: 219 286 Ceiling: 5700 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 3050 nmi Int Fuel: 23905 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1953 - 78 USAF. Pre-1962 designation RC-121C/D. Cannot detect contacts at Low altitude. • EC-121C has APS-20E instead of APS-95. 10 as prototypes. • EC-121D main production version. • 1962: EC-121H/Q conversions with APS-95, APS-103 radars. • Apr 65: Deployments to Vietnam. • May 67: EC-121D fitted QRC-248 - monitors Soviet IFF out to 175
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
nmi. Gives range and bearing. Initially limited to monitoring only. • 6 Oct 67: EC-121D cleared to actively trigger Soviet IFF. • May-Sep 68: EC-121D fitted COMINT (Rivet Gym) - Gives realtime information on Vietnamese aircraft taking off and vectors to intercept. • 1966 - 69: 66 EC-121T conversions with Gen 3 Semi-Sutomatic combat system, QRC-248 and Rivet Gym communications intercept. Deployed to Vietnam 1971.
EC-121K/M Warning Star
AEW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 63 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-45, APS-20B, radars. 1st Gen ES, Gen 2 Manual combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 190 250 -Med: 220 290 -Ceiling: 6660 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 3275 nmi Int Fuel: 23905 kg Remarks: In Svc: Oct 55 - Aug 65 Pre-1962 designation WV-2 Warning Star. EC-121M (WV-2Q) is SIGINT variant. • Mid-67: Deployed to Vietnam theater with QRC-248 (see EC121D) and COMINT (Rivet Top). Gives real-time information on Vietnamese aircraft taking off and vectors to intercept.
EC-121P Warning Star
AEW/ASW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 63 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-45, APS-20, APS-10 radars. 1st Gen ES, Gen 2 Manual combat system, AQA-5 acoustic processor, est 20 sonobuoys Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 192 251 -Med: 219 286 -Ceiling: 5700 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 3050 nmi Int Fuel: 18724 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG wing tip tank 1640 kg 315 nmi Remarks: In Svc: 1963 - 78? Pre-1962 designation WV-2. EC-121K with modified AN/APS-20 for limited antisubmarine operations from Iceland. Sonobuoys are most likely the long-lived SSQ-38/38A.
EC-130E/G Hercules
Transport/EW
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 320 -Med: 300 320 -High: 300 320 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3395 nmi Int Fuel: 28100 kg Remarks: • C-130E-II ABCCC: Airborne Battlefield C&C Center to direct attack aircraft with 10 conversions. In service Sep 65 - Sep 02. Replaced by E-8C. • EC-130E Senior Scout: 57 C-130E/H have provisions for ACES II (Airborne Collection Electronic Signals) COMINT/ELINT van. Three vans delivered, 12 hours to fit or remove. In service Jun 89. • EC-130E(RR) Solo: Psychological warfare with radio and TV transmitters. In service 1979 - 06. • EC-130G TACAMO II: C&C with radio relay and VLF transmitter. In service Dec 63 - ? • Apr 77: C-130E-II renamed EC-130E ABCCC. • 1980s: Seven ABCCC fitted with inflight refuel B. Three in 1980.
B-30
America’s Aircraft
• 1980: Three ABCCC used as ground tankers during Eagle Claw. Fitted with 6000 USG cabin fuel tank instead of ABCCC van. • 1990 - 92: ABCCC fitted with Link 16 Rx to integrate E-8C and RC-135W/V. • Solo later fitted with inflight refuel B.
EC-130H Compass Call
Comms Jammer
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: COMINT, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 330 -Med: 300 330 -High: 300 330 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3395 nmi Int Fuel: 28100 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1983 Fitted with communication jammers and equipment for Suter attacks. • May 02 -11: Fitted with SPEAR (SPecial Emitter ARray) C&C warfare pods replacing external fuel tanks. Range reduced to 1995 nmi. • 2004: Suter 1 & 2 operational. • Mid-06: Suter 3 tested. Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer, estimated 3rd Gen D. • 2007-13: Fitted with ALQ-175 spot jammer (4@20). • 2020: Fitted with Advanced Radar Countermeasure System (ARCS), estimated Suter system. • To be fitted with counter-satellite communications.
EC-130Q TACAMO
C&C
EC-130V Hercules
AEW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 330 -Med: 300 330 -High: 300 330 -Ceiling: 10580 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 4070 nmi Int Fuel: 29655 kg Remarks: In Svc: Mar 68 - Aug 93 Radio relay and VLF transmitter.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-125 radar, Gen 5 Automatic combat system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 330 -Med: 300 330 -High: 300 330 -Ceiling: 10060 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3625 nmi Int Fuel: 26290 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1991 - 93 Used for drug interdiction by USCG Jul 91-Apr 93, then USAF as NC-130H with APS-145 radar. Then returned to HC-130H standard. Fitted with external 1360 USG tanks as standard.
EF-10B Skyknight
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 1.5/0.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: 1st Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 420 -Med: 300 410 -High: 300 400 --
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Ceiling: 9997 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 690 nmi Int Fuel: 4135 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 110 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2180 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 1 drop tank, 2 ALQ-31B spot jamming pods • 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1956 - Jun 70 Pre-1962 designation F3D-2Q. Has internal omnidirectional standoff jammer in nose, clutter rating 10. • Late 50s: 35 F-10B converted to EF-10B. • 1968: ALQ-76 spot jamming pods replaces ALQ-31.
EF-111A Raven
EW Jammer
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-160 nav radar, APQ-110 TF radar, 2nd Gen RWR, 2nd Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 650 790 Med: 430 700 900 High: 430 750 1010 Ceiling: 13715 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1800 nmi Int Fuel: 14739 kg Remarks: In Svc: Dec 83 - May 98 Internal ALQ-99E internal spot jammer (10@clutter rating 20). • Jan 89: AMP upgrade with APQ-146 TF radar replacing APQ-110. • 1995: Planned upgrade canceled.
EP-3E ARIES I/II
SIGINT
ES-3A Shadow
ELINT
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-115 radar, 2nd Gen ES/ELS, 2nd Gen COMINT Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 380 -Med: 330 380 -High: 330 410 -Ceiling: 8210 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3740 nmi Int Fuel: e27860 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1971 Modified P-3, provides tactical SIGINT to USN task groups and strategic missions for NSA. Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammer. • Jul 71 - 97: 10 EP-3E ARIES I in service. Has 1st Gen ES/ELS only and lacks onboard analysts - processed post-mission. • 1991: EP-3E ARIES II operational with onboard analysts. • 1996-02: Fitted with 3rd Gen ES/COMINT. • 2003-Jan 04: Fitted with 3rd Gen ELS. In service 2005. • Late-08: Eight fitted with 4th Gen FLIR.
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-137(V)1 ISAR radar, 2nd Gen FLIR, 3rd Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 350 390 -Med: 370 405 -High: 350 405 -Ceiling: 10760 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 2300 nmi Int Fuel: 5975 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 415 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3175 kg • 2 300 USG drop tanks • 300 USG drop tank, 300 USG buddy store
B-31
America’s Aircraft Remarks: In Svc: Jan 93 - Sep 99 Secondary tanker role. Detachments of two aircraft deployed per aircraft carrier. • Squadrons: VQ-5 (Guam Jun 93-Dec 94; North Island Jan 95-Jul 99), VQ-6 (Cecil Field, Jan 93-Feb 98; Jacksonville Mar 98-Sep 99) • 1992-94: 16 converted from S-3A. First deployment in Apr 93.
F-3B Demon
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-51 (F-3B) or APG-51B (MF-3B) radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 550 620 Med: 430 570 630 High: 430 555 550 Ceiling: 11610 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 740 nmi Int Fuel: 4615 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 282 USG drop tank 865 kg 200 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2100 kg Off Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm (1.8) • 4 LAU-3 or LAU-68 or LAU-69 rocket pods • 4 AIM-7A Sparrow, 2 drop tanks (F3H-2M) • 4 AIM-7C Sparrow or AIM-9B, 2 drop tanks (F3H-2) Remarks: Svc: 1956 - Aug 64 Pre-1962 designation F3H-2. If missiles carried, two guns usually removed, add 250 kg to payload. • F3H-2: APG-51C radar and AIM-7C. 130 delivered. In service Sep 57. • F3H-2M: Must have visual LOS to target to use AIM-7A. 80 delivered. Retired 1960.
F-3C Demon
Fighter
F-3E Demon
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-51A radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 470 575 630 Med: 470 550 580 High: 470 530 530 Ceiling: 14895 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 720 nmi Int Fuel: 4615 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 282 USG drop tank 865 kg 190 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2270 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinders (from 1959) • 6 LAU-3 or LAU-10 or LAU-32 rocket pods • 4 LAU-3 or LAU-10 or LAU-32, 2 drop tanks • 4 Mk83 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 1 Mk7 or Mk12 or Mk91/B11 nuclear store Remarks: In Svc: Dec 55 - Sep 64 Pre-1962 designation F3H-2N. First operational version with 239 delivered. Later to APG-51C radar and AIM-7C.
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Damage Value: 25 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-50 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 605 692 Med: 450 680 860 High: 440 655 840 VHigh: 430 625 780
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Ceiling: 14150 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 880 nmi Int Fuel: 5340 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 141 USG drop tank 430 kg 100 nmi 200 USG supersonic tank 610 kg 145 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1850 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 4 AIM-7C/D/E Sparrow or AIM-9B/C/D Sidewinder, 1 or 2 drop tanks • 2 AIM-7C/D/E, 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 1 or 2 drop tanks • 2 Mk84 2000 lb bombs • 2 Mk83 1000 lb bombs, 2 drop tanks • 4 Mk83 1000 lb bombs 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder • 4 Mk81 250 lb or Mk82 500 lb bombs 1 or 2 drop tanks • 8 Mk81 250 lb or Mk82 500 lb bombs • 4 LAU-3/3A//68/69 • 4 LAU-10 rocket pods • 1 Buddy refuel store, 1 drop tank •1 Mk12 or Mk91/B11 nuclear store Remarks: In Svc: 1961 Pre-1962 designation F3H-2. Proposed J73/J79-powered Demon variant. Never entered production due to advent of the enlarged twin J79 powered Demon proposals which became the F4H-1 Phantom II. May be used as a hypothetical replacement for the F8U Crusader. Major drag reduction throughout. • Two of the four Mk12 20mm cannon can be removed to increase maximum payload to 3250 kg. Gun Atk becomes 1.8.
F-4B/N/RF-4B Phantom II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-72 radar (F-4B/N), 1st Gen IRST (F-4B); APQ-99 radar (RF-4B), Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 660 795 Med: 500 830 1030 High: 500 920 1280 VHigh: -- -- 1150 Ceiling: 17374 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 830 nmi Int Fuel: 6085 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 220 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 360 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7255 kg • 2 370 USG DT, 4 AIM-7D or AIM-7E (1963) or AIM-7E2 (1969) or AIM-7F (1983), and either: • 1 600 USG DT, 4 AIM-9B or 4 AIM-9D (1967) or AIM-9G (1968) or AIM-9H (1971) or 4 AIM-9L (1978?) or 4 AIM-9M (1983) • 12 Mk81/12 Mk82/Mk20 Rockeye II or 7 Mk83 bombs • 1 600 USG drop tank, 6 LAU-3, -10, -32 rocket pods • 1 600 USG drop tank, 6 Mk81/Mk82/Rockeye II or 4 Mk83 bombs • 1 600 USG DT, 4 AIM-7, and either: • 4 AIM-9, 6 Mk82 or 6 Rockeye II bombs • 4 Mk84 bombs or 2 AGM-12B/C Bullpup • 2 AIM-9, 12 Mk82 bombs or 6 LAU-10 rocket pods • 2 370 USG drop tanks, 1 600 USG drop tank (RF-4B) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 61 - 92 Pre-1962 designation F-4H-1. Due to catapult restrictions did not use 370 USG drop tanks from Midway class CV. USMC can carry Mk4 gun pod vice 600 USG drop tank. Not nuclear-capable, as never fitted with bombing computer. • 1964: F-4B fitted with Ballistic bombsights. • 1965: RF-4B is unarmed reconnaissance version with cameras. Pre-1962 designation F4H-1P. USN, USMC units. • 1966-67: F-4B and RF-4B fitted with Gen 0 RWR, 1st Gen J&D. • 1969: Napalm retired from USN due to carrier fires. • Feb 73: F-4B upgraded to F-4N with 1st Gen J&D. Flown from
B-32
America’s Aircraft
Midway, CV as F-4S had excessive landing speed. Some USMC as F-4N(AC) with wing slats, Maneuver Rating 3.0/1.5. • 1973 - 79: HMS operational on F-4N. • 1978-81: RF-4B fitted with 1st Gen RWR, 2nd Gen J&D. • Retired: F-4B - USN 1974, USNR 1975, USMCR Jan 78; F-4N USN 1984, USNR 1987, USMC 1985, USMCR 1992.
F-4C Phantom II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-100 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 660 795 Med: 460 830 1040 High: 460 920 1150 VHigh: -- -- 1260 Ceiling: 17099 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 660 nmi Int Fuel: 5124 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 210 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 340 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7264 kg • 2 370 USG DT, 4 AIM-7D or AIM-7E (Apr 66) or AIM-7E-2 (Nov 66) or AIM-7F (1983), and either: • 11 M117 or 12 Mk82 or 3 Mk84 or 6 BLU-1 or 6 BLU-27 bombs • 8 M117 bombs, 4 AIM-9B, ALQ-87 ECM pod (1967) • ECM pod, 2 AGM-45A Shrike, 4 CBU-24 (EF-4C) • 4 AIM-9B/D, 1 B28/B43 nuclear bomb • 2 370 USG DT, 1 600 USG DT, 4 AIM-7, and either: • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder • 4 AIM-4D Falcon (1968) • 4 AIM-9J (1972) • 6 M117 or 6 Mk82 or 6 CBU-24 • 2 Mk84 or 2 M118 or 4 BLU-1/BU-27 or 4 LAU-3/LAU-61 rocket pods • 2 AGM-12B Bullpup or 2 AGM-45A Shrike • ECM pod, 2 AGM-45A Shrike (EF-4C) • 1 370 USG DT, 1 600 USG DT, 4 AIM-7E, ALQ-71, 4 AIM-9B (Op. Bolo Jan 67 only) Remarks: In Svc: Nov 63 - 89 USAF units. ECM pod replaces two AIM-7 in above loadouts. ALQ-71 (Oct 66); ALQ-72, ALQ-87 (early 67). Can carry one shot of chaff in speed brakes - treat as 1st gen D against radar threats only. • 1966 - 69: 36 converted to EF-4C (unofficial name) with Gen 0 RWR, 1st Gen ES (SA-2 only). AIM-7 capability removed. In service Oct 69 - 79. • 1967: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR. • 3 May 67: Can carry SUU-16 gun pod replacing 600 USG drop tank. Typically carried two in flight of 4 a/c. Due to having fixed sight 1/2 hit chances. • 1973: EF-4C fitted with 1st Gen RWR, ALQ-119 ECM pod. • Retired: USAF (1988?), AFRes (1983), ANG (Apr 89).
F-4D Phantom II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-109 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 660 795 Med: 460 830 1040 High: 460 920 1150 VHigh: -- -- 1260 Ceiling: 16705 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 660 nmi Int Fuel: 5124 kg
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 210 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 340 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7260 kg • In all loadouts: 4 AIM-7E or AIM-7E-2 (Aug 68). Can replace two AIM-7 with ALQ-101 (1972?) or ALQ-119 (1974?) or ALQ-131 (late 70s) ECM pod. • 2 370 USG DT, and either: • 11 M117 or 12 Mk82 or 3 Mk84 bombs • 6 Mk82 or 5 M117 bombs, 2 AIM-4D, ALQ-71 ECM pod • 2 370 USG DT, 1 600 USG DT, and either: • 4 AIM-4D Falcon • 4 Sidewinder - AIM-9B (Sep 67) or AIM-9E (Jun 69) or AIM-9J (Jun 72) • 6 M117/Mk82/CBU-24 • 2 Mk84 or 2 M118 or 4 BLU-1/BU-27 or 4 LAU-3/LAU-61 rocket pods • 2 AGM-12B or 2 AGM-12C Bullpup or 2 AGM-45A Shrike • 2 GBU-12 Paveway I or 4 GBU-12 Paveway II • AWW-9 guidance pod, 1 AGM-62 Mk6 nuclear Walleye II • 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb • 2 GBU-8 or 2 GBU-9 • 2 AGM-62 Walleye I (Aug 67) • 2 GBU-1 or 2 GBU-10 Paveway I (both May 68) • 2 AGM-65A (1973) • 600 USG drop tank, and either • 4 GBU-10 Paveway I • AVQ-10 tgt pod, 1 GBU-11 Paveway I • 1 370 USG DT, AVQ-10 tgt pod, 2 GBU-10 Paveway I • 2 GBU-11 Paveway I (Oct 69) Remarks: In Svc: Jun 66 - 92 USAF. Cannot use radar same turn as using targeting pods. Can carry one shot of chaff in speed brakes - treat as 1st Gen D against radar threats only. • Jun 67 - 22 Aug 72: Deployed to Vietnam theater. • 1967: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR. • Jun 67: SUU-23 20mm gun pod (3.7) available. Replaces 600 USG drop tank when carried. • Sep 67 - 70: Many rewired for AIM-9B replacing AIM-4D. • 1968: 12 AVQ-9 Pave Light laser designators available - fitted inside rear cockpit pointing to port. • 1968-69: Fitted to carry ECM pods on AIM-4/9 hp. • Mar 71: 6 AVQ-10 Pave Knife targeting pods available. 12 F-4D wired for pod. • Dec 71: Some deploy to Vietnam with APX-80 Combat Tree (triggers enemy IFF giving bearing and range to 60 nmi in radar arcs). • 1974 - 89: AVQ-23 Pave Spike operational. Paveway II when available. Replaces two AIM-7 when carried. • 1981: Fitted with 1st Gen RWR • Aug 85: ANG fitted for GPU-5 gun pod vice 600 USG drop tank.
F-4E Phantom II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-120 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 660 795 Med: 460 830 1040 High: 460 920 1150 VHigh: -- -- 1260 Ceiling: 18975 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 770 nmi Int Fuel: 5575 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 225 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 365 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7260 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts: 4 AIM-7E or AIM-7F (1982). Can replace one AIM-
B-33
America’s Aircraft 7 with ALQ-101 (1972?) or ALQ-119 (1974?) or ALQ-131 (late 70s) ECM pods. • 2 370 USG DT, and either: • 11 M117 or 12 Mk82 or 3 Mk84 or 8 CBU-24/52/58 bombs • 2 AIM-9E, 4 M129 chaff bombs, 1 ALE-38 chaff pod (Aug 72) • 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb • AVQ-23 tgt pod, 2 GBU-10 Paveway I/II or 4 GBU-12 Paveway II • AXQ-14 guidance pod, 2 GBU-15 • 2 370 USG DT, 1 600 USG DT and either: • 4 AIM-9B or AIM-9E (early 69) or AIM-9J (Jun 72) or AIM-9P-3 (late 70s) or AIM-9L/M (mid 80s) Sidewinder • 6 M117 or 6 Mk82 or 2 Mk84 or 4 GBU-24/52/58 bombs or 4 LAU-3/61 rocket pods • 2 AGM-12B/C or 2 AGM-45A or 4 AGM-65A or 2 GBU-10 • 2 ALE-2 (May 72) • 4 AGM-65B (Jun 72) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 67 - Jan 92 APQ-120 is compatible with AIM-7E and -7F Sparrow only. Bullpup capability removed when Maverick enters service. Cannot use radar same turn as using AVQ-23 or AXQ-14 pods. • 1970: First squadron nuclear QRA in Europe. • Jun 72: 84 fitted with TCS. • Sep 72 - Apr 76: Fitted with leading edge slats for increased maneuverability. Maneuver Rating increased to 3.0/1.0. • Nov 72: Some deploy to Vietnam with slats, TCS, Combat Tree (triggers enemy IFF giving bearing and range to 60 nmi) with Veteran & Elite pilots. • 1973 or 74: Fitted with 1st Gen RWR. • 1974 - 89: AVQ-23 Pave Spike operational. Paveway II when available. Replaces one AIM-7 when carried. • 1974-75: Fitted with 1st Gen D, estimated 2nd Gen D in 1980s. • Sep 78 - 1980?: 180 fitted with DMAS (computing bombsight). • 1983: DMAS fitted with AVQ-26 Pave Tack and GBU-15. • 1988: Upgraded to carry AIM-7M, not compatible with AIM-7E/F
F-4G Wild Weasel
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-120, 1st Gen RWR, 2nd Gen ELS Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 660 795 Med: 417 830 1040 High: 460 920 1150 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 640 nmi Int Fuel: 5120 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 330 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7260 kg • In all loadouts: 2 AIM-7F or AIM-7M Sparrow, 1 ECM pod - ALQ119 or ALQ-131 (1981) or ALQ-184 (Feb 87) • 2 370 USG drop tanks, 1 600 USG drop tank, and either: • 2 AGM-45C Shrike (retired 1992) • 2 AGM-78D Standard ARM (retired 1984) • 2 AGM-88A HARM (1984) • 4 GBU-52 or CBU-58 or CBU-87 bombs • 4 AGM-65B/D or 2 AGM-65G or 2 GBU-15 • 1 600 USG drop tank, and either: • 4 AGM-45C Shrike • 4 AGM-88A HARM • 2 AGM-45C, 2 AGM-78D or 2 AGM-88A • 2 AGM-45C or 2 AGM-88A, 4 AGM-65B/D or 2 AGM-65G or 2 GBU-15 Remarks: In Svc: 1978 - 96 ELS provides full range for AGM-88. Can cue AGM-65 and GBU15 seekers against radars detected by ELS. Can blind bomb with cluster bombs detected by ELS. Only flown by Veteran and Elite crews.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 1987 - 90s: Fitted with 3rd Gen ELS and computing bombsight.
F-4J/S Phantom II
Fighter
F-5A/B/RF-5A Freedom Fighter
Fighter
F-5C Skoshi Tiger
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-59 radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 490 660 760 Med: 490 830 1000 High: 490 920 1235 VHigh: -- -- 920 Ceiling: 16672 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 705 nmi Int Fuel: 6120 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 185 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 305 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7264 kg • 2 370 USG DT, 4 AIM-7E or AIM-7E-2 (1969) or AIM-7F (1977), and either: • 4 AIM-9B or AIM-9D or AIM-9G (1970) or AIM-9H (1972) or 4 AIM-9L (1978) or 4 AIM-9M (1983), 1 600 USG DT • 12 Mk81/Mk82 or 7 Mk83 or 8 CBU-59 or 9 Mk20 Rockeye II bombs • 1 600 USG DT, 6 LAU-3 or 6 LAU-10 or 6 LAU-32 or 6 LAU-68 or 6 LAU-69 rocket pods • 1 600 USG DT, 6 Mk81/Mk82 or 4 Mk83/CBU-59/Rockeye II • 1 600 USG DT, 6 Mk82, 4 AIM-7, 4 AIM-9 Remarks: In Svc: Oct 66 - May 92 USN, USMC units. Not nuclear capable. • 1968: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR, 1st Gen J&D. • 1973: Late production have Combat Tree, computing bombsight, slats for Maneuver Rating 3.0/1.0, HMS. AIM-7F when available. • Dec 79 - Jan 82: Updated to F-4S with APQ-72 radar, computing bombsight, wing slats for Maneuver Rating 3.0/1.0, 2nd Gen J&D. • Nov 82: F-4S returns from last carrier deployment. • Retired: F-4J - USN 1982, USMC 1990; F-4S - USN 1984, USNR May 87, USMC 1990, USMCR May 92.
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Damage Value: 15 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 580 640 Med: 480 600 730 High: 480 560 820 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 505 nmi Int Fuel: 1790 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 USG wingtip tank 155 kg 60 nmi 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 185 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2810 kg Off Guns: 2 M39A-2 20mm (2.6) • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder or wingtip tanks in all configurations • 1 150 USG DT (fighter) • 1 150 USG DT, 4 M117 or Mk82 or Mk83 bombs • 3 150 USG DT, 2 M117 or Mk82 or Mk83 or 2 LAU-3/10 • 1 150 USG DT, 2 AGM-12B Bullpup Remarks: In Svc: Export 621 exported. RF-5A has low altitude cameras. F-5B is two seat trainer with both cannon removed.
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Size/Signature: Small/Small Counterm: None
Damage Value: 15 Bombsight: Ballistic Inflight Refuel: P
B-34
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 580 647 Med: 500 600 725 High: 500 600 764 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 505 nmi Int Fuel: 1790 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 USG wingtip tank 155 kg 60 nmi 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 185 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2812 kg Off Guns: 2 M39A-2 20mm (2.6) • 2 wingtip tanks in all configurations • 4 Mk81 or Mk82 or 4 M117 bombs or 4 CBU-2 dispensers, 1 150 USG drop tank Remarks: In Svc: Oct 65 - Apr 67 Modified F-5A flown in Vietnam War, then passed to South Vietnamese air force. Fitted with inflight refueling as standard.
F-5E/F Tiger II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/1.5 Damage Value: 16 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: APQ-153 or APQ-159 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 520 600 660 Med: 520 600 800 High: 520 560 940 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 670 nmi Int Fuel: 2070 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 275 USG drop tank 825 kg 380 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3175 kg Off Guns: 2 M39A-2 20mm (2.6) • 2 AIM-9B/E Sidewinder, wingtip tanks in all configurations • 1 DT, 4 M117 or Mk82 or CBU-24/59/52/58 or LAU-3/59 • 2 DT, 1 Mk84 bomb • 3 DT, 2 M117 or Mk82 or CBU-24/59/52/58 or LAU-3/59 • 1 DT, 2 AGM-65A/B Maverick Remarks: In Svc: Export Majority have APQ-159 radar. F-5F is two seat trainer with one cannon. RF-5E has cameras replacing radar and one cannon. Used as aggressor aircraft by US. Some export customers use AGM-65 Maverick.
F-6A Skyray
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/1.0 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APQ-50A radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 450 500 630 Med: 450 530 620 High: 450 460 610 VHigh: -- -- 540 Ceiling: 15810 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 490 nmi Int Fuel: 1960 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 165 nmi 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 330 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2200 kg Offensive Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2 300 USG drop tanks • 2 Mk84 2000lb bombs or Mk83 1000lb bombs • 4 Mk81 250lb bombs or Mk82 500lb bombs, 2 150 USG DT • 4 LAU-3/3A/10/10A/68/69, 1 150 USG Remarks: In Svc: Jun 56 - Feb 64 Pre-1962 designation F4D. • Late 60: One 300 USG drop tank fitted with inflight refueling probe. Can only fuel that drop tank.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
F-8A/B/L Crusader
Fighter
F-8C/K Crusader
Fighter
F-8D/H Crusader
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-30A range-only radar (F-8A) or APS-67 (F-8B) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 494 580 625 Med: 494 566 750 High: 494 552 880 Ceiling: 13860 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1210 nmi Int Fuel: 3900 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1240 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 32 2.75in FFAR (F-8A) • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder • F-8L can carry the same loadouts as F-8H Remarks: In Svc: 1957/59 - 70 Pre-1962 designation F8U-1, F8U-1E. Carries 32 2.75 inch FFAR in retractable box launcher in fuselage. F-8B has inflight refuel P, F-8A later fitted. • Late 60s: 61 F-8B rebuilt as F-8L with APQ-149 radar, wing hp and air to ground weapons.
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-67 (F-8C) or APQ-125 (F-8K) radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 495 586 653 Med: 495 560 806 High: 495 540 960 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1185 nmi Int Fuel: 3900 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 380 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 32 2.75in FFAR (F-8C) • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder Remarks: In Svc: 1959/68 - 75 Pre-1962 designation F8U-2. Carries 32 2.75 inch FFAR in retractable box launcher in fuselage (F-8C). F-8C retired USN (1968), USMC (1971). • Early 1965: Fitted to carry 4 AIM-9D Sidewinder, operational Jun 66. Subtract -0.5 from Man Rating with four carried due to heavy nose, no penalty with two carried. • Late 60s: 87 rebuilt as F-8K with APQ-125 range-only radar, wing hp and air to ground weapons (as F-8H). Mainly USMC reserve.
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-83 radar, 1st Gen IRST Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 495 610 665 Med: 495 585 866 High: 495 560 1067 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1150 nmi Int Fuel: 4130 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2270 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • 2 M6/M65/M66/Mk84 or 4 M88/M57/Mk81/Mk83 (F-8H) • 4 LAU-3/10/32/60/61/68/69 rocket pods (F-8H) • 8 Mk81 or 8 Mk82 or 1 Mk83 or 1 Mk84 or 4 M117 or 2 Mk79 or 8 Mk20 Rockeye II or 4 CBU-24 (F-8H) Remarks: In Svc: 1961/67 - 77 Pre-1962 designation F8U-2N. Can carry AIM-9C. • Early 65: Fitted to carry 4 AIM-9B/C (usually 3 IRH and 1 SARH)
B-35
America’s Aircraft or 8 Zuni 5 inch rockets on fuselage rails. Subtract -0.5 from Man Rating with four carried due to heavy nose. • Jun 66: AIM-9D operational. • Jul 67-68: Rebuilt to F-8H with APQ-84 vice APQ-83 radar, 1st Gen J&D, 1st Gen RWR and wing pylons.
F-8E/J Crusader
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-94 radar, 1st Gen IRST. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 495 600 650 Med: 495 584 820 High: 495 560 984 VHigh: -- -- 560 Ceiling: 15915 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1210 nmi Int Fuel: 4130 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2269 kg Off Guns: 4 Mk12 20mm (3.6) • F-8J can carry same loadouts as F-8H. Remarks: In Svc: Feb 62/68 - 76 Pre-1962 designation F8U-2NE. • Early 65: Fitted to carry 4 AIM-9B/C (usually 3 IRH and 1 SARH) or 8 Zuni 5 inch rockets on fuselage rails. Subtract -0.5 from Man Rating with four carried due to heavy nose. • 1966: F-8E fitted with Gen 0 RWR, 1st Gen D. • Jun 66: AIM-9D operational. • 1968-69: Upgraded to F-8J, has APQ-124 (early production) or APQ-149 (late production) vice APQ-94 radar, Gen 0 RWR and 1st Gen J&D.
F-9J Cougar
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 500 -Med: 430 520 -High: 430 470 -Ceiling: 10912 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 650 nmi Int Fuel: 3255 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 130 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1815 kg Off Guns: 4 M3 20mm (2.6) • 2 drop tanks, 4 M64 or 4 Mk82 bombs • 2 drop tanks, 4 LAU-3 or LAU-32 rocket launchers • 2 M65 or2 Mk83 bombs or 2 drop tanks • 2 drop tanks, 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder (Jul 56) • 1 drop tank, 1 Mk7 or 1 Mk12 nuclear bomb (AF-9J, TF-9J) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 54 - mid 60s Pre-1962 designation F9F-8. • AF-9J: Some fitted with nuclear bombs and provision for lob-toss delivery. Pre-1962 designation F9F-8B. • F9F-8P: Recon version with internal cameras. In service 1956 60. • TF-9J: Two seat trainer with two 20mm (0.9). Used as shorebased FAC by USMC in Vietnam 1966 - 68. In service 1956 - 74. Pre-1962 designation F9F-8T. Nuclear capability removed 1971. • Mid-50s: Fitted with inflight refuel P. • 1958 - 59: F8F-8 and F8F-8B retired from active forces.
F-12B
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 43 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: ASG-18 radar, 1st Gen IRST.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 470 640 -Med: 500 570 -High: 500 540 670 VHigh: 1720 1830 1940 Ceiling: 26000 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 2200 nmi Int Fuel: 30200 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -• 3 AIM-47A and missile data link (full range for AIM-47) • 4 AIM-47A (half range for AIM-47) Remarks: In Svc: 1968? Production version of YF-12A. Prototype first flown Aug 63, development contract for F-12B received May 65. Funding for development approved by congress but opposed by SecDef McNamara. Program canceled 1 Feb 68. Up to 200 planned.
F-14A Tomcat
Fighter
F-14A+/B Tomcat
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.0 Damage Value: 37 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: AWG-9 radar, 1st Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 610 792 Med: 410 616 1000 High: 410 516 1204 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1315 nmi Int Fuel: 7295 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 280 USG drop tank (1980s) 860 kg 220 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6577 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 DT, 4 AIM-7E4 or AIM-7F (1977) or AIM-7M (1987), 4 AIM-9H or AIM-9L (1979) or AIM-9M (1982) • 2 DT, 4 AIM-54A (Nov 74 - Jun 97) or AIM-54C (Dec 86), 2 AIM-7, 2 AIM-9 • 2 DT, 6 AIM-54, 2 AIM-9 • 2 DT, 2 AIM-7, 2 AIM-9, and either: • ALQ-167 ECM pod, TARPS recon pod (1981 - 2004) • 4 Mk82/Mk83/Mk84 (1992) • 4 Mk20 Rockeye (1993?) • 2 DT, 2 AIM-7, 3 AIM-9, and either: • 2 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-16 Paveway II (May 94) • 2 GBU-10 Paveway II (1995) • 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (1995?, by 1998) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 73 - Sep 04 Cannot land w/6 Phoenix, carries 4 on CAP. Can engage six different targets at once with AIM-54 Phoenix. Launch limited to two missiles per increment. AWG-9 has poor performance over land. • 1976: Add 1st Gen IRST. • 1980s: Fitted with 2nd Gen J&D. Drop tanks available. • 1980-81: Fitted with provision for TARPS recon pod. One squadron on each carrier has 4 pods. • 1981: Medium PRF added to AWG-9 radar for full performance over land. • 1984-88: Fitted with TCS vice IRST. • May 91-Jul 92: 78 fitted as Bombcat. Can carry Mk62 mine or ADM-141 TALD decoy instead of Mk82 bomb. • 1997: 76 to F-14A Upgrade with 2nd Gen RWR, 3rd Gen D, NVG and provision for AAQ-25 LTS (initially 4 pods per squadron, 6-8 pods by 2003). AAQ-25 replaces one Sparrow in Bombcat loadouts.
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: AWG-9 radar, TCS, 2nd Gen RWR
B-36
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 420 650 792 Med: 420 640 935 High: 420 630 1079 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1530 nmi Int Fuel: 7360 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 280 USG drop tank 860 kg 255 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6645 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 Drop tanks, 4 AIM-54C Phoenix, 2 AIM-7M Sparrow, 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder • 2 Drop tanks, 6 AIM-54C, 2 AIM-9M • 2 Drop tanks, 4 AIM-7M, 4 AIM-9M • 2 DT, 2 AIM-7M, 2 AIM-9M, and either: • TARPS recon pod, ALQ-167 ECM pod • 4 Mk82 or 4 Mk83 or 4 Mk84 bombs (Jul 92) • 4 Mk20 Rockeye II (1993?) • 2 DT, 2 AIM-7, 3 AIM-9, and either: • 2 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-16 Paveway II (May 94) • 2 GBU-10 Paveway II (1995) • 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (1995?, by 1998) or 2 GBU-24 Paveway GPS (2001?) • 2 GBU-31 (Feb 02) or 2 GBU-32 JDAM (2003?) Remarks: In Svc: 1989 - Oct 05 Cannot land w/6 Phoenix, normally carries 4 on CAP. Can engage six different targets at once with AIM-54 Phoenix. Launch limited to two missiles per 30-second increment. • 1 May 91: Renamed F-14B. • Jul 92: Fitted with bombs as Bombcat. Can carry Mk62 mines or ADM-141 TALD vice Mk82 bombs. • Apr 97: F-14B Upgrade with 3rd Gen D, NVG and provision for AAQ-25 LTS. Carries AAQ-25 vice one AIM-7. • Oct 97: Can carry TARPS and AAQ-25 LTS on same mission. AAQ-25 can replace one AIM-7M in TARPS loadout. • Retired: AIM-54A Jun 97, TARPS 2004, AIM-54C 30 Sep 04.
F-14D Tomcat
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-71 radar, TCS, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 420 650 792 Med: 420 640 935 High: 420 630 1079 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1530 nmi Int Fuel: 7360 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 280 USG drop tank 820 kg 255 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6645 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 Drop tanks, 4 AIM-54C++ Phoenix, 2 AIM-7M Sparrow, 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder • 2 Drop tanks, 6 AIM-54C++, 2 AIM-9M • 2 Drop tanks, 4 AIM-7M, 4 AIM-9M • 2 Drop tanks, 2 AIM-7M, 2 AIM-9M, • TARPS recon pod, ALQ-167 ECM pod • 2 Drop tanks, 2 AIM-7M, 2 AIM-9M, • 4 Mk82 or 4 Mk83 or 4 Mk84 bombs • 4 Mk20 Rockeye II (1993?) • 2 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-16 Paveway II (May 94) • 2 GBU-10 Paveway II (1995) • 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (1995?, by 1998) or 2 GBU-24 Paveway GPS (2001?) • 2 GBU-31 or 2 GBU-32 JDAM (Feb 03) • 2 GBU-38 JDAM (Aug 05)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Remarks: In Svc: 1992 - Sep 06 Estimated all Bombcat capable. Can carry Mk62 mines or ADM141 TALD vice MK82 bombs. • Feb 94 - 96: Fitted with 3rd Gen IRST and NVG. • 1996: Fitted with 3rd Gen J&D. • Apr 97 - 98: Fitted with AAQ-25 LTS. Initially carried four AAQ25 pods per squadron (six to eight pods by 2003). Carries one in place of one AIM-7M. • Oct 97: Can carry TARPS and AAQ-25 LTS on same mission. AAQ-25 can replace one AIM-7M in TARPS loadout. • Retired: TARPS (2004), AIM-54C+/C++ (30 Sep 04).
F-15A/B Eagle
Fighter
F-15C/D Eagle
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-63 radar, 1st Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 660 725 Med: 500 713 895 High: 500 739 1275 VHigh: -- -- 1434 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1150 nmi Int Fuel: 5250 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 405 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7258 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 3 DT, 4 AIM-7F Sparrow, 4 AIM-9J or AIM-9P-1 Sidewinder • 3 DT, 4 AIM-7F, 4 AIM-9L (1979) • 3 DT, 4 AIM-7M, 4 AIM-9M (1983) • 3 DT, 4 AIM-120A AMRAAM, 4 AIM-9M (MSIP 1992) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 75 - Oct 09 No provision for conformal fuel tanks. Two seat F-15B (with 2nd Gen Counterm) originally designated TF-15A, redesignated F-15B used for training only, 1110 nmi range. • 1976: Some fitted with telescopic sights (Eagle Eye) - treat as 1/2 range TCS against target directly ahead. • 1979: 2nd Gen J&D operational this date. • Oct 91: MSIP upgrade with 3rd Gen J&D countermeasures, APG63(V)1 radar (AIM-120 capability - can engage 4 targets at once). Operational 1992. • Retired: USAF (1994); ANG (Oct 09).
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D/2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-63PSP, RWR, Eagle Eye TCS Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 495 660 800 Med: 495 713 1075 High: 495 765 1275 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 975/950 nmi Int Fuel: 6395/6240 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 400 nmi 1464 USG conformal tanks 4485 kg 975 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7258 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 3 DT, 4 AIM-7F, 4 AIM-9L (1979) • 3 DT, 4 AIM-7M, 4 AIM-9M (1983) • 3 DT, 2 AIM-7M, 2 AIM-9M, 4 AIM-120A (Sep 91) • 3 DT, 2 AIM-9M or AIM-9X-1 (Aug 03), 6 AIM-120C (2002?) or AIM-120C-5 (2005?) or AIM-120C-7 (2008?) • 3 DT, 2 AIM-9X-2, 6 AIM-120D (Jul 15) • 2 DT, 2 AIM-9X-2, 6 AIM-120D, AAQ-33 (ANG 2011) or Talon HATE (Sep 17) or Legion pod (2020). • AAQ-33 Sniper or Legion pod, 10 AIM-120D, 2 AIM-9X-1 (PADE)
B-37
America’s Aircraft Remarks: In Svc: 1979 Conformal fuel tanks (CFT) can be fitted/removed in 15 minutes and both hold 4525 kg total with Maneuver Rating of 4.0/2.0. Only sufficient conformal tanks available for 1st TFW, units in Alaska and Iceland. APG-63PSP or APG-70 can engage four targets at once with AMRAAM; APG-63(V)1, APG-63(V)2 and APG-63(V)3 can engage eight targets at once with AMRAAM. Fitted with telescopic sights (Eagle Eye) - treat as 1/2 range TCS against target directly ahead. Use first ranges and fuel for F-15C, second for F-15D trainer. • Systems: 3rd Gen J&D countermeasures, improved radar ECCM mid 90s; NVG (1999); HMD Nov 03. • Jun 85-97: MSIP II updates - deliveries from 1987 have NCTR; deliveries from 1989 have APG-70 radar (LPI, NCTR, not fitted with SAR mode). • 1986: -220 engines fitted - no chance of stagnation stalls. • Apr-Dec 00: 18 a/c fitted with APG-63(V)2 radar. • Apr 00-06: Fitted with APG-63(V)1 radar. In service Mar 01. • 2009-11: Fitted with ALE-58 decoys (4th Gen D vs. IRH, 3rd Gen D vs. IIRH). • Apr 10: Fitted with APG-63(V)3 radar. • 2011: ANG fitted with Sniper on c/l hp. Used as IRST only. • Sep 17: Four Talon HATE pods available - LPI data links to F-22A and F-35, 4th Gen IRST. • ANG planned to be fitted with CFT as standard and quadruple AAM launchers under UW1 - Persistent Air Dominance Enabler (PADE) above.
F-15E Strike Eagle
Attack
Man Rtng: 4.0/1.5 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-70 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 495 660 795 Med: 495 713 950 High: 495 765 1175 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1430 nmi Int Fuel: 10890 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 345 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 11113 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts: AAQ-14 (Dec 90) or AAQ-33 (Jan 05) tgt pod, AAQ-13 nav pod, plus either (GBU-15/AGM-130 limited to AIM-9 only): • 4 AIM-9M or 4 AIM-9X-1 (early 18) • 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-120A (early 90s) or AIM-120C (Oct 01) or AIM120D (Jul 14) • 1 DT, AXQ-14 guidance pod, 4 AIM-7M or 4 AIM-120, 1 GBU-15 (1992) or 1 AGM-130 (1993) or 1 EGBU-15 (late 99) • 3 600 USG drop tanks, 4 AIM-7M or 4 AIM-120 plus either: • 12 Mk82 or 4 Mk84 • 12 Mk20 Rockeye II or 10 CBU-87 or 4 GBU-10 or 8 GBU-12 (all late 1990) • 2 B61 (1991) or B61-12 (2020s) nuclear bombs • 10 CBU-58/87/89 or 12 CBU-52 • 2 GBU-24 • 10 CBU-97/103/104/105 (2003) • 4 GBU-31 JDAM (Jul 03) • 12 GBU-38 JDAM (Jan 05) or 12 GBU-54 (Apr 08) • 16 GBU-39 (Oct 06) or 16 GBU-53 (2020) • 2 AGM-158A (mid 13) or 2 AGM-158B (2018) • 3 600 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-7M or AIM-120 plus either: • 5 CBU-58/87/89 or 6 CBU-52/Mk82/Rockeye II or 2 Mk84 • 1 B61 nuclear bomb • 6 GBU-38 or 2 GBU-31 or 8 GBU-39 or 8 GBU-53 or 6 GBU54 • 2 600 USG drop tanks, plus either:
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 5 Mk84 • 5 GBU-10 or 9 GBU-12 or 3 GBU-24/31/32/38 or 16 GBU-39 • 5 GBU-31 or 20 GBU-39 or 3 AGM-158 • 1 GBU-31, 3 GBU-54, 2 GBU-12 (2010 Afghan loadout) • 2 600 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-7M or AIM-120 plus either: • 3 GBU-10/24/31 or 5 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-32/38 or 12 GBU39/53 or 3 Mk84 • ASQ-236 recon pod (2009) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 89 Range and Fuel figures include conformal fuel tanks (CFT). CFT only removed for maintenance. Capable of TA (AAQ-13 FLIR or NVG) or TF (AAQ-13 radar) with APG-70/APG-63(V)1 radar in either LD/SD (self defense) or SAR (Targeting) mode. Can carry GBU-28 series vice drop tanks from 1998. • Radar can be used in LD/SD or SAR modes. LD/SD can engage 4 tgts with AMRAAM or 2 tgts in LPI sub-mode and can NCTR. SAR mode can blind bomb. • Systems: 3rd Gen J&D (1992); NVG (1999); crew protection against laser dazzler protection (2003). • Oct 89: Limited IOC with 336th TFS. Initially AAQ-13 radar provides cues to pilot only (TA vice TF). • 1991: 4th FW operational in nuclear role. • 1993: TF radar operational. • 1998: Fitted with improved radar ECCM. • 2003?-08: Expanded 1760 (“Exp 1760”) upgrade. These are weapons entering service from 2003 above. • 2006: Nuclear role ceases. • 2014 - 2023: Fitted with APG-82(V)1 radar. Radar can operate in SAR and LD/SD modes at same time. • 2021-29: EPAWSS upgrade with 4th Gen J&D, 3rd Gen ELS. • 2024: New build F-15EX possibly to enter service with APG82(V)1 radar, FBW controls & increased engine thrust (man Rating 4.5/2.0, payload 13880 kg), EPAWSS, additional u/w hp added (can carry 4 additional 4 AIM-9 or AIM-120 in all loadouts).
F-16A Fighting Falcon (Block 1-10)
Fighter
F-16A Fighting Falcon (Block 15)
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.0 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-66 radar, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 650 790 Med: 500 700 975 High: 500 735 1180 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 915 nmi Int Fuel: 3315 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 360 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 445 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5445 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 6 AIM-9L, 1 ALQ-119 ECM pod, 2 370 USG DT • 4 AIM-9L, 1 ALQ-119 ECM pod, 2 370 USG DT, plus either: • 6 Mk82 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 6 Mk20 Rockeye II or 4 CBU-52/58/71 cluster bombs • 4 LAU-3 or 4 LAU-68 rocket pods • 4 AIM-9L, 1 ALQ-119 ECM pod, plus either: • 12 Mk82 or 4 Mk84 bombs • 10 CBU-52/58/71 or 12 Rockeye cluster bombs Remarks: In Svc: Jan 79 - 94 Not certified for nuclear bombs. Can replace ALQ-119 with 300 USG DT. • 25 Oct 80: 4th TFS, 388th TFW IOC. • 1987 - 93: Some updated to Block 15 OCU standard (see separate entry).
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.0 Size/Signature: Small/Small Counterm: 2nd Gen D
Damage Value: 19 Bombsight: Advanced Inflight Refuel: B
B-38
America’s Aircraft
Sensors: APG-66, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 650 790 Med: 500 700 975 High: 500 735 1180 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 900 nmi Int Fuel: 3315 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 355 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 440 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5445 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 ALQ-119 ECM pod, plus either: • 6 AIM-9L • 2 AIM-9L, 4 AIM-120A AMRAAM (OCU 1992) • 4 AIM-9L, 1 ALQ-119 ECM pod, plus either: • 12 Mk82 or 4 Mk84 bombs • 10 CBU-52/58/71 or 12 Mk20 Rockeye II cluster bombs • 2 370 USG DT, 4 AIM-9L or 2 AIM-9L and 2 AIM-120A, 1 ALQ119 ECM pod, plus either: • 6 Mk82 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 6 Rockeye II or 4 CBU-52, -58, -71 cluster bombs • 4 LAU-3 or 4 LAU-68 rocket pods • 1 B57/B61 nuclear bomb (1981 - 91) • 4 AGM-65B Maverick (OCU) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 300 DT, 2 AIM-7M, 4 AIM-9L (ADF) Remarks: In Svc: 1982 - 2007 • Block 15: As above. In service 1982 - 1990. • Block 15 OCU: Operation Capability Upgrade with ALQ-131 replacing ALQ-119. In service Jan 88 - Jun 07. • Block 15 ADF: Air Defense Fighter with APG-66(V)1 radar, adding AIM-7M capability. Retains attack role as OCU (never fitted for AMRAAM). In service Mar 89 - 1999.
F-16C Falcon (Block 25/30-32)
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-68 radar, 2nd Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480/490 625/645 750/785 Med: 480/490 670/695 930/970 High: 480/490 705/730 1120/1175 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 780/770 nmi Int Fuel: 3315 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 305 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 380 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7574 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • Can carry a targeting pod in all loadouts on inlet hp: AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Block 30/32 Feb 00; Block 25 2007) or Litening II (Feb 01) or Litening AT (Jul 04) or AAQ-33 Sniper (Jun 05) or Litening G4 (by 2009) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, plus either: • 6 AIM-9M • 2 AIM-9M or 2 AIM-9X-1 (Jun 05) or 2 AIM-9X-2 (2023), 4 AIM120A AMRAAM (Jan 92) • 4 AIM-9, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, plus either: • 12 Mk82 or 4 Mk84 bombs • 10 CBU-52/58/71 or 12 Mk20 Rockeye II cluster bombs • 2 370 USG DT, 4 AIM-9, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, plus either: • 6 Mk82 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 6 BLU-107 anti-runway bombs • 6 Rockeye II or 4 CBU-52, -58, -71 cluster bombs • 4 LAU-3 or 4 LAU-68 rocket pods • 4 AGM-65B Maverick or 4 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-10 Paveway II • 2 Richmond MMSA or ASD-11 TARS recon pod • 2 AGM-45C Shrike or 2 AGM-88A HARM (Block 30/32 Aug 87)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 2 AGM-88B HARM (Block 30/32 1989) • 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (CUPID Feb 01) • 2 GBU-31 JDAM (CUPID Mar 03) • 2 GBU-38 JDAM (Sep 04) • 4 GBU-38 (Apr 07) • 2 AGM-65D/E/G/H/K (Jun 07) • 4 GBU-54 (2008) • 4 CBU-103/105 WCMD (Apr 09) • 8 GBU-39 SDB (2014) Remarks: In Svc: Apr 1986 Block 30/32 have 3rd Gen D. Speeds for F100-PW-220E (Block 25 & Block 32)/F110-GE-100 (Block 30). Can carry ALQ-184 vice ALQ131 jammer pod. Service entry delayed by software - Block 25 April 1986, Block 30/32 July 1987. • 1986-90: Each Europe-based squadron provides two a/c alert 5 with B61 (Victor Alert). • 1989: Pacific uses ALQ-184, Europe have ALQ-131 Block II. • Jan 92: AIM-120 AMRAAM operational. • Apr 95: 14 a/c of 192nd FS, Virginia ANG fitted for four Richmond MMSA recon pod. Retired 1999. • Jul 98-01: 20 ASD-11 TARS recon pods delivered to five ANG squadrons (each squadron has four pods, one ground station). • Feb 01-mid 03: CUPID upgrade with 3rd Gen D, NVG and targeting pods (eight pods per squadron) - cockpit displays limit all targeting pods to 2nd Gen due to low resolution. Unofficial name 'F-16C+. • Apr 01: CUPID aircraft can carry ALQ-184(V)9 instead of ALQ-131 pod. • 2010: Fitted with ALE-50 towed decoy (4th Gen D). • 2012: HMD and new cockpit display fitted - no targeting pod restrictions. • Dec 18: ANG Block 30 fitted with APG-83 radar (LD/SD mode only). First unit probably 121st FS at Andrews AFB in 2020. • Retirements: • Block 25: USAF 1994, Reserve 2007, ANG 2010. • Block 30: USAF 2008. All mid-2020s. • Block 32: Reserve 2007. All mid-2020s.
F-16CG Falcon (Block 40/42)
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.0 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-68 radar, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480/490 610/625 750/785 Med: 480/490 655/675 930/970 High: 480/490 690/710 1100/1160 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 780 nmi Int Fuel: 3315 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 310 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 380 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7575 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • Can carry AAQ-13 nav pod in all loadouts (1990-2003) • Can carry targeting pod in all loadouts: AAQ-14 LANTIRN (1992) or Litening ER (Jun 03) or AAQ-33 Sniper (F-16CM) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, plus either: • 6 AIM-9M Sidewinder • 2 AIM-9M or 2 AIM-9X-1 (Apr 07) or 2 AIM-9X-2 (Apr 16), 4 AIM-120A (Jan 92) or 4 AIM-120B/C (1998) or 4 AIM-120C5 (Jun 02) or 4 AIM-120D (Apr 20) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, 4 AIM-9 or 2 AIM-9 and 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 6 Mk 82 or 4 CBU-52/58/71/87/89 or 2 Mk 84 bombs • 2 AGM-65D/E/G/H/K • 4 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-10 Paveway II • 2 AGM-88B HARM • 1 B61-3/4/10/12 nuclear bomb • 2 CBU-97 or 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (1998)
B-39
America’s Aircraft • 2 GBU-31 JDAM or 2 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD (Jun 02) • 2 AGM-65H (Jun 02) or 2 AGM-65E (Jun 07) • 2 GBU-38 JDAM (Nov 04) • 4 GBU-38 or 4 CBU-97/103/104/105 (Apr 07) • 4 GBU-54 LJDAM or 8 GBU-39 SDB (Dec 12) • 2 LAU-131 rocket pods w/7 APKWS each (Jun 16) • 2 AGM-158A JASSM or 2 AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Apr 20) Remarks: In Svc: 1990 Unofficially designated F-16CG Night Falcon. Block 42 with F100-PW-220/F110-GE-100 (Block 40). Block 42 underpowered Maneuver Rating 4.0/1.5. Can automatically TF using AAQ-13 radar while the pilot operates the targeting pod. Can manually TF using nav FLIR (cannot use tgt pod in this mode). Reduced frontal radar signature (VSmall over 315° to 045°). Can engage four targets at once with AMRAAM. • Systems: NVG for Italy-based a/c only 1996, all from Jun 98; 3rd Gen D Jun 98; ALE-50 4th Gen decoy 1999. • Late 02-07: ANG Block 42 fitted with F100-PW-229 IPE engine, use standard Maneuver Rating. • Aug 06-Mar 10: F-16CM/DM (Block 40) CCIP upgrade with HMD and Sniper targeting pod. Estimated Pave Gem for VSmall IR signature in cruise power only from frontal aspect. • 2022-25: APG-68 replaced by APG-83 radar.
F-16CJ Falcon (Block 50/52)
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.0 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-68(V)5 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480/490 625/645 765/795 Med: 480/490 670/695 950/980 High: 480/490 705/725 1145/1175 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 770 nmi Int Fuel: 3315 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 305 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 375 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7575 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts: ASQ-213 HTS (Jun 94) or HTS R5 (1996) or HTS R6 (2000) or HTS R7 (May 07) or targeting pod - AAQ-28 Litening ER (Jun 03) or AAQ-33 Sniper (Jun 04) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, plus either: • 2 AIM-9M or 2 AIM-9X-1 (Apr 07) or 2 AIM-9X-2 (Apr 16), 4 AIM-120A or 4 AIM-120C (1996) or 4 AIM-120C5 (2000) or 4 AIM-120D (Apr 20) • 2 370 USG DT, 1 ALQ-131 ECM pod, 4 AIM-9 or 2 AIM-9 and 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 6 Mk82 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 4 CBU-71/87/89 cluster bombs • 4 AGM-88B or AGM-88C HARM • 2 AGM-65D or AGM-65G (May 93) or 2 AGM-65H (2000) or AGM-65E (Jun 07) or AGM-65K • 2 GBU-10 or 4 GBU-12 Paveway II or 2 GBU-24 Paveway III • 1 B61-3/4/10/12 nuclear bomb • 2 CBU-103/104/105/107 (2000) • 2 GBU-31 JDAM (Apr 03) • 4 CBU-103/104/105/107 (late 04) • 2 GBU-38 JDAM (Jan 05) • 2 AGM-158A JASSM (Aug 06) • 4 GBU-38 JDAM (Apr 07) • 4 GBU-54 LJDAM (May 08) • 8 GBU-39 (Nov 12) • 4 ADM-160B (Jul 12) or 4 ADM-160C (Sep 13?) • 2 LAU-131 rocket pods w 7 APKWS each (Jun 16) • 2 AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Apr 20) Remarks: In Svc: 1992 Speeds for Block 52 with F100-PW-229 engine/Block 50 with F110GE-129. Can fire HARM to ½ range based on 360° RWR detec-
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tion in that turn. Can carry ALQ-184 vice ALQ-131 jammer pod. Reduced frontal radar signature (VSmall over 315° to 045°). Can engage four targets at once with AMRAAM. • 1999: ALE-50 integrated onto underwing hp (4th Gen D). • Oct 02-May 06: F-16CM/DM (Block 50) CCIP upgrade with provision for Sniper tgt pod. • 2005: Paver Gem reduced IR Signature to VSmall in cruise power only from frontal aspect. • Apr 07: Fitted with HMD. • 2007: Block 52 withdrawn from active forces, remains with ANG. • Apr 08: Additional inlet hp added - can carry ASQ-213 and AAQ28/AAQ-33 at same time. • 2022-25: APG-68 replaced by APG-83 radar.
F-16XL Falcon
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.5 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-68 radar, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 530 730 790 Med: 530 770 1050 High: 530 800 1230 Ceiling: 15000 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1135/1035 nmi Int Fuel: 5115/4655 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 290 nmi 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 360 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 580 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6800 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts: Can carry AAQ-14 targeting pod and AAQ-13 nav pod on air intake hardpoints. • 2 370 USG drop tanks, 4 AIM-120A, 2 AIM-9M • 4 AIM-120A, 2 AIM-9M, plus either: • 14 Mk82 or 4 Mk84 or 10 CBU-58/87 or 4 GBU-10 or 6 AGM65D/G or 6 GBU-12 • 2 370 USG or 2 600 USG DT, 2 AIM-9M, 4 AIM-120A, plus either: • 10 Mk82 or 6 CBU-58/87 or 2 GBU-10 or 2 B61 Remarks: In Svc: 1992 Variant of F-16 with cranked arrow wing, competed and lost to F-15E Strike Eagle in Enhanced Tactical Fighter competition (1981 - 84). Improved instantaneous agility due to expanded flight limits and reduced radar signature due to shaping. F-15E selected due to F-16XL having low T/W ratio, poor sustained turning and long takeoff distance. Service designations would have been single seat F-16F (would have replaced Block 40, use first range and fuel) and two seat F-16E (F-15E selected instead, use second range and fuel).
F-18L Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.0 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-65 radar, 2nd Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 650 800 Med: 430 685 1040 High: 430 720 1174 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 580 nmi Int Fuel: 3565 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 320 nmi 610 USG drop tank 1870 kg 435 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9075 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 450 USG DT, 4 AIM-7F, 2 AIM-9L • 2 610 USG DT, 2 AIM-9L, 12 Mk82 or 6 MK83 or 12 Mk20 Rockeye II or 6 CBU-58 or 4 AGM-65D
B-40
America’s Aircraft
Remarks: In Svc: 1981 Proposed export version with lighter airframe and additional hp. Cannot carry AIM-7 Sparrow in fuselage hp due to lighter landing gear. Could have entered three years after an order. Instead, F/A18 released for export. Range estimated. • Options include wet wing with 4925 kg total fuel, cruise range 805 nmi. • 1976: Iran expresses interest in 250 to replace F-4D and F-4E.
F/A-18A/B Hornet
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.0 Damage Value: 27 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-65 radar, 2nd Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 490 650 795 Med: 490 685 915 High: 490 720 1035 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 765 nmi Int Fuel: 4910 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 330 USG drop tank 1010 kg 225 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7030 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts, can carry a targeting pod, either: • ASQ-173 replacing one AIM-7 (Dec 83) • AAS-38B replacing one AIM-120 (2001) • Litening AT (2005) or Litening G4 (2009) replacing 1 DT (2005) or 1 AIM-120 (2007) (USMC shore based) • 3 330 USG drop tanks, plus either • 2 AIM-9L or 2 AIM-9M (Oct 84), 4 AIM-7F or AIM-7M (Oct 84) • 2 AIM-9M or 2 AIM-9X-1 (Feb 04), 6 AIM-120C5 (F/A-18A+) • 1 330 USG drop tank, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-7 or 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 8 Mk82 or 8 Mk83 or 4 Mk84 bombs • 8 Mk20 Rockeye II cluster bombs • 2 330 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-7 or 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 2 Walleye ER, 1 AWW-13 guidance pod • 2 AGM-84E/H, 1 AWW-13 guidance pod (F/A-18A+) • 3 330 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-7 or 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 4 Mk82 or 4 Mk83 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 4 Rockeye II cluster bombs • 4 LAU-10/61/68 rocket pods • 6 ADM-141 TALD decoys (1987) • 2 AGM-88A/B HARM (Apr 86) or 2 AGM-84 Harpoon IC • 2 GBU-10 or 2 GBU-16 or 4 GBU-12 Paveway II • 2 GBU-24 Paveway III or 2 GBU-31 or 2 GBU-32 JDAM (F/A18A+) • 2 GBU-38 JDAM (F/A-18A+ Oct 04) • 2 AGM-154C (Nov 04) or 2 AGM-154A JSOW (F/A-18A+) • 2 (2007) or 4 (2008) GBU-49 (USMC F/A-18A+) • 4 GBU-32 or 4 GBU-38 or 4 GBU-54 LJDAM (F/A-18A+ Nov 08) • 2 LAU-68 (7 APKWS II each), 2 GBU-32 or 2 GBU-54 (F/A18A+ Feb 18) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 83 Not nuclear-capable. • F-18B: Two-seat variant. Used for training only in US service Cruise range of 1020 nmi with 4595 kg internal fuel. • 1985-89: OFP upgrades, exact dates unknown for with Harpoon, Walleye ER/DL, Mk82AIR, Mk83AIR (use Mk20 Rockeye loadouts) and mines (Mk62 vice Mk82, Mk 52/63 vice Mk83, Mk55/56/65 vice Mk84). • 1995: Majority F/A-18A no longer deploy on carriers. • 2001 - 04: Updated to F/A-18A+ with NVG, AAS-38B tgt pod. USN retains APG-65, USMC has APG-73 radar. Can engage six tgts at once with AIM-120C. Due to low resolution cockpit displays, targeting pods limited to 2nd Gen.
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• Early-09: USMC F/A-18A+ updated to F/A-18A++ with HMD, 3rd Gen D, Litening G4 pod, improved cockpit displays (no tgt pod restrictions). • 2016: TCS and IRST added to Litening pods. • Retirement dates: F/A-18A 2004?, USMC F/A-18A+ 2018, USN F/A-18A+ 2020?
F/A-18C/D Hornet
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.0 Damage Value: 27 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: Y/P Sensors: APG-65 radar, 2nd Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 490 650 795 Med: 490 685 915 High: 490 720 1030 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 765/715 nmi Int Fuel: 4910/4595 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 330 USG drop tank 1010 kg 225 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7710 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts can replace one AIM-7 or one AIM-120, with either: • ASQ-173 pod - F/A-18C/D • AAR-50 pod - F/A-18C/D(N) • In all F/A-18C/D(N) loadouts, can carry a targeting pod, either: • AAS-38 (1990) or AAS-38A (C/D Oct 92/Jan 93) or AAS-38B (USMC 1996) or ASQ-229 (Sep 93) replacing one AIM-7 or AIM-120 • Litening AT replacing 1 DT (2005) • Litening AT (2007) or Litening G4 (2017) replacing 1 AIM-120 • 3 330 USG drop tanks, plus either • 2 AIM-9M, 4 AIM-7M • 2 AIM-9M or 2 AIM-9X-1 (Feb 04) or 2 AIM-9X-2 (Feb 18), or 4 AMRAAM - AIM-120A (Sep 93) or AIM-120C (1996) or AIM-120C-7 (2008) or AIM-120D (USN Apr 15, USMC 2016) • 1 330 USG drop tank, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-7 or 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 8 Mk82 or 8 Mk83 or 4 Mk84 bombs • 8 Mk20 Rockeye II cluster bombs • 4 AGM-88A/B/AGM-88E (Jun 12) or 4 AGM-84 Harpoon IC • 4 AGM-65E (by 1998) or 4 AGM-65F • 2 330 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-7 or 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 2 Walleye ER or 2 AGM-84E, 1 AWW-13 guidance pod • 2 AGM-84H, 1 AWW-13 guidance pod (late 99) • 2 B57 or 2 B61 nuclear bombs (USMC only) • CDL data link pod (2006) - F/A-18D(RC) • 3 330 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-7 or 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 4 Mk82 or 4 Mk83 or 2 Mk84 bombs • 4 Mk20 Rockeye II cluster bombs • 4 LAU-10/61/68 rocket pods • 6 ADM-141 TALD decoys • 2 AGM-88A/B/E or 2 Harpoon IC • 2 GBU-10 or 2 GBU-16 or 4 GBU-12 Paveway II • 2 AGM-65E or 2 AGM-65F • 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (1993) or 2 GBU-31 (late 99) or 2 GBU32 (2001) or 2 GBU-49 (USMC 2007) or 2 GBU-38 (Oct 04) • 2 AGM-154A (late 97) or 2 AGM-154C (Nov 04) or 2 AGM154C1 (2016) • 4 GBU-32 or GBU-38 or 4 GBU-49 or 4 GBU-54 (Nov 08) • 2 GBU-56 LJDAM (Feb 19) • 2 LAU-68 (7 APKWS II each), 2 GBU-32 or 2 GBU-54 (Feb 18), Remarks: In Svc: 1989 ‘Bug’. Can engage six tgts at once with AMRAAM. Can carry mines - Mk62 vice Mk82, Mk 52/63 vice Mk83, Mk56/65 vice Mk84. Can carry ADM-141 TALD decoy vice Mk82 bombs. USN not fitted for nuclear bombs. • Systems: F-18C/D(N) APG-73 replaces APG-65 radar (May 94); 3rd J&D (Jul 95); F/A-18C(N) HMD (2006); F/A-18D(N) HMD
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America’s Aircraft (2014); TCS and IRST added to Litening pods (2016); 4th Gen J&D (2018); APG-79(V)4 replaces APG-73 radar (2021). • 1990: F/A-18C/D(N) night attack in service with NVG, reduced frontal radar signature (VSmall in 315° to 045° arc). Each squadron has 8-10 tgt pods (eight in 1996). USMC F-18C(N) uses AAS-38 and ASQ-228 on carriers and Litening when shore-based. USMC F/A-18D(N) used by USMC only for shore-based attack. • 1992: Nuclear weapon capability removed. • Oct 92: Fitted with increased engine thrust, Maneuver Rating 4.5/2.0. All export to this standard. • Feb 00: F/A-18D(RC) in service. Replaces 20mm cannon with internal cameras (Low & Medium altitude). Adds radar SAR mode - records for post mission debrief. Typically four F/A-18D(RC) per USMC squadron. Also used for standard attack F/A-18D(N) missions. • 2011: APG-73 radar updated to use realtime SAR mode (can target weapons). • 2016: Reserve unit VMFA-112 F/A-18C upgraded to F/A-18C+ with HMD and Litening G4 tgt pod. Retains APG-65 radar. • 11 Apr 18: Last USN carrier deployment concludes. USMC will continue carrier deployments until 2022, then shore based until retirement. • Retired: active USN (February 2019).
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/1.5 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-73 Radar, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 585 710 Med: 460 615 815 High: 460 650 920 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 895/770 nmi Int Fuel: 6580/6365 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 480 USG drop tank 1485 kg 290/255 nmi 300 USG Buddy Store 920 kg 180/160 nmi IRST/fuel pod 1000 kg 195/175 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7950 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • In all loadouts, can carry AAQ-32 or ASQ-228 (Sep 03) targeting pod, replacing one AIM-120. • 2 DT, 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder or AIM-9X-1 (2007) or AIMX-2 (Mar 15), 8 AMRAAM - AIM-120C-5 or AIM-120C-7 (late 04) or AIM120D (Apr 15) • 2 DT, 2 AIM-9, plus either: • 2 AIM-120, AWW-13 guidance pod, 2 AGM-88C, 2 AGM-84E • 2 AIM-120, AWW-13 guidance pod, 2 AGM-88C, 2 AGM-84H (2013) • 4 AIM-120, SHARP recon pod, (F/A-18F Apr 03 - 2013) • 3 DT, 2 AIM-9, 2 AIM-120, plus either: • 6 Mk82 or 6 Mk83 or 6 CBU-100 or 4 Mk84 • 2 AGM-88C, 2 GBU-10 Paveway II • 4 AGM-88C or 4 AGM-65E or 6 GBU-12 Paveway II • 4 AGM-154A or AGM-154C (Nov 04) or AGM-154C-1 (Jun 16) • 2 AGM-88C, 2 AGM-154 • 2 AGM-84 AG-84D Harpoon IC (by mid 11) or AGM-84N Harpoon II+ (2019?) • 2 AGM-88 or 2 AIM-120, 2 GBU-31 JDAM (late 02) • 2 AGM-88 or 2 AIM-120, 2 GBU-24 Paveway III (2003) • 4 GBU-32 or 4 GBU-38 (2007) • 6 GBU-32 or 6 GBU-38 or 6 GBU-54 (2008) • 4 GBU-32 or 4 GBU-38 or 4 GBU-54, 2 AGM-88 (2008) • 4 AGM-88E (2014) • 2 AGM-88 or 2 AIM-120, 2 GBU-56 LJDAM (2018) • 2 AIM-120, 2 AGM-158C LRASM (Nov 19) • 2 AGM-88, 8 GBU-53 (2020) • 300 USG buddy store, 4 480 USG DT, 2 AIM-120, 2 AIM-9
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Remarks: In Svc: Jun 01 ‘Rhino’. Reduced frontal radar signature (VSmall in 300° to 060° arc). Each squadron to have 10 tgt pods. Typically each aircraft carrier has four F/A-18E tasked with tanking and four SHARP pods for F/A-18F. Range and fuel figures for single seat F/A-18E and two seat F/A-18F. Initially APG-79 has poor ECCM, treat as 5th gen clutter resistance. • Systems fitted: HMD, Counterm: 4th Gen J, 3rd Gen D (late 2005); improved APG-79 ECCM, treat as 6th Gen radar (2010-2011); 4th Gen J&D (2012). • May 08: Block II+ operational with APG-79 radar - F/A-18F can use radar in combined modes - can use LD/SD and either SS or SAR or ISAR modes and engage four tgts with AIM-120. • Late-08: Three F/A-8E/F can use ALR-67(V)3 as 3rd Gen ELS using Link 16. • 2010?: Can carry mines - Mk62 vice Mk82, Mk63 vice Mk83, Mk65 vice Mk84. • 2013-19: Block II updated to Block II+ standard with APG-79. Block I will retain APG-73 radar. In service 2015. • 2017: 85% are Block II, 15% Block I. • 2021: 150 ASG-34 4th Gen IRST/fuel pods delivered (pod will not be dropped!). Replace one standard drop tank in all single- or three-tank loadouts above. • 2022: Block II+ updated to Block III (see separate entry). Block I used for training and testing. • 2023: AGM-88E AARGM-ER available.
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III
Fighter
F-20A Tigershark
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/1.5 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 4th Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-79 Radar, 3rd Gen ES, NVG, HMD Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 585 710 Med: 460 615 815 High: 460 650 920 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 895/770 nmi Int Fuel: 6580/6365 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 480 USG drop tank 1485 kg 290/255 nmi 300 USG Buddy Store 920 kg 180/160 nmi IRST/fuel pod 1000 kg 195/175 nmi Conformal fuel tanks 1585 kg 310/275 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7950 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • As Block F/A-18E/F with option of Conformal Fuel Tanks. Remarks: In Svc: 2021? Upgrade for F/A-18E/F Block II aircraft. Conformal tanks, ASG-34 Block II 5th Gen IRST pod, RCS reduction. Fitted with Tactical Targeting Network (TTNT) real time data link, allows targeting without using radar - two a/c range passively with IRST. Fitted with NIFCCA real-time data link - E-2D & F/A-18F can provide midcourse updates for AAM and SM-6 on NIFC-CA network. • 2021: First deliveries. First deployment planned for 2022. • 2023?: Conformal fuel tanks available. • 2024-25: Planned as one Block III squadron per carrier. • 2027: Planned as two Block III squadrons per carrier.
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-67 radar, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 600 800 Med: 500 660 980 High: 500 730 1150 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF
B-42
America’s Aircraft
Cruise Range: 475 nmi Int Fuel: 2292 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 330 USG drop tank 1010 kg 300 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3765 kg Off Guns: 2 M39 20mm (2.6) • C/L drop tank, 4 AGM-65 or 6 Mk82 bombs, 2 AIM-9L • 1 drop tank, 2 AIM-7M, 4 AIM-9L • 2 drop tanks, 5 Mk82 or 4 Rockeye bombs, 4 AIM-9L • 2 drop tanks, 1 AGM-84 Harpoon, 2 AIM-7M, 2 AIM-9L • C/L drop tank, 4 AGM-65, 2 AIM-9L Remarks: In Svc: -Initially called F-5G. Privately funded by Northrop as export fighter, but sales stifled by US export policies. Can carry conformal ALQ‑71 ECM pod in all loadouts. Speeds estimated.
F-22A Raptor
Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.5/3.0 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Medium/Stealthy Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 4th Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-77 radar, 3rd Gen ES/RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 650 660 880 Med: 670 780 895 High: 670 910 990 VHigh: -- -- 1290 Ceiling: 18290 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 905 nmi Int Fuel: 8390 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 285 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9100 kg Off Guns: M61A2 Vulcan 20mm (4.2) • 2 AIM-9M or AIM-9X-1 (Mar 16) or AIM-9X-2 (Sep 19) Sidewinder in two small internal bays (all configurations) • 6 AIM-120C-5 or AIM-120D (Sep 19) • 2 AIM-120, 2 GBU-32 • 2 AIM-120, 8 GBU-39 (Mar 12) • 4 AIM-120, 1 GBU-32 or 4 GBU-39 Remarks: In Svc: Dec 05 Fitted with Luneburg radar enhancement for homeland defense missions only (Medium radar signature). Can carry two drop tanks in homeland defense missions. GBU-32 limited to prebriefed targets until radar SAR mode available. All weapons carried internally. Fitted with IFDL real time data link between 4 F-22A only. • Mar 08: Cleared to drop GBU-32 supersonically. • Mar 12 - 18: Fitted with APG-77(V)1 radar adding SAR mode. • 2016: Cleared to drop GBU-39 supersonically. • 2019: Cleared for AIM-120D, AIM-9X. • 2024: Fitted with HMD.
F-35A Lightning II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/3.5 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Medium/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 4th Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-81, 4th Gen ES/RWR, AAQ-37/40 4th Gen FLIR/ IRST, laser designator, HMV Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 590 700 Med: 520 640 810 High: 580 690 920 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 970 nmi Int Fuel: 8260 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 285 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8165 kg Off Guns: GAU-22 25mm (3.4) • Can carry 2 AIM-9X-1 (Feb 18) or AIM-9X-2 (2021?) externally in all loadouts (Signature VSmall) • 4 AIM-120C-7 (internal) • 6 AIM-120D (internal 2025?)
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• Internal loadout with 2 AIM-120, and either: • 2 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-31 • 8 GBU-39 or 4 GBU-49 (both Feb 18) • 8 GBU-53 (2023) • 2 B61-12 nuclear bombs (Feb 24) • 2 AGM-88G AARGM-ER (2025) • External loadout with either: • 4 GBU-12 (Feb 18) • 4 GBU-49 (Nov 18) • 2 AGM-88G AARGM-ER (2025) • 8 AIM-120 or 4 AGM-158A/B or 4 GBU-31 or 4 GBU-38 or 4 GBU-54 (Block 4?) • 2 drop tanks (Block 4) Remarks: In Svc: Aug 16 USAF CTOL variant. Stealthy in front quarter only (315°-045°), VSmall elsewhere. Only version to be nuclear capable. Can carry one internal and one external loadout. Can be fitted with RCS enhancer, increases Signature to Small for training and some combat missions. Fitted with MADL real time data link between flight of 4 F-35s. Initially not cleared to use 25mm cannon. • 2 Aug 16: IOC, limited to maneuver Ratings 4.0/3.5. • Feb 18: GAU-22 operational. • May 18: FOC, can use full Maneuver Rating. • 2021-24: Fitted with AIM-120D, GBU-38 and GBU-54. • Jan 23: Block 4 to be introduced with Small Diameter Bomb II, UAS controls, auto-ground avoidance system, and drop tanks. • 2025?: Fitted to carry 6 vice 4 AIM-120 internally (Sidekick launcher).
F-35B Lightning II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 4th Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-81, 4th Gen ES/RWR, AAQ-37/40 4th Gen FLIR/ IRST, laser designator, HMV Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 590 630 Med: 520 640 775 High: 580 690 920 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 870 nmi Int Fuel: 6125 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 426 USG drop tank 1305 kg 265 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6800 kg • Can carry GAU-22 gun pod (Feb 18) and 2 AIM-9X-1 (Feb 18) or 2 AIM-9X-2 (2021?) externally in all loadouts (Signature VSmall) • 4 AIM-120C-7 (internal, Nov 18)) • Internal loadout with 2 AIM-120, and either: • 2 GBU-12 (Jul 15) or GBU-32 (May 18) or GBU-49 (Nov 18) • 8 GBU-53 (2022) • External loadout with either: • 4 GBU-12 (Nov 18) or GBU-49 (both Nov 18) • 4 GBU-32 (Feb 19) • 2 AARGM-ER or 2 drop tanks (Block 4) Remarks: In Svc: Jul 15 USMC STOVL variant. Stealthy in front quarter only (315° - 045°), VSmall elsewhere. Fitted with MADL real time data link between flight of 4 F-35s. • 31 Jul 15: IOC, limited to Maneuver Rating 3.5/3.0, maximum speeds 550/640/690 knots at Low/Medium/High, 12160 m ceiling. IRST not operational. MADL limited to two a/c. • 2016: NVG and MADL increased to 4 a/c. • Jan 18: Maximum speed 745 knots at High altitude, no restrictions at Low or Medium. • May 18: Cleared to refuel from F/A-18E/F. • Feb 19: First deployment by VMFA-121 on Wasp. • May 18: FOC with full speeds and Maneuver Ratings available. • Nov 18: Can cue ship CS Gen 5 and 6 using Link 16 near-real time data link. IRST operational. • 2021-24: Upgraded with AIM-120D, GBU-38, GBU-54 instead of
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America’s Aircraft GBU-12. • Jan 23: Block 4 operational with UAS controls and capability to pass ballistic missile tracks to ships (treat as Remote Targeting for ships).
F-35C Lightning II
Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.5 Damage Value: 25 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 4th Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-81, 4th Gen ES/RWR, AAQ-37/40 4th Gen FLIR/ IRST, laser designator, HMV Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 590 630 Med: 520 640 830 High: 580 690 920 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1020 nmi Int Fuel: 8960 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 426 USG drop tank 1305 kg 210 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7715 kg • Can carry 2 AIM-9X externally in all loadouts (Signature VSmall) • Can carry GAU-22 gun pod in all loadouts (Signature VSmall) • 4 AIM-120C7 (internal) • 6 AIM-120D (2025?) • Internal loadout with 2 AIM-120, and either: • 2 GBU-12 or 2 GBU-31 or 2 GBU-32 or 2 GBU-49 or 2 AGM154C • 2 AGM-154C-1 or 8 GBU-53 or 2 AARGM-ER (Block 4) • External loadout with either: • 4 GBU-12 or 4 GBU-49 • 2 AGM-88G AARGM-ER or 2 drop tanks (Block 4) Remarks: In Svc: Feb 19 USN carrier variant. Stealthy in front quarter only (315°-045°), VSmall elsewhere. Fitted with MADL real time data link between flight of 4 F-35s. Can cue ship CS Gen 5 and 6 using Link 16 nearreal time data link. • Mid-2021: First deployment planned on Carl Vinson. • 2021-24: Upgraded with AIM-120D, GBU-38, GBU-54 instead of GBU-12. Exact dates uncertain. • Jan 23: Block 4 operational with UAS controls. Can pass ballistic missiles tracks to ships (treat as Remote Targeting for ships).
F-84D Thunderjet
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 16 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 510 -Med: 480 480 -High: 440 460 -Ceiling: 11979 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 800 nmi Int Fuel: 2405 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2590 kg Off Guns: 6 M3 .50 cal. (2.7) • 2 M30 or 2 M57 or 2 M64 or 2 M65 bombs • 2 M65 bombs, 8 5inch HVAR rockets Remarks: In Svc: Feb 49 - mid 57 Straight wing. Cruise range includes 230 USG tip tanks. First fully operational version of F-84. Flown by USAF until 1952, then by ANG. • Dec 50: Deployed to Korean theater.
F-84E Thunderjet
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Size/Signature: Small/Small Counterm: None Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Fighter
Damage Value: 16 Bombsight: Ballistic Inflight Refuel: P
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 520 535 -Med: 490 500 -High: 470 470 -Ceiling: 13180 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 935 nmi Int Fuel: 2795 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 335 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2950 kg Off Guns: 6 M3 .50 cal. (2.7) • 2 230 USG drop tanks • 2 M30 or 2 M57 or 2 M64 or 2 M65 bombs • 2 M65 bombs, 8 5in HVAR rockets • 2 Tiny Tim rockets and 16 5 inch HVAR • 8 or 24 5 inch HVAR Remarks: In Svc: 1949 - 59 Straight wing. Cruise range includes 230 USG tip tanks. Tip tanks only (670 nmi of cruise range) can be refueled inflight using probe system. Structural improvements. First 300 (F-84E-1, -5, -10) not fitted with radar; 107 F-84E-15 add APG-30 range-only radar; 115 F-84E-20 add provision for 24 vice 8 HVAR; 350 F-84E-25, -30 add provision for JATO. Flown by regulars (Aug 49 - 54); AF Reserves (May 54 - 57), ANG (Jul 51 - mid-59). • Dec 50: Deployed to Korean theater. • May - Jun 52: 136th FBW only refuels from KB-29M. Can only refuel tip tanks, must refuel each separately - only 1410 kg/670 nmi can be transferred.
F-84F Thunderstreak
Fighter
F-84G Thunderjet
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 560 600 -Med: 540 570 -High: 510 530 -Ceiling: 13503 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 515 nmi Int Fuel: 1770 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 295 nmi 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 575 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2724 kg Off Guns: 6 M3 .50 cal. (2.7) • 2 230 USG or 450 USG drop tanks • 4 M57 or 4 M64 or 4 M65 or 2 M66 bombs • 4 M117 bombs or 24 5in HVAR rockets • 2 230 USG drop tanks, 2 M66 bombs, 8 5in HVAR rockets • 2 230 USG drop tanks, 4 M65 bombs, 24 3in rockets • 1 Mk7 nuclear bomb, 1 450 USG drop tank, 2 230 USG drop tanks, • 1 Mk7/B28 nuclear bombs, 1 230 USG drop tank • 2 450 USG drop tanks, 2 230 USG normal (ferry) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 54 - Nov 71 Swept wing. Air National Guard units deployed to Europe 19611962. Flown by USAF until Jul 64 and ANG between Aug 54 and Nov 71.
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar, LABS Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 425 547 -Med: 425 540 -High: 425 540 --
B-44
America’s Aircraft
Ceiling: 12350 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 610 nmi Int Fuel: 1395 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 440 nmi 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 865 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1815 kg Off Guns: 6 M3 .50 cal. (2.7) • 2 M66 2000lb bombs • 2 Tiny Tim rockets and 16 5 inch HVAR • 4 M64 500 lb or M65 1000lb bombs • 32 5 inch HVAR • 1 Mk7 nuclear bomb, 1 450 USG and 2 230 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Aug 51 - mid 60 Straight wing. Cruise range includes 230 USG tip tanks. Better engine, ability to carry Mk7 nuclear bomb. • Jul 52: Inflight refueling operational. Deployed to Korean theater. • 1952-53: Fitted with MK7 nuclear bomb. LABS operational mid-53 allows toss-bombing delivery. • Aug 55: Retired from SAC service. Continues with TAC.
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 600 -Med: 480 566 -High: 480 530 -Ceiling: 15125 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 530 nmi Int Fuel: 1865 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 150 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 905 kg Off Guns: 24 2.75 inch FFAR • 2 drop tanks • 2 drop tanks, 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder (some export only) Remarks: In Svc: Apr 53 - Jun 61 Flown by ADC Apr 53 - Apr 58, then ANG mid 59 - Jun 61. First 35 had APG-36 radar with E-3 FCS APG-37 radar with E-4 FCS. E-4 FC allowed rear or beam aspect attacks. • 1956 - 60: Converted to F-86L, see separate entry.
XF-85 Goblin
Fighter
F-86A Sabre
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 580 -Med: 460 565 -High: 430 530 -Ceiling: 14390 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 505 nmi Int Fuel: 1335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 225 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 907 kg Off Guns: 6 .50 M3 in nose (2.7) • 2 drop tanks • 16 5 inch HVAR rockets • 2 M57 or 2 M64 or 2 M65 bombs Remarks: In Svc: Apr 51 - 60 396 delivered Feb 51 - Oct 52. • Sep 51: Deployed to South Korea. Withdrawn Mar 53. • 1952 - 53: Fitted with 6-3 wing, Man Rating 3.5/2.0. • 1956: Flown by ANG.
Man Rtng: 2.0/2.0 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 370 565 -Med: 370 535 -High: 370 505 -Ceiling: 14210 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 335 nmi Int Fuel: 350 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: 4 M3 .50 cal. (1.8) Remarks: In Svc: -Parasite fighter planned to be launched and recovered from B-36. • 1949: Canceled, because it was a death trap.
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 590 -Med: 460 560 -High: 460 520 -Ceiling: 13985 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 575 nmi Int Fuel: 1335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG drop tank 305 kg 185 nmi 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 225 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 907 kg Off Guns: 6 .50 M3 in nose (2.7) • 2 100 USG or 2 120 USG drop tanks • 16 5in HVAR • 2 M57 or 2 M64 or 2 M65 bombs Remarks: In Svc: May 49 - late 50s 554 delivered Feb 49 - Dec 50. Last 24 have APG-30 range-only radar. Earlier aircraft later fitted with APG-5 (A-7) or APG-30 or APG-40 range-only radars. • Dec 50: Flown by ANG. Replaced by F-86D. • 16 Dec 50: In combat in South Korea. Withdrawn Jul 52. • RF-86A: Various recon conversions, retains guns. In service 1951 - 53.
F-86D Sabre
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Size/Signature: Small/Small Sensors: APG-37 radar
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Interceptor
Damage Value: 18 Bombsight: Manual
F-86E Sabre
Fighter
F-86F Sabre (early)
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-45 range-only radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 450 590 595 Med: 450 555 560 High: 450 520 525 Ceiling: 14590 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 555 nmi Int Fuel: 1335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 220 nmi 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 365 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1600 kg Off Guns: 6 .50 M3 in nose (2.7) • 2 120 USG drop tanks (F-86F-1) • 2 200 USG drop tanks (F-86F-5/10/20) • 16 5” HVAR rockets • 2 M57 or 2 M64 or 2 M65 or 2 M117 bombs Remarks: In Svc: Mar 52 - 73 Uprated engine Includes 78 F-86F-1, 16 F-86F-5 and 134 F-86F-10/20. • Jun 52: First combat in South Korea. • Early 53: Fitted with 6-3 wing, ceiling 15810 m, Man Rating 3.5/2.0.
B-45
America’s Aircraft • Mar-Jul 53: Eight a/c combat test four 20mm T-160 cannon (M39 prototype). Due to gas ingestion, can only fire two cannon at once (2.6).
F-86F Sabre (late)
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-45 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 610 -Med: 460 575 -High: 460 560 -Ceiling: 14630 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 485 nmi Int Fuel: 1340 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 190 nmi 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 320 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2955 kg Off Guns: 6 .50 M3 in nose (2.7) • 2 200 USG drop tanks • 2 200 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder • 16 5” HVAR rockets • 2 200 USG drop tanks, 8 5” HVAR rockets • 2 200 USG drop tanks, 2 M57/M64/M65/M116/M117 • 1 Mk12 nuclear bomb, 1 120 USG and 2 200 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Oct 52 - ? Includes F-86F-25, F-35, F-40 (Oct 55). Flown by active forces until Dec 55, ANG uses to at least 1955. • RF-86F: Conversions from -30 with cameras replacing M3 guns, ceiling 16415 m (Use High Speeds for Very High band) clean. • Fitted with AIM-9B Sidewinder after Korean War. • Jan 54: Mk12 nuclear bomb operational. • Mar 55: Fitted with leading edge slats, man rtng 3.5/2.0, fuel 1545 kg, 560 nmi range. F-86F-40 to this standard.
F-86H Sabre
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 590 600 Med: 480 550 560 High: 480 530 540 Ceiling: 15484 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 650 nmi Int Fuel: 1725 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 200 nmi 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 330 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2525/2395 kg Off Guns: See Remarks • 8 5 inch HVAR or 2 200 USG drop tanks • 2 M57/M64/M65/M117 bombs, 2 200 USG drop tanks • 1 Mk12 nuclear bomb, 1 200 USG drop tank Remarks: In Svc: 1954 - 71 Fitted with LABS and toss bomb, J-73-GE-3E engine (additional thrust limited by airframe). Flown by TAC 1954 - Jun 58 and ANG 1957 - 71 (nuclear capability removed). • 113 F-86H-1, 60 F-85H-5 have 6 .50 M3 (2.7). In service Oct 54 Jun 58. Payload 2525 kg. • 300 F-86H-10 has 4 M39 20mm (5.2). In service Mar 55 - Jan 71. • 1955-56: Fitted with wing slats and engine modifications, man rtng 3.5/2.0. Payload 2395 kg.
F-86K Sabre
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Size/Signature: Small/Small Sensors: APG-37 radar
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Fighter
Damage Value: 18 Bombsight: Ballistic
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 530 600 Med: 480 550 590 High: 480 500 540 Ceiling: 14070 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 510 nmi Int Fuel: 1865 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 145 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1390 kg Offensive Guns: 4 M24 20 mm (2.6) • 2 120 USG drop tanks • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2 120 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Export “NATO Sabre.” Simplified version for NATO with all-weather interceptor requirement. Served with France, Germany, Honduras, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and Venezuela, starting in 1955.
F-86L Sabre
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 530 600 Med: 480 545 585 High: 480 500 540 Ceiling: 15080 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 510 nmi Int Fuel: 1870 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 145 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1200 kg Off Guns: 24 2.75 inch FFAR • 2 120 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Oct 56 - mid 65 Have 6-3 wing with wing tip extensions for improved agility. Flown by ADC until Jun 60. Flown by Air National Guard units during early 1959 - mid-65. Units on alert during Cuban Missile Crisis. Fitted with SAGE data link for GCI control.
F-89C Scorpion
Interceptor
F-89D Scorpion
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.5 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-33 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 425 470 470 Med: 425 520 540 High: 425 490 500 Ceiling: 14530/14955 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 455/470 nmi Int Fuel: 4775 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: 6 M24 20mm (3.9) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 52 - 60 Use left values for J35A-21 engines, right value for J35A-33 engines. Flown by ADC 1952 - 54, ANG 1954 - 60. • Sep 51 - Nov 52: 65 delivered with A-21 engines, 100 with A-33. • Sep 52 - 53: Limited to 350 knots by structural issues. Aircraft to full spec mid 53 - Jan 54. • 1954 - 55: All fitted with A-33 engines.
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.5 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-40 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 405 470 470 Med: 405 525 550 High: 405 454 490
B-46
America’s Aircraft
Ceiling: 14955 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 800 nmi Int Fuel: 5430 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: 104 2.75 inch FFAR Remarks: In Svc: Jan 54 - Jun 60 Fires rockets in two or three salvoes. Flown by ADC until Jun 58 and ANG Aug 58 - Jun 60. • 1954: Limited to 425 knots and Man Rtng 2.0 at Low and Medium altitudes due to weak airframe and engine issues. • Jul 54: E-6 analog/digital FCS operational - can attack with rockets from wide aspect. • Early 55: Engine and airframe issues resolved, use full Ratings at all altitudes.
F-89H Scorpion
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-40 radar, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 470 470 Med: 410 490 540 High: 410 430 480 Ceiling: 14135 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 755 nmi Int Fuel: 5500 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 180 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1453 kg Off Guns: 42 2.75 inch FFAR • 2 300 USG drop tanks, 3 AIM-4A, 3 AIM-4B Falcon Remarks: In Svc: Mar 56 - Mar 60 42 FFAR, 6 AIR-4 Falcon carried in FFAR wing tip tanks. Flown by ADC until 1959, ANG from Nov 57. Has E-9 FCS - rear aspect for AIM-4 and all aspect for rockets.
F-89J Scorpion
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-40 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 450 470/450 Med: 400 480 540 High: 400 420 480 Ceiling: 13590 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 775/1035 nmi Int Fuel: 5420/7240 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG wing tip tank 920 kg 190 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1840 kg • 2 600 USG or 2 FFAR wing tip tanks in all loadouts • 2 AIR-2A Genie Remarks: In Svc: Jan 57 - Jul 69 Use first set of speed, range and fuel figures are for FFAR tip tanks with 104 2.75 inch FFAR and 308 USG or 600 USG tip tanks. Majority have 600 USG. Flown by ADC until Dec 60, 57th FIS at Keflavik in Iceland Jul 62, ANG from Jul 59. Fitted with SAGE data link. ANG retain Genie capability. • Later fitted with u/w hp for 4 AIM-4C Falcon (rarely used). MG-12 FC allows snapup attacks by rockets and AIM-4C while climbing. Capability removed early 1959.
F-94A Starfire
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-33 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 390 496 533 Med: 390 475 510 High: 390 455 475
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Ceiling: 15163 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 480 nmi Int Fuel: 975 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 165 USG drop tank 505 kg 355 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 852 kg Off Guns: 4 M3 .50 in nose (1.8) • 2 drop tanks on wingtips Remarks: In Svc: May 50 - mid 54 All-weather interceptor based on F-80. First production fighter w/ afterburner. Unstable at High altitude, Maneuver Rating reduced to 2.0/1.5. ANG from mid-51.
F-94B Starfire
Interceptor
F-94C Starfire
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-33 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 390 464 533 Med: 390 475 510 High: 390 455 475 Ceiling: 15,163 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 480 nmi Int Fuel: 938 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 515 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 852 kg Off Guns: 4 M3 .50 in nose (1.8) • 2 drop tanks on wingtips Remarks: In Svc: Aug 51 - 57 Night fighter based on F-80. First production fighter w/afterburner. Flown by ADC until mid 54, ANG until late 57. • Dec 51: Deployed to Suwon, South Korea. Restricted to behind frontline due to radar security. Restriction lifted Nov 52.
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-40 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 430 480 570 Med: 430 495 540 Med: 430 455 510 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 670 nmi Int Fuel: 2650 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 255 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3055 kg Off Guns: 24 or 48 2.75 inch FFAR • 2 drop tanks (ferry) Remarks: In Svc: Jun 53 - mid 60 Fuel includes tip tanks. First 99 have 24 rockets in nose, remaining 288 have 48 rockets total. Vulnerable to engine surges at High altitude when firing rockets - limited to firing 12 rockets per salvo. Flown by ADC until early 59, ANG until mid 60. Must detect target on radar before firing rockets. • Spring 53: Can fire 48 rockets per salvo. • Sep 54: Fitted with optical sight - can fire rockets without using radar.
F-100A Super Sabre
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 510 610 660 Med: 510 590 700 High: 510 570 740
B-47
America’s Aircraft Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 575 nmi Int Fuel: 2280 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 220 nmi 275 USG drop tank 840 kg 300 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2270 kg Off Guns: 4 M39E 20mm (5.2) • 4 AIM-9B Sidewinder (1961) • 2 275 USG drop tanks • 2 LAU-32 rocket pods or 2 M57 or 2 M65 or 2 M117 or 2 Mk82 bombs • 2 275 USG drop tanks, 2 200 USG drop tanks (RF-100A) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 55 - 67 Two underwing hardpoints. Flown by TAC until 1961, ANG from 1958. • RF-100A: Six conversions with high altitude cameras replacing 20mm cannon, ceiling 16110 m, use High speeds at VHigh altitude. In service 1955 - 58. • 1958: Flown by Air National Guard. • 1961: Fitted with dual AIM-9B carriers by this date for ANG.
F-100C Super Sabre
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 510 610 650 Med: 510 585 700 High: 510 560 800 Ceiling: 14935 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 815 nmi Int Fuel: 3530 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 205 nmi 275 USG drop tank 840 kg 275 nmi 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 455 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2270 kg Off Guns: 4 M39E 20mm (5.2) • 6 LAU-32 rocket pods or 6 M64 or 6 M117 or 6 Mk82 bombs • 2 275 USG drop tanks, and either: • 4 AIM-9B (1959?) or 4 AIM-9E (1970) Sidewinder • 4 LAU-32 or 2 M65 or4 M64 or 4 M117 • 4 CBU-24 or 4 Mk82 bombs (1970) • 4 LAU-3 rocket pods (1971) • 1 Mk7 nuclear bomb, 1 275 USG drop tank • 1 Mk7 nuclear bomb, 1 275 USG drop tank, 2 200 USG drop tanks (1968) Remarks: In Svc: Jul 55 - Jun 70 Six underwing hardpoints. Flown by Air National Guard from mid59. Inflight refueling can only fill internal fuel, not drop tanks. Fitted for LABS to toss nuclear bombs. AIM-9 only used by ANG. • 1970: Option to replace 275 USG with 450 USG drop tanks.
F-100D/F Super Sabre
Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APG-30 range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 510 610 650 Med: 510 580 680 High: 510 540 720 Ceiling: 14539 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 795/730 nmi Int Fuel: 3640/3340 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG drop tank 615 kg 190 nmi 275 USG drop tank 840 kg 260 nmi
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3196 kg Off Guns: 4 M39E 20mm (5.2) • 2 275 USG drop tanks, and either: • 4 AIM-9B (1962) or AIM-9E (1967) or AIM-9J (1972) Sidewinder • 4 Mk117 or 4 M65 bombs • 2 AGM-12A Bullpup (Dec 60) • 8 M117 or 8 Mk82 bombs (TER 1962) • 4 Mk82 bombs (Aug 67) • 4 LAU-3 rocket pods (1971) • 1 B28/B43/B57/B61 nuclear bomb, 2 200 USG drop tanks (F-100D) • 1 275 USG drop tank, 2 200 USG drop tanks, 1 Mk7 nuclear bomb (F-100F) • 2 LAU-3 rocket pods or 2 AGM-45A Shrike, 2 drop tanks (F-100F Wild Weasel Mar 66) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 56 - Nov 79 Use first range and fuel figures for F-100D, second for two seat F-100F (In service Jan 58 - 70s). Only fitted with inflight refueling probes for ferry flights. #384 has provision for Sidewinder and c/l nukes. F-100D fitted for Mk7 nuclear bomb. F-100F has two M39 cannon, gun rating 2.6. • 1959: 15 F-100F fitted for AGM-12B Bullpup. • Dec 60 - Jun 61: 65 F-100D fitted with AGM-12B Bullpup (four squadrons). • 1962: Estimated F-100F fitted with nuclear bombs as F-100D. • 1962 - 65: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR (rear 180° only). • Jun 64 - Jul 71: Served in Vietnam. ALQ-87 ECM pod from 1970 replacing two weapons. • Nov 65 - Jul 66: Seven F-100F Wild Weasel deployed to Vietnam theater - fitted with 1st Gen RWR. • Mar 66:AGM-45 Shrike added to 3 Wild Weasel a/c. Flown by ANG. • Mid-72: Retired from nuclear role. F-100F retired from frontline roles.
F-101A/C Voodoo
Fighter
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B&P Sensors: APG-37 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 600 640 Med: 480 590 760 High: 480 580 870 Ceiling: 15072 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1510 nmi Int Fuel: 6895 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 430 nmi Bay tank 525 kg 165 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1485 kg Off Guns: 4 M39 20mm (5.2) • 1 Mk7/1 B43/B28 nuclear bomb • Flash recon pod, ALQ-71 ECM pod (RF-101) Remarks: In Svc: May 57 - mid 70 Fitted with LABS for laydown attacks with nuclear bombs. Never carried Falcon AAM in service. Typically carried bay tank replacing 20mm cannon. F-101C strengthened for low level flight and gains +0.5/+0.5 at low and medium altitudes to Man Rtng, in service Sep 57. Recon have cameras replacing radar and 20mm, initially Medium and High cameras only. F-101A/C never cleared for conventional weapons. • RF-101A: New builds, in service May 57. RF-101G are F-101A conversions, in service 1965 - 72. • RF-101C: New builds with provision for nuclear bomb, in service Sep 57 - 75. RF-101H are F-101C conversions, in service 1965 76. • 1962: Recon fitted with option of Low altitude cameras. Nuclear attack training commences.
B-48
America’s Aircraft
• 1964: RF-101C fitted with improved low altitude cameras and night capability. • Apr 67: ALQ-71 ECM pod in service with recon a/c. • Mid-70: F-101A/C retired.
F-101B/F Voodoo
Interceptor
• Sep 62: AIM-26B in service. Retired Apr 72. • 1962-69: Deployed to South Vietnam. CAS missions flown in 1965 with rockets. • 1963-64: Fitted with 1st Gen IRST. • 1965: MG-10 fitted with SAGE data link. • 1970s?: Rockets removed. • Retired: ADC 1969; Europe Apr 70, Pacific May 71, AIM-26B (Apr 72), Iceland 1973, ANG Oct 76.
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-40 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 475 590 660 Med: 475 570 830 High: 475 550 995 VHigh: -- -- 750 Ceiling: 15900 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1015 nmi Int Fuel: 6290 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 320 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3632 kg • 6 AIM-4A or 6 AIM-4C Falcon, 2 drop tanks • 3 AIM-4A, 3 AIM-4C Falcon, 2 drop tanks • 2 AIM-4D Falcon, 2 AIR-2A Genie, 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Jan 59 - Sep 82 F-101F is interceptor trainer. • Jul 61: Genie available. Rarely carry 6 Falcon loadout after this date. • Early 63 - mid 66: 1st Gen IRST replaces inflight refueling probe, AIM-4D capability added. • 1969: Flown by Air National Guard. • Sep 71 - Jan 72: 22 converted to RF-101B with cameras replacing radar, in service 1971 - 75 with ANG 192nd TRS only. • 1977: AIM-4A and AIM-4C retired.
F-104A Starfighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: ASG-14T radar, 1st Gen IRST Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 520 640 710 Med: 520 595/610 930 High: 520 550/630 1150 VHigh: -- -- 745 Ceiling: 16825/21280 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 625/695 nmi Int Fuel: 2335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 195 USG wing tip tank 595 kg 225/250 nmi 120 USG bay tank 370 kg 140/155 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1888 kg • 2 AIM-9B Sidewinder or 2 tip tanks Remarks: In Svc: Feb 58 - Dec 69 May carry 120 USG bay tank vice 20mm cannon. Max speed with tip tanks carried is 975 knots. • Oct 58: 12 a/c from 83rd FIS disassembled and flown to Taiwan by C-124 transports during Quemoy Crisis. • 1964: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) added. • 1967: 319th FIS fitted with more powerful engine, use second speeds, altitudes and ranges.
Fighter
F-102A Delta Dagger
F-104C Starfighter
Fighter
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: MG-3 or MG-10 FCS. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 525 550 630 Med: 525 570 650 High: 525 550 675 VHigh: -- -- 550 Ceiling: 16276 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 840 nmi Int Fuel: 3325 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 215 USG drop tank 660 kg 240 nmi 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 255 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2220 kg Off Guns: 24 2.75 inch FFAR • Can carry 2 215 USG (1958-66) or 230 USG (1967 on) drop tanks in all loadouts • 3 AIM-4A, 3 AIM-4C/D Falcon (1956-63) • 3 AIM-4E, 3 AIM-4F Falcon (1957 on) • 2 AIM-26A/B Falcon • 1 AIM-26A/B Falcon, 3 AIM-4A/C/D Falcon (QRA) • 1 AIM-26B Falcon, 3 AIM-4C Falcon (South Vietnam) • 4 AIM-4A Falcon, 2 AIM-4C/D Falcon (Bangkok) Remarks: In Svc: Apr 56 - 76 MG-3 allows all aspect rocket attacks. QRA aircraft are not fitted with drop tanks. • In Svc: ADC 1956-69; Europe Jan 59-Apr 70, Pacific 1959-May 71, Iceland 1962-73, ANG Jun 60-Oct 76. • Oct 57: 550th a/c fitted with Case XX wing for improved agility, man Rating 3.0/2.0. Original max speed and altitude was 600 knots and 15200 m. • 1957-63: Fitted with MG-10 vice MG-3 and AIM-4E/F. • 1961-63: 450 fitted with AIM-26A Falcon. Rockets reduced from 24 to 12.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASG-14T radar, 1st Gen IRST. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 520 640 710 Med: 520 610 930 High: 520 630 1150 VHigh: -- -- 745 Ceiling: 16459 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 700 nmi Int Fuel: 2300 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 170 USG wing tip tank 520 kg 225 nmi 195 USG drop tank 600 kg 260 nmi 145 USG bay tank 445 kg 195 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1888 kg • 4 AIM-9B, 2 170 USG tip tanks (1967) • 1 B28/B43/B57 nuclear bomb, 2 170 USG tip tanks, 2 195 USG drop tanks • 2 LAU-3 or 2 M117/Mk84 bombs, 2 170 USG drop tanks (1961) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 58 - Jul 75 Initially AIM-9B and nuclear bombs only. Max speed with tip tanks carried is 975 knots. • Oct 61 - early 63: Fitted with conventional bombs and rockets. Provision for additional two AIM-9 on catamaran hp under fuselage (not used due to msl seeker damage). • 1964: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) added. Can carry 145 USG bay tank vice 20mm cannon. • Late 66: 435th TFS fitted with Gen 0 RWR for Vietnam War. Removed Jul 67. • 1967: Remaining aircraft to 198th Puerto Rico ANG with additional 2 AIM-9B on fuselage hardpoints (treat as fully loaded for range). Nuclear bombs removed.
B-49
America’s Aircraft
F-105B Thunderchief
Fighter-Bomber
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APG-31 range-only radar, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 645 730 Med: 500 610 960 High: 500 575 1190 Ceiling: 14780 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 685 nmi Int Fuel: 3555 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 390 USG bay tank 1195 kg 330 nmi 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 380 nmi 650 USG drop tank 1990 kg 550 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2724 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 4 AIM-9B or AIM-9E Sidewinder, 2 450 USG drop tanks • 4 M117 bombs or 4 LAU-32 rocket pods, c/l 450 USG drop tank • 8 M117 or 5 M117R or 8 Mk82 or 5 Mk83 or 7 CBU-24/29/49 bombs, 2 450 USG drop tanks (MER) • 2 AGM-12B Bullpup, c/l 450 USG drop tank • 1 B28/B43 nuclear bomb (internal), 2 450 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Aug 58 - 81 Can carry one 650 USG vice c/l 450 USG drop tank. • Jul 60: Conventional weapons operational. • Dec 60: Nuclear bombs operational. • 1962 - 64: Fitted with AGM-12B Bullpup and bomb multiple ejector racks (MER). • 1965: Estimated 390 USG bay tank available. Can carry in all loadouts except with internal nuclear bomb. • 1967: Estimated AIM-9E available. • Flown by active forces until 1967, ANG Apr 64 - 81, Reserves 1973 - 81.
F-105D/F Thunderchief
Fighter-Bomber
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B&P Sensors: R-14A range-only radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 645 726/680 Med: 500 610 955/890 High: 500 575 1190/1100 Ceiling: 14780 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 660/495 nmi Int Fuel: 3555/3175 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 390 USG bay tank 1195 kg 315/265 nmi 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 365/310 nmi 650 USG drop tank 1990 kg 525/445 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5450 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 650 USG drop tank, 2 Mk84 or 2 M118 (Jul 65) bombs, 2 AIM-9B or AIM-9E (1967), 1 ALQ-71 ECM pod (Oct 66) • C/L 450 USG drop tank, and either: • 4 M117 bombs or 4 LAU-32 rocket pods • 2 AGM-12B Bullpup (Jul 62?) or 2 AGM-12C (Aug 65) • 2 450 USG drop tanks, and either: • 6 M117 or 3 M117R or 6 Mk82 or 3 Mk83 or 5 CBU-24/29/49 bombs, 2 AIM-9, 1 ALQ-71 ECM pod (MER) • 8 M117 or 5 M117R or 8 Mk82 or 5 Mk83 or 7 CBU-24/29/49 bombs (MER) • 1 650 USG drop tank, 2 AGM-45A Shrike • 1 B28/B43 nuclear bomb (internal) Remarks: In Svc: 1961 - Feb 84 Use first speed/range/fuel for single seat F-105D, second for twoseat F-105F. Can toss and laydown nuclear bombs. • Jul 62 - mid 64: Fitted with bomb multiple ejector racks (MER).
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 1965: 390 USG internal bay tank available. Replaces internal loadouts. • Late 65: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR. • Jan 66 - 73: 86 F-105F converted to Wild Weasel, see separate entry. • Oct 66: ALQ-71 ECM pods available. • Retired; USAF mid 73, ANG Jan 71-Feb 84, Reserve 1972-84.
F-105F/G Wild Weasel III
Fighter-Bomber
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B&P Sensors: R-14A range-only radar, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 645 680 Med: 500 610 890 High: 500 575 1100 Ceiling: 14780 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 625 nmi Int Fuel: 4370 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 450 USG drop tank 1380 kg 285 nmi 650 USG drop tank 1990 kg 410 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5450 kg Off Guns: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) • 2 LAU-3 rocket pods, 2 CBU-24 bombs, 650 USG DT • 2 AGM-45A Shrike, 2 CBU-24, 650 USG DT (late 66) • 2 AGM-45A, 6 Mk82 or 4 CBU-24, 2 450 USG DT • 2 AGM-45A, 1 450 USG DT, 1 650 USG DT, and either: • 1 AGM-78A Standard (Mar 68) - F-105F • 1 AGM-78B Standard (Nov 68) - F-105G • 1 AGM-78C/D Standard - F-105G • 2 AGM-45A, 2 AGM-78B/C/D, 650 USG DT (F-105G) Remarks: In Svc: May 66 - May 84 Updated F-105F Wild Weasel II. Initial production aircraft called Wild Weasel II, with RWR only. EF-105F Wild Weasel III adds 1st Gen ES to detect SAM radars only. Allows pinpoint via triangulation of distant SAM radars using two aircraft. Fuel above includes 390 USG bay tank as standard. Can carry all F-105F loadouts. 12 F-105F and 86 F-105G. • Sep 66: F-105G operational. Provision for AGM-78B/C/D. • 1967: Carry ALQ-87 ECM pod vice one Shrike. • Late 67 - 71: WW II & III converted to F-105G. • 1971: F-105G fitted with internal 1st Gen jammer. • Retired: USAF (Jun 80), ANG (May 83), Reserve May 84.
F-106A Delta Dart
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 3.5 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: MA-1 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 515 660 750 Med: 515 620 950 High: 515 580 1150 VHigh: -- -- 900 Ceiling: 17374 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 935 nmi Int Fuel: 4440 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG Ferry tank 705 kg 210 nmi 360 USG supersonic DT 1100 kg 330 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3100 kg • 4 AIM-4E Falcon (1959) • 2 AIM-4F Falcon, 2 AIM-4G Falcon (Jun 60) • 2 AIM-4F Falcon, 2 AIM-4G Falcon, 1 AIR-2A Genie (Aug 61) • 4 AIM-4F Falcon or 4 AIM-4G Falcon, 1 AIR-2A Genie (Aug 61) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 59 - Aug 88 230 USG ferry tanks only until 1967, cannot be jettisoned in flight. Genie originally aimed optically - must have visual LOS to target. • Late 60 - early 63: Fitted with 1st Gen IRST. • Jun 67: 360 USG supersonic drop tanks available.
B-50
America’s Aircraft
• Nov 67 - 69: Fitted with B inflight refueling. • 1970s: IRST improved to 2nd Gen. • Jul 72: Genie optical sight removed - estimated aimed by radar. • 1973: Some fitted with M61A1 20mm (limited to 4500 instead of 6000 rds/minute) (2.7), vice AIR-2A Genie. May switch loadouts within 8 hours. Some fitted with 1st Gen RWR. • 1985: AIR-2A Genie removed from service.
F-107A Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 519 530 775 Med: 519 605 1030 High: 519 680 1290 Ceiling: 16220 meters Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 800 nmi Int Fuel: 3860 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 500 USG c/l tank 1530 kg 455 nmi 275 USG Drop Tanks 840 kg 250 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4500 kg Off Guns: 4 M39 20mm (5.2) • Six underwing hp, 1 C/L semi-recessed hp • Mk7 nuclear bomb on C/L Remarks: In Service: -Competitor with F-105 in 1950s USAF tactical fighter-bomber competition. Based on F-100. Three prototypes built. • 25 Nov 57: Program canceled.
F-108A Rapier
Interceptor
Man Rtng: 2.5 Damage Value: 28 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: ASG-18 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 550 600 605 Med: 550 690 1200 High: 550 600 1525 VHigh: -- -- 1720 Ceiling: 24900 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1720 nmi Int Fuel: 21750 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1720 kg • 3 AIM-47A Falcon Remarks: In Svc: 1963 480 planned. Would have replaced F-106A. • 23 Sep 59: Canceled.
F-111A/D/E Aardvark
Bomber
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-110 TF radar & APQ-113 radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 650 790 Med: 500 715 1030 High: 500 750 1260 VHigh: -- -- 1260 Ceiling: 17630 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1800 nmi Int Fuel: 15185 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 310 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 13610 kg • Can carry ECM pod on c/l hp in all loadouts - ALQ-87 (Aug 72) or ALQ-119 (late 70s) • Can carry M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.0) gun in left bay, 2 AIM-9B in right bay internally. • 16 CBU or 12 M117 or 24 Mk82 or 4 Mk84 or 20 Mk20
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 8 CBU or 6 M117 or 12 Mk82 or 2 Mk84 or 10 Mk20 or 12 BLU107, 2 Sidewinder - AIM-9E (Jan 74?) or AIM-9P (1983) • 2 B43/B57/B61 nuclear bombs u/w, 2 600 USG DT • 4 CBU-87 or 4 CBU-89, 2 AIM-9P-3 (F-111E, 1991) Remarks: In Svc: 1967 - 93 AIM-9E/P/P-3 Sidewinders carried externally. Can carry GBU-10 or GBU-12 vice Mk84. CBU (Cluster bombs) are CBU-24, -52, -58, -71. • F-111A: In service Oct 67 - 92. • F-111D: Computing bombsight, APQ-128 TF radar and APQ-130 radar. In service Sep 72 - 92. • F-111E: In service 1969 - Oct 93. • Aug 77: F-111A to training role. • Early 80s: F-111E fitted for ALQ-131 (Shallow) ECM pod. • 1983: Provision for gun pod removed. Estimated 1st Gen RWR. • 1990 - 92: Fitted with 2nd Gen D. 25 F-111E receive AMP upgrade with computing bombsight.
F-111B Aardvark
Fighter
F-111F Aardvark
Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: AWG-9 radar, 1st Gen IRST, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 420 625 790 Med: 420 630 1030 High: 420 515 1260 Ceiling: 15200 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1800 nmi Int Fuel: 11585 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3005 kg • 6 AIM-54 Phoenix (4 external, 2 internal) Remarks: In Svc: Jul 70 Navy part of TFX program. Never entered service. Too large for Midway class. No provision for Sparrow or internal gun. Possibly would have added AIM-9D, ALQ-76 ECM pod, AGM-45, Mk4 gun pod, nuclear bombs (B43, B57, B61), Mk81, Mk82, Mk83, Mk84 bombs on TER and MER. • May 68: Canceled.
Man Rtng: 3.0/1.0 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-144 radar, APQ-146 TF radar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 502 650 790 Med: 502 715 1110 High: 502 780 1430 VHigh: -- -- 1430 Ceiling: 18300 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1800 nmi Int Fuel: 15185 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 410 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 13608 kg • Carries ECM pod on centerline hp in all loadouts: ALQ-87 (early 70s), ALQ-119 (late 70s), ALQ-131 (early 80s) or ALQ-131 Block II (1989) • M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (3.7) or AVQ-26 Pave Tack internally, and either: • 4 GBU-10 or GBU-12 • 4 GBU-24 (Apr 86) • 16 CBU or 24 Mk82 or or 4 Mk84 • 8 CBU or 24 Mk82 or 4 Mk84, 2 AIM-9P-3 • 2 GBU-10 or 2 GBU-24, 2 AIM-9P-3 or 2 AIM-9M • 12 Mk82 or 2 Mk84, 2 AIM-9M (1991) • 4 CBU-87 or 4 CBU-89, 2 AIM-9P-3 (1991) • 1 GBU-28, 1 Mk84 (27 Feb 91) • AXQ-14 guidance pod, 2 GBU-15 or 2 AGM-130
B-51
America’s Aircraft • 2 B43 or 2 B57 or 2 B61 nuclear bomb u/w, 2 600 USG DT Remarks: In Svc: 1972 - Jul 96 20mm not carried with nuclear bombs. Cluster bombs (CBU) are CBU-24, -52, -58, -71. Can carry Mk20 Rockeye or BLU-107 replacing Mk82. • 1981 - 83: Fitted with 2nd Gen RWR. • 1981 - 84: APQ-161 replaces APQ-144 radar, 85 F-111F fitted with provision for AVQ-26 Pave Tack in internal bay, permanently replaces gun. AVQ-26 has 1st Gen FLIR, laser designator, computing bombsight. Two pods available for every 5 F-111F. In service 1982. • 1983: Gun retired. Replaced by external AIM-9P3 on special hp on side UW2. • Nov - Dec 83: GBU-15 enters service with 493rd TFS only. • 1990 - 92: Fitted with 2nd Gen D. • Feb 91: Some carry AIM-9M in first days of Desert Storm on u/w hp, conflict ends before planned 12 GBU-12 aircraft loadout used. • 1994: First Pacer Strike upgrade, can carry AGM-130 vice GBU15. ALQ-184 vice ALQ-131. Computing bombsight.
FB-111A Aardvark
Bomber
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 34 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-114 radar & APQ-134 TF radar, Gen 0 RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 440 630 730 Med: 440 560 995 High: 440 490 1260 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1730 nmi Int Fuel: 14435 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 285 USG bay tank 875 kg 150 nmi 300 USG bay tank 920 kg 155 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 315 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 12900 kg • 24 M117 or 24 Mk82 or 20 CBU or 4 Mk84 bombs, 285 USG bay tank, 300 USG bay tank • 12 M117 or 24 Mk82 or 12 CBU or 2 Mk84 bombs, 2 AIM-9L, 285 USG bay tank, 300 USG bay tank • 4 AGM-69A SRAM, 285 USG bay tank, 300 USG bay tank, 4 drop tanks • 2 B43 or 2 B57 or 2 B61 nuclear bombs, 4 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Oct 71 - Jul 93 Cluster bombs (CBU) are CBU-24, -49, -52, -58, -71. 20 a/c would carry SRAM, remainder nuclear bombs. Left 285 USG bay tank has fuel transfer pump, so must be carried if right 300 USG bay tank is used. • Apr 72 - Mar 73: Fitted with AGM-69A SRAM (retired Jun 90), 1st Gen RWR. • 1974: Only conventional weapons are CBU-52 and M117. • 1980: Fitted with 2nd Gen RWR. • 1986-90: Fitted with computing bombsight, 2nd Gen D, estimated AIM-9L and remaining conventional weapons added. • 1990-91: Nuclear capability removed. Renamed F-111G.
F-117A
Attack
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Stealthy Bombsight: Computing Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, laser designator, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 594 -Med: 460 580 -High: 460 560 -Ceiling: 13176 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 980 nmi Int Fuel: 8615 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2300 kg
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 2 GBU-10 Paveway II (Oct 83) • 2 B61 nuclear bombs • 2 GBU-27 Paveway III (1988) • 2 CBU-102 (1991) • 2 GBU-27 Paveway GPS (Apr 03) • 2 GBU-31 (Aug 06) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 83 - Apr 08 Engine nozzle design does not contrail. Limited to dropping one weapon per Increment from Medium altitude only. To communicate, radio antennas must be extended, increasing signature to VSmall. Double maintenance due to LO features. Flown by Veteran and Elite pilots only. FOL were the UK (Europe and Middle East) and South Korea (Asia). • Oct 83: Limited IOC with Man Rating limited to 2.0, max speed 470 knots. Restrictions removed between Nov 87 - Jun 92. • 1990 - 94: Fitted to drop two weapons at same target in same increment. • Dec 94 - Mar 95: Communications improved to retain stealthy signature while in use. • Oct 94 - Oct 96: Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR - can attack from High altitude.
F-117N Seahawk
Attack
H-43/HUK-1 Huskie
Utility
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Small/Stealthy Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P? Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, laser designator, 2nd Gen RWR. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 594 -Med: 460 580 -High: 460 560 -Ceiling: 13176 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 980 nmi Int Fuel: 6000 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1800 kg • 2 GBU-10 or GBU-12 or GBU-27 or B61 • 2 AIM-9 Sidewinder Remarks: In Svc: 2000 Proposed by Lockheed in 1993 as a precision attack asset for Navy carrier air wings. Provision for two external hardpoints for additional 3630 kg for external bombs or fuel. Carried in four-plane detachments aboard carriers, the F-117Ns would provide the fleet with an interim stealthy precision attack capability. Ultimately, the proposal was rejected in part because the high cost of the A-12 program had left no funds for other Navy attack aircraft programs. An Enhanced Capability Version A/F-117X, was also proposed in 1995 with an enlarged weapons bay (doubling capacity) and a Ku-Band radar, probably LPI. Could carry 4535 kg internally including 4 AIM-120 in all loadouts on interior weapon bay doors.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 43 89 -Med: 43 89 -Ceiling: 4663 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 125 nmi Int Fuel: 263 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 277 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1958 - 65 Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation HUK-1. • Oct 62: Renamed HH-43B.
HC-130H/N/P Hercules Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Size/Signature: Large Counterm: None
CSAR
Damage Value: 65 Bombsight: None Inflight Refuel: N/2P
B-52
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 330 -Med: 300 330 -High: 300 330 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3165 nmi Int Fuel: 28770 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 1800 USG cabin tank 5515 kg 715 nmi Remarks: In Svc: Jul 65 - Feb 19 Tankers can carry two 1800 USG cabin tanks. Can only refuel two helicopters or one V-22 Osprey (cannot refuel aircraft). HC-130N cannot refuel in flight. HC-130H and HC-130P fitted with Fulton. Carry 3 parajumpers and SAR stores as standard. Fuel includes 1360 USG external tanks as standard. 43 HC-130H delivered. • Nov 66: One HC-130H fitted as tanker. Further 19 HC-130P delivered as tankers. • Mar 70: 15 HC-130N delivered as tankers. Not fitted with cabin tanks or Fulton. • 1988: Fitted to airdrop CRRC. Swimmers only before this date. Six HC-130H(N) delivered. • 1996-01: Fitted with APN-241 radar, NVG, 2nd Gen FLIR, 3rd Gen D. HC-130P redesignated MC-130P Combat Shadow with 2nd Gen RWR, with Fulton removed. Used as tanker or transports (not fitted to airdrop cargo). MC-130P is inflight refuel B/2D. • 2009: Four MC-130P fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammers. • 2011: MC-130P fitted to airdrop cargo. • Retired: MC-130P Nov 18, HC-130P and HC-130N Feb 19.
HC-130H (USCG)
Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 335 -Med: 300 335 -High: 300 335 -Ceiling: e7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3485 nmi Int Fuel: 28770 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1965 Can carry 92 troops or 6 cargo pallets (15875 kg) or SAR stores. • 1984: Six fitted with APS-134 radar. • 1989: fitted with SAMSON (Special Avionics Mission Strap On Now with cameras and data link vice external tanks) FLIR, data link pod. • 1993: Five at Clearwater have APS-137 radar. • 1999: Seven fitted with updated 2nd Gen FLIR. • 2008-May 11: 16 fitted with Sea Spray 7500E vice APS-137 radar.
HC-130J (USCG)
Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: APN-241 radar, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat V/Low 320 355 -Med: 320 355 -High: 320 355 -Ceiling: 10060 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2975 nmi Int Fuel: 25085 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2004 Used as transports for security teams and helicopters and long range patrol. Based at Elizabeth City. Can carry 92 passengers or 6 pallets (15240 kg cargo) - standard is 44 passengers. External fuel tanks as standard. • Jan 07-May 10: Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR and APY-11/EL/M2022(V)3 360° radar (retains APN-241). In service Jul 09. Retains dual patrol and transport roles.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
HC-144A Ocean Sentry
Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 30 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-143 radar, 3rd Gen FLIR, 3rd Gen ES, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 236 260 -Med: 236 260 -High: 236 260 -Ceiling: 9144 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2040 nmi Int Fuel: 4175 kg Remarks: In Svc: Feb 09 Rear ramp for air drops including SAR supplies. Can carry 40 passengers or 3 pallets (6000kg). • Jul 16 - 2022: HC-144B can be fitted with mission system pallet (MSP) vice one pallet - with MSP not carried, cannot use ISAR radar mode or ES.
HH-3F Pelican
SAR
HH-52A Sea Guard
SAR
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APN-195 nose radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 118 140 -Med: 118 140 -Ceiling: 4480 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 425 nmi Int Fuel: 1965 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1967 - 94 Helicopter. Can land in water. Can carry 25 passengers or 2270 cargo or 4080 kg slung load. Rescue hoist above starboard cabin door.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 85 95 -Med: 85 95 -Ceiling: 3414 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 330 nmi Int Fuel: 958 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1963 - 89 Helicopter. Can land in water. 11 passengers or 1360 kg cargo, 272 kg capacity rescue hoist above starboard cabin door.
HH-60G/MH-60G Pave Hawk CSAR/Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APN-239/Bendix 1400C radar, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 160 -Med: 120 160 -Ceiling: 4320 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 195 nmi Int Fuel: 1110 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 117 USG cabin tank 360 kg 90 nmi 185 USG cabin tank 570 kg 140 nmi 200 USG cabin tank 620 kg 155 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1530 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 M134 7.62mm miniguns • 12 troops or 3630 kg slung load • 2 117 USG or 2 185 USG cabin tanks, 8 troops Remarks: In Svc: 1991 Helicopter. Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR signature), 2nd Gen IR jammer. Carries 117 USG cabin tank as standard - some later fitted with 185 USG. • HH-60G: 82 a/c for SAR and CSAR.
B-53
America’s Aircraft • MH-60G: 16 a/c CSAR/SOF transport with 2nd Gen FLIR, P/S(1)2 12.7mm door mg. • 1991: 1999-07: 49 HH-60G fitted with 3rd Gen D and 2 12.7mm door mg. • 2000: MH-60G redesignated HH-60G, although retains all MH60G systems. • 2003: Fitted with GAU-18 12.7mm door MG. • 2008: Upgrades with low profile 200 USG cabin tank - estimated replaces all earlier tanks. • 2010-13: Fitted with 4th Gen FLIR. • Feb 20: Some fitted with AAQ-25 DAIRCM (4th Gen IR jammer). • 2023: 30 HH-60G fitted with AAQ-25 DAIRCM.
HH-60H Seahawk
SAR/Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR, Laser warning system, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 160 -Med: 140 160 -Ceiling: 5790 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 250 nmi Int Fuel: 1815 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 70 nmi 80 USG drop tank 245 kg 50 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1860 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 7.62mm door guns • 1860 kg cargo or 2722 kg slung load or 10 troops • 2 120 USG fuel tanks, 8 troops or 4 survivors • 4 AGM-114K Hellfire (1996), 2 120 USG fuel tanks (AHP) Remarks: In Svc: 1990 - 2019 Helicopter. 42 purchased 1989-96 for CSAR and SOF transport, transport and plane guard. Suppressed IR (VSmall IR signature), fitted with ALQ-144 (1st Gen IR jammer). Some fitted with 2722 kg cargo hook and RAST. Can carry deflated CRRC (takes 30 minutes to make ready in water). • 1991/92: Fitted with 3rd Gen D. • 1996: 24 fitted with provision for Armed Helicopter Program (AHP) with 3rd Gen FLIR/laser designator and Hellfire msls. Fitted with 2 GAU-16 12.7mm or 2 GAU-21 12,7mm door guns. • 1999: Fitted to carry CRRC conformally under fuselage (can deploy team in 30 seconds). • Oct 06: HSC-4 renamed HSC-84 with SOF transport/CSAR role. Retired March 2016. • Oct 06: Reserve HSC-85 to SOF transport/CSAR role. • 2015: Replaced by MH-60S on aircraft carriers. • May 19: Retired.
HH-60J Jayhawk
Patrol/SAR
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 135 160 -Med: 135 160 -Ceiling: e4000 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 325 nmi Int Fuel: 1943 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG tank 370 kg 90 nmi 80 USG cabin tank 245 kg 60 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1400 kg • Cabin tank, 2 120 USG tanks, 6 survivors or 6 boarding party • 2722 kg slung load • Cabin tank, 2 120 USG tanks, S(1)1 7.62mm MG (MH-60J, MH60T)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Remarks: In Svc: June 1991 Helicopter. Carries cabin tank as standard. Payload estimated. • Feb 03: Some upgraded to MH-60J with S(1)1 7.62mm door MG, 3rd Gen FLIR, laser rf. • Jun 09-Jul 13: Updated to MH-60T AUF (Airborne Use Force) with 3rd Gen FLIR, S(1)1 7.62mm MG. In service Oct 09. If unarmed, known as HH-60T.
HH-60W Jolly Green II
CSAR
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR, 4th Gen FLIR, laser rf./pointer, NVG, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 150 175 -Med: 150 175 -Ceiling: 4625 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 300 nmi Int Fuel: 1450 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 185 USG cabin tank 565 kg 165 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3230 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 M134 miniguns or GAU-18 door guns • 185 USG cabin tank, 5 troops • 185 USG cabin tank, 2 paramedics, 2 stretchers Remarks: In Svc: 2021 Helicopter. 'Sixty Whiskey'. Variant of UH-60M with larger cabin to replace HH-60G.
HH-65A Dolphin
SAR
HU-16E Albatross
SAR
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: RDR-1500 radar, 2nd Gen FLIR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 165 -Med: 120 155 -Ceiling: 2290 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 265 nmi Int Fuel: 895 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 180 USG cabin tank 550 kg 235 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 555 kg • 3 survivors or 3 boarding party or cabin tank Remarks: In Svc: Sep 85 Helicopter. 96 SA366G Dauphin used by USGC for short range patrols and SAR (Alert 30). Fitted for helicopter inflight refueling. MH-65D has same game stats as MH-65C. • 1988: Fitted with helo recovery system (RAST). • May 01: 84 upgraded to HH-65B with NVG. • 2005: 84 re-engined as HH-65C, Cruise Speed 140 knots, Max Speed 175 knots, Cruise Range: 445 nmi, 3rd Gen FLIR. • Jan 08: 70 converted to MH-65C AUF with S(1)1 7.62mm door gun, 3rd Gen FLIR. • 2017: Upgraded to MH-65E with RTA-4114 weather radar (has SS mode).
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 25 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-31 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 204 -Med: 140 204 -Ceiling: 7235 m Engine Type: RP Range: 1485 nmi Int Fuel: 3335 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 295 USG drop tanks 905 kg 475 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2270 kg • 2 drop tanks
B-54
America’s Aircraft
Remarks: In Svc: 1951 - Mar 83 Amphibian. USCG. Pre-1962 designation UF-2G. Can carry 10 passengers or 2270 cargo. • 1972: No longer cleared for water landings due to airframe corrosion.
HU-25A Guardian
SAR
Man Rtng: 1.0/1.0 Damage Value: 26 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: APS-127 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 352 350 -Med: 352 380 -High: 421 461 -Ceiling: 12805 m Engine Type: TF Range: 1740 nmi Int Fuel: 4645 kg Remarks: In Svc: Feb 82- Sep 14 Falcon 20G medium range surveillance aircraft used for SAR and counter-narcotics patrols. • 1989?: Seven converted to HU-25B with APS-131 SLAR and IR/ UV line scanner added (neither are search sensors, used to detect pollution). • Dec 00-Jun 03: Six modified to HU-25D with APS-143 radar vice APS-127 and 3rd Gen FLIR. In service Feb 02. Strength: 6 (20032010) at Miami. • Oct 01: APS-131 radar removed from HU-25B.
HU-25C Guardian
Anti-Drug
Man Rtng: 1.0/1.0 Damage Value: 26 Size/Signature: Medium/Madium Bombsight: None Sensors: APG-66 radar, 2nd Gen FLIR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 409 470 -Med: 409 470 -High: 409 470 -Ceiling: 12000 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1550 nmi Int Fuel: 4156 kg Remarks: In Svc: May 88 - 2014 • Sep 00 - Apr 03: Converted to HU-25C+ with AN/APG-66(V)2 and 3rd Gen FLIR, in service Jul 01.
KB-29M Superfortress
Tanker
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 63 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Rng Cruise Full Power Low: 180 270 Med: 211 332 High: 211 350 Ceiling: 12954 meters Engine Type: RP(S) Cruise Range: 4435 nmi Int Fuel: 31675 kg Remarks: In Svc: May 48 - 1953 Tanker conversions of 116 B-29 bombers. Burns avgas, cannot use JP-5. Has three tanker configurations: • Avgas only to refuel B-29MR, B-50A, RB-50A, 4435 nmi transferrable range on 11594 USG/31675 kg internal fuel. • Mixed: 1980 nmi cruise range, 15,845 kg own fuel, 18,855 kg/ 2356 nmi JP-5 fuel as cargo for transfer. • Mixed: 2255 nmi cruise range, 19670 kg own fuel, 14,565 kg/ 1670 nmi JP-5 fuel as cargo for transfer. • 1951: Twelve modified to refuel F/RF-80 and F-84E. First Korean War mission 29 May 52.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
KB-29P Superfortress
Tanker
KB-50 Superfortress
Tanker
KB-50J/K Superfortress
Tanker
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 63 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Low: 180 270 Med: 211 332 High: 211 350 Ceiling: 12954 meters Engine Type: RP(S) Cruise Range: 4435 nmi Int Fuel: 31675 kg Remarks: In Svc: Feb 51 - 1959 Tanker conversions of 116 B-29 bombers. Fitted with one refueling boom. Burns avgas, cannot use JP-5. Used by SAC to refuel B-50D bombers and escort fighters 1951- 54. Used by US-based TAC units Jun 54 - Nov 57 with removable Boom Drogue Adapter (BDA), inflight refuel N/P. Last unit in UK retired in 1959. Replaced by KC-97s. • Has 11594 USG internal fuel with three tanker configurations: • Avgas only to refuel B-50D, 4435 nmi transferrable range on 11594 USG/31675 kg internal fuel. • Mixed: 1980 nmi cruise range, 15,845 kg own fuel, 18,855 kg/ 2356 nmi JP-5 fuel as cargo for transfer. • Mixed: 2255 nmi cruise range, 19670 kg own fuel, 14,565 kg/1670 nmi JP-5 fuel as cargo for transfer.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 68 Size/Signature: Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/3P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 320 -Med: 212 346 -High: 212 346 -Ceiling: 12100 m Engine Type: RP(S) Cruise Range: 5400 nmi Int Fuel: 42340 kg Remarks: In Svc: Apr 56 - Mar 65 Used by TAC. Has 12487 USG internal fuel with three tanker configurations: • 1395 nmi cruise range, 22,670 kg transfer fuel for jets only. • 2060 nmi cruise range, 18,260 kg transfer fuel for jets only. • 3150 nmi cruise range, 11,410 kg transfer fuel for jets only.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 68 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/3P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 180 320 -Med: 212 386 -High: 212 386 -Ceiling: 12344 m Engine Type: RP(S)+TJ Cruise Range: 4310 nmi Int Fuel: 34115 kg Remarks: In Svc: Apr 58 - Jan 65 Used by TAC. Fitted with two auxiliary jet engines to boost dash speed for refueling jet fighters, can refuel aircraft in High band with TJ in use. 112 KB-50J tankers plus 24 KB-50K trainers delivered Jan - Oct 58, identical game stats. Maximum speed with hoses extended is 334 knots. Has three tanker configurations: • 1630 nmi cruise range, 18,585 kg transfer fuel for jets only. • 2060 nmi cruise range, 14,730 kg transfer fuel for jets only. • 2270 nmi cruise range, 13,180 kg transfer fuel for jets only. • Jun 64: Some service in Vietnam War.
B-55
America’s Aircraft
KC-10A Extender
Tanker/Transport
KC-46A Pegasus
Tanker
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 83 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B/B&P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 480 530 -Med: 480 530 -High: 480 530 -Ceiling: 12730 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 8495 nmi Int Fuel: 161510 kg Remarks: In Svc: Aug 82 Can carry cargo vice some fuel - 27 pallets (76560 kg cargo max) or 75 passengers and 17 pallets - typically 25 pax and 25 pallets. • Apr 90: One fitted with inflight refuel B/B&3P. Further 19 fitted from 1994.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 64 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B/B&3P Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 495 -Med: 460 495 -High: 460 495 -Ceiling: 12200 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 7200 nmi Int Fuel: 96300 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2023? Military vice civil aircraft modifier due to cockpit and fuel tank ballistic protection. Can carry 18 pallets (29485 kg) or 114 passengers or 3 pallets and 58 passengers. Fitted with 3rd Gen IR countermeasures, communications relay. Service entry delayed by problems with remote vision for boom.
KC-97G Stratofreighter
Transport/Tanker
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 67 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/B&2P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Low: 263 279 Med: 263 296 High: 263 329 Ceiling: 10,668 meters Engine Type: RP(S) Cruise Range: 2250 nmi Int Fuel: 17980 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 29025 kg • 63 troops • 57,500 lbs. cargo Remarks: In Svc: May 53 - 1976 Convertible to either cargo or tanker configuration. Single boom for refueling. Burns avgas, but carries 8513 USG/20680 kg jet fuel, including 1382 USG in two drop tanks, and has two separate fuel systems. May be used as a limited cargo and/or troop transport without removing the refueling equipment. May be converted to a cargo transport by removing the refueling equipment and installing a conversion kit. Refuels other aircraft in Medium altitude band only. • KC-97E: 60 delivered Jun 51 - Mar 52 based on C-97C with different engines. • KC-97F: 159 delivered Mar 52 - May 53. In service April 1952. • KC-97G: 592 delivered Mat 53 - Nov 56 with provision for two drop tanks. HC-97G used for SAR. • KC-97H: One with inflight N/B for testing. • 1956: Stand Alert 30 for B-47 bombers. Alert 15 from 1960. • 1959: Boom drogue adapter (BDA) available as inflight refuel N/P. • 1959 - Dec 65: Retired from SAC service. • 1961: Enters service with ANG.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
KC-97L Stratofreighter
Transport/Tanker
KC-130F
Tanker/Transport
KC-130J Super Hercules
Tanker/Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 67 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Low: 263 310 Med: 263 330 High: 263 350 Ceiling: 9,144 meters Engine Type: RP(S)+TJ Cruise Range: 2250 nmi Int Fuel: 17980 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 29025 kg • 63 troops • 57,500 lbs. cargo Remarks: In Svc: May 64 - 1978 Convertible to either cargo or tanker configuration. Single boom for refu-eling. Fitted with two turbojet engines underwing to increase dash speeds. Carries 7129 USG jet fuel (21840 kg) and two separate fuel systems. May be used as a limited cargo and/or troop transport without removing the AFR equipment. May be converted to a cargo transport by removing the AFR equipment and installing conversion kit. Refuels other aircraft in Medium altitude band only. 81 KC-97G converions flown by ANG only. Can be fitted with BDA with inflight refuel N/P. • Jun 65: One deploys to Rhein-Main, West Germany. • 1 May 67 - 1977: Five or six deploy to Rhein-Main, West Germany.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/2P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 315 -Med: 300 315 -High: 300 315 -Ceiling: 9,140 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2445 nmi Int Fuel: 16985 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 1800 USG cabin tank 5515 kg 935 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 12840 kg • 2 1800 USG cabin tanks (tanker) Remarks: In Svc: May 61 - 2006 Multi-role, multi-mission tactical tanker/transport based on C-130B. Pre-1962 designation for KC-130F was GV-1. Can carry 92 troops or 64 paratroops of 6 pallets (12840 kg). Can carry 17235 kg cargo with reduced internal fuel. • Flew missions off aircraft carriers, required 40 knots wind over deck. Take off 227 m, landing 82-151 m. Did 21 landings and 29 touch and goes in four serials. • 1960. Four ski-equipped LC-130F delivered. USN also had four C-130F transport only.
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N/2P Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat V/Low 320 355 -Med: 320 355 -High: 320 355 -Ceiling: 10060 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3485 nmi Int Fuel: 29380 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 3600 USG cabin tank 11030 kg 1540 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 15240 kg • 3600 USG cabin tank or 92 troops or 64 paratroops or 6 cargo pallets
B-56
America’s Aircraft
• 4 AGM-114P Hellfire, 10 AGM-176 Griffin Remarks: In Svc: Feb 05 Based on short fuselage C-130J. Primary role tanker - can be fitted with 3600 USG cabin tank (eight hours to fit, four hours to remove), secondary role as transport without cabin tank. Carries external tanks as standard, included in values above. Can carry 19090 kg payload with decrease in internal fuel and range. Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammer. Can refuel two helos or one V-22. • Nov 09 - 12: Nine Harvest Hawk kits delivered and AAQ-30 4th Gen FLIR/laser designator pod replacing one 1380 USG external tank (reduce fuel by 4230 kg). Any USMC KC-130J can be fitted or removed in four hours. Three configurations are available - AAQ-30 only, four Hellfire msls vice one refueling pod (Inflight Refuel: N/D), Hellfire & F&A(10)1 Griffin w/10 msls on cargo ramp. If Griffin carried, cannot be used as transport. In service Oct 10. • 2011: Squadron strength: 15 a/c (Active), 12 a/c (reserve). • Feb 12: Fitted with F&A(2)1 Griffin w/10 missiles in port paratroop door, ramp available all the time. • 2013: Fitted with laser warning system. • 2016: Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • 2019-21: Harvest HAWK Plus (HH+) with chine FLIR/laser designator, AGM-114P4. Fuel restored, second hose restored. Conversion to and from Hawk takes 8 hours. • FY20: AGM-179 JAGM replaces Hellfire. Commences 4th Gen IR jammer testing. • FY23: HH+ fitted with P(1)1 Mk44 30mm Bushmaster II - cannot be used as transport with gun fitted.
KC-130R/KC-130T Tanker/Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 66 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N/2P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 335 -Med: 300 335 -High: 300 335 -Ceiling: 7780 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3395 nmi Int Fuel: 29655 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 3600 USG cabin tank 11030 kg 1530 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 12210 kg • Cabin tank as tanker • 92 troops or 64 paratroops or 6 cargo pallets (KC-130R/T, C130T) • 128 troops or 92 paratroops or 8 pallets (KC-130T-30) • ACES II COMINT/ELINT van (1990) Remarks: In Svc: 1975 USMC tanker/transport based on C-130H. • 1983: At least 26 KC-130T and 2 KC-130T-30 delivered to USMC Reserves. • 1991: KC-130T-30 enters service. • 1993 - 96: 20 transport C-130T delivered to USN. All have provision to be fitted as KC-130T tankers (one fitted in 2006). • 2000: Eight KC-130T/KC-130T-30 have 2nd Gen D and NVG. • 2006-Feb 11: 18 KC-130T fitted with NVG and 3rd Gen D, 2nd Gen IR jammer. In service 2007. • Retired: KC-130R Dec 08; KC-130T FY24.
KC-135A Stratotanker
Tanker
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 73 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 530 -Med: 460 530 -High: 460 530 -Ceiling: 10980 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 4575 nmi Int Fuel: 90720 kg
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Remarks: In Svc: Oct 57 - 96 Can carry 80 passengers or 6 pallets (16330 kg cargo) or 18 litters with reduced fuel load and range. Rarely used as transports. • Feb 61: Boom Drogue Adapter (BDA) available as inflight refuel N/P. Takes 45 minutes to fit or remove on ground. Cruise range reduced to 4440 nmi. • Nov 61: 70 tasked to support tactical aircraft. • 1962-68: 56 converted to KC-135Q. Can be used on standard KC-135A missions or to support SR-71. When supporting SR-71 carry standard jet fuel in wings (cruise range 2470 nmi, 48990 kg internal fuel) for its own use and JP-7 fuel for SR-71 only (41730 kg/4445 nmi for offload to these types). • 1973 - 76: Eight converted to Refuelable Tanker with inflight refuel B/B. Unofficially known as KC-135A(RT). • Conversions: 160 to KC-135E (1982-91); 306 to KC-135R (1984?93); 54 KC-135Q to KC-135T (1993-96).
KC-135E Stratotanker
Tanker
KC-135R/T Stratotanker
Tanker
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 76 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 530 -Med: 460 530 -High: 460 530 -Ceiling: 13715 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 5000 nmi Int Fuel: 84870 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1982 - Sep 09 JT3D TF engines. Can carry 80 passengers or 6 pallets (16330 kg cargo) or 18 litters - rarely used as cargo carriers. Used by ANG and Air Force Reserves. Can be fitted with Boom Drogue Adapter (BDA) - inflight refuel N/P, range reduced to 4855 nmi. • Sep 81 - Aug 91: 160 converted from KC-135A. • Apr 96 - Jun 05: 30 converted to KC-135R. • 2004 - Sep 09: Retired.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 76 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: N/B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 530 -Med: 460 530 -High: 460 530 -Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 5265 nmi Int Fuel: 92060 kg Remarks: In Svc: Jul 84 CFM56 engines. Flying boom can be fitted with Boom Drogue Adapter (BDA) hose/drogue (N/P Inflight Refuel) with range reduced to 5110 nmi - must be fitted on the ground before takeoff. Can carry 80 passengers or 6 pallets (37650 kg cargo vice fuel) or 18 litters - rarely used as cargo carriers. Eight are KC-135R(RT) with B/B Inflight Refuel. • Conversions: 306 KC-135A to KC-135R (1982-Oct 93); 54 KC135Q to KC-135T (Nov 93-Dec 95), 30 KC-135E to KC-135R (Apr 96 - Jun 05). • 1991: One in three fitted with BDA during Desert Storm. • Feb 00-Sep 08: Twenty aircraft fitted with N/B&2P Inflight Refuel, known as KC-135R MPRS. Range reduced to 5015 nmi. • 2013 - 2025: Improved engine economy, cruise range 5345 nmi. • 2017: ANG and Reserves fitted with provision for 4th Gen IR jammer. 30 sets are shared between a/c (30 minutes). In service FY19.
KC-767A Tanker Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Size/Signature: Large/Large Counterm: None
Damage Value: 61 Bombsight: None Inflight Ref: B/B&P
B-57
America’s Aircraft Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 460 493 -Med: 460 493 -High: 460 493 -Ceiling: 11550 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 8510 nmi Int Fuel: 94200 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2007? Based on Boeing 767-200ER Can carry 200 passengers or 19 pallets. Combination version can carry either 200 passengers or 19 pallets or 100 passengers and 10 pallets - Italy and Japan aircraft not fitted with additional fuel tanks with 72800 kg fuel and 6575 nmi range. RC-767 possibly would have replaced RC-135U/V/W. • 2007 - 12: Original plans called for 100 to be leased by USAF to replace KC-135E. To save money most recent plans delete wingtip refueling (was B/B3P inflight refuel) and will not be Combi versions. Canceled and replaced by KC-46A. • Italy - 4 Combi delivered 2011 to 2012 with B/B3P inflight refuel. • Japan - 4 Combi versions delivered 2008 - 2010. B/B inflight refuel.
MC-130E Combat Talon I
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 64 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APQ-115 TF radar, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 260 314 -Med: 290 314 -Ceiling: 7010 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3050 nmi Int Fuel: 24720 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 3600 USG cabin tank 11030 kg 1600nm Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 11970 kg • 53 troops or 26 paratroops or 4 pallets, AAQ-8 IRCM, jammer pod • 61 troops or 38 paratroops or 5 pallets (Mod 90) • 1 CRRC, 8 paratroops or 1 11m RHIB, 4 paratroops (estimated) • 3600 USG cabin tanker • 2 AH-6 or 3 MH-6 helicopters • 1 BLU-82 or 1 GBU-43 Remarks: In Svc: 1971 - Apr 13 Clamp only has Fulton. Four have APQ-122 TF radar. • Mar 71 - 72: Modified from C-130E(I) - 12 are C-130E(CT) or Clamp with Fulton (based in US and Europe), four are C-130E(Y) with Yank ECM suite (based in Pacific). • 8 Feb 73: First airdrop of SEALs. • Oct 73: Last Yank delivered with FLIR - only Yank fitted with FLIR until 1980. Used for maritime patrol in South Korean waters in Mar 75 and operational Oct-Dec 76 on all Pacfic a/c only. • Dec 73: US-based a/c fitted to airdrop cargo at 250 knots. Due to budget delays, all crews not trained until 1976. • 1976: Remaining 12 fitted with APQ-122 TF radar. Cleared to airdrop CRRC (rubber duckie) raiding craft in Apr 76. • Jan 77-Dec 81: Pacific and US a/c only fitted with B inflight refuel. Four Pacific and three of six US aircraft fitted by Nov 79. • Early 77: All designated MC-130E. • 1978-79: Europe only a/c fitted with 2nd Gen J&D and standoff radar jammer (clutter rating 12) - cannot operate from unprepared strips due to equipment weight. Fitted due to delays with EF-111A (interim fit). • Dec 79: Cleared to land using NVG and ‘milch cow’ role with 2700 USG fuel in cargo bay for ground refueling of helicopters; three fitted with SATCOM and 1st Gen FLIR. • 1980s: Fitted with 2nd Gen D (estimated 2nd Gen ALQ-131 jammer pods at same time) and 2nd Gen RWR. • 1985-95: Fitted with Inflight Refuel: B/2P. Secondary tanker role can refuel two helos or one V-22. Can refuel at 100 feet. • 1986-90: SOF-I upgrade with 2nd Gen FLIR. Five fitted with 2nd Gen J&D. • 1987-90: Clamp updated to recover two personnel.
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• 1986-94: Mod 90 upgrade with 3rd Gen J&D and 2nd Gen IR jammer, 3rd Gen ES. Standoff radar jammer removed from Europe aircraft and fitted with B/2P inflight refuel. In service 1989? • 3 Sep 97: Last Fulton training mission. System removed between early 97 and Nov 98. • 2001: Fitted to airdrop 11m RHIB. • 2003: GBU-43 available vice BLU-82. • 2006?: Fitted with DIRCM and towed decoys (4th Gen J&D vs radar and IR threats).
MC-130H Combat Talon II
Transport
MC-130J Commando II
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 64 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-170 TF radar, APQ-175 ground mapping radar, 2nd gen FLIR, 3rd Gen ES, 2nd gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 260 314 -Med: 290 314 -High: 290 314 -Ceiling: 10000 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2525 nmi Int Fuel: 25400 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 3600 USG cabin tank 11030 kg 1290 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e12000 kg • 75 troops or 53 paratroops or 6 pallets • 2 CRRC, 16 paratroops (estimated) • 1 11m RHIB, 4 paratroops (estimated) • 2 AH-6 or 2 MH-6 helicopters • 1 BLU-82 or 1 GBU-43 Remarks: In Svc: Oct 91 APQ-170 radar allows for precision air drops in all weather. Can airdrop cargo only at 250 knots. Service entry delayed by radar problems. • 2003: GBU-43 available vice BLU-82. • 2006: Fitted with underwing hose/drogue units for B/2P inflight refueling - can refuel helos and V-22 Osprey only, towed decoys (4th Gen J&D) and optional 3600 USG cabin tank (1290 nmi range add). • To be fitted with MX-15 EO/IR and APQ-187 Silent Knight LPI TF radar. • To be retired once MC-130J fitted with TF radar.
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B/2P Sensors: APN-241 radar, 4th gen FLIR, 3rd Gen ES, 2nd gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 320 355 -Med: 320 355 -Ceiling: 10000 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3485 nmi Int Fuel: 29340 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e12000 kg • 92 troops or 64 paratroops or 6 pallets • 2 CRRC, 16 paratroops (estimated) • 2 11m RHIB, 4 paratroops (estimated) • 2 AH-6 or 2 MH-6 helicopters Remarks: In Svc: 2012 Fuel includes two 1360 USG external tanks. Can airdrop cargo only at 250 knots. Can only refuel helos and V-22 Osprey. • 2021: To be fitted with 3rd Gen J&D, APQ-187 Silent Knight radar.
MC-130W Combat Spear
Tanker/Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 65 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B/2P
B-58
America’s Aircraft
Sensors: APN-241 radar, 3rd Gen FLIR, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 300 335 -Med: 300 335 -High: 300 335 -Ceiling: e7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3395 nmi Int Fuel: 28770 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 15875 kg • 92 troops or 64 paratroops or 6 cargo pallets • 4 AGM-114P Hellfire or 8 GBU-39B, 10 AGM-176 Griffin (Dragon Spear) Remarks: In Svc: 2006 Special Operations for airdrops (cargo only at 250 knots), ground and air tankers - can refuel two helos or one CV-22. Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer. • 2010 - Feb 11: Fitted with provision for gunships (Dragon Spear). Three configurations - four Hellfire msls vice one refueling pod (Inflight Refuel: N/P) - can be used as transports; Hellfire, F&A(10)1 Griffin w/10 msls on cargo ramp Can be configured as standard tanker/transport or as gunships in four hours. In service Feb 2011. • 2011: Fitted with F&A(2)1 launcher in rear troop door for AGM-176 and GBU-44. • Jul 12: GAU-23 30mm in service. • May 12: Dragon Spear renamed AC-130W Stinger II. No longer has transport or tanker role. • Sep 12: GBU-39 operational. • Dec 13: GBU-39B Laser guided SDB (LSDB) in service. • 2017-18: Fitted with M102 105mm howitzer. • Fitted with Enhanced Situational Awareness (3rd Gen ES/ELS), IR signature reduced to Medium. • 2020s: Will revert to MC-130W once AC-130J fully fielded.
MH-6 Little Bird
Transport/Attack
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 8 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 110 135 -Med: 110 135 -Ceiling: 4880 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 125 nmi Int Fuel: 181 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 30 USG conformal tank 93 kg 90 nmi 38 USG external tank 115 kg 110 nmi 59 USG cabin tank 182 kg 175 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 363 kg • 3 passengers (MH-6B) • 4 passengers or 2 motorcycles (MH-6E/H/J) on people planks • 1 M27 gun (AH-6C) or 1 M134 gun (AH-6F), 1 M260 rocket pod • 2 M27 gun (AH-6C) or 2 M134 guns (AH-6F) or 2 M260 rocket pods (AH-6C/F) • 2 M134 or 4 AGM-114 Hellfire (AH-6F/J/M) • 2 M134 guns, 2 38 USG external tanks (AH-6M) Remarks: In Svc: 1980 Helicopter. Can land in urban areas and other tight spaces due to small size. Can be carried by C-130 (three a/c, can fly five minutes later), C-17A (estimated as 7 a/c) and C-141 (six a/c, flying 15 minutes later) or civil semi-trailers (2 a/c, flying 3 minutes later). MH-6E/H/J/M can carry side folding External Plank System (EPS) ‘people planks’ (two passengers per side) - max speed 80 kts and treat as fully loaded. • 1980: 23 MH-6B delivered (OH-6A). Cannot carry cabin tanks. Retired by Sep 95. • 1982: 15 MH-6E delivered (Hughes 500). • 1982-83: 10 AH-6C delivered (OH-6A). Retired by Sep 95. • 1985: 9 AH-6F in service (Hughes 500). • Late 80s: 16 earlier AH-6/MH-6 fitted with 2nd Gen FLIR and renamed AH-6G and MH-6H.
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• 1993: Remaining AH-6F updated to AH-6J with cargo hooks removed - estimated 2nd Gen RWR with some fitted with FLIR and laser designator. Remaining MH-6E updated to MH-6J with cargo hooks removed and RWR, provision for fast-roping added and some fitted with FLIR. Estimated 2nd Gen FLIR for both. • Dec 02-Jul 08: 51 remaining AH-6 and MH-6 updated to common Mission Enhanced Little Bird (MELB) with 3rd Gen FLIR. Can operate as transports (MH-6M) or attack (AH-6M with laser designator/ rf). Payload 800 kg. Provision for two 30 USG conformal tanks under EPS. In service Feb 05.
MH-47E Chinook
Transport
MH-47G Chinook
SOF Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-174A TF radar, 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 155 -Med: 135 165 -Ceiling: 4570 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 415 nmi Int Fuel: 6390 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 780 USG cabin tank 2410 kg 225 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5894 kg Off Guns: P/S(R)2 M134 miniguns, A(1)1 7.62mm • 44 troops or 11795 kg slung load • 1 cabin tank, estimated 33 troops • 2 cabin tanks, estimated 22 troops • 3 cabin tanks, 10 troops or FARP Remarks: In Svc: 1995 - 10 Helicopter. Can land in water in sea state 3 or less. Can be fitted as Forward Air Refueling Point (FARP) - refuel a/c on ground. • 2003: Fitted with 4th Gen D. • 2007-11?: Converted to MH-47G.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 23 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-174B TF radar, 4th Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 155 170 -Med: 155 170 -Ceiling: e6100 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 345 nmi Int Fuel: 6180 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 515 USG cabin tank 1580 kg 125 nmi 780 USG cabin tank 2410 kg 190 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6100 kg Off Guns: P/S(R)2 M134 miniguns, A(1)1 7.62mm • 44 troops • 1 cabin tank, estimated 33 troops • 2 cabin tanks, estimated 22 troops • 3 cabin tanks, 10 troops • 3 515 USG, 1 780 USG cabin tanks, estimated 22 troops Remarks: In Svc: 2007 Helicopter. Fitted with 3rd Gen IR jammer, IR signature reduced to Small. Can land in water in sea state 3 or less. • 2016: Fitted with APQ-187 Silent Knight LPI TF radar, laser rangefinder and designator.
MH-53 Pave Low III
Transport
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-158 TF radar, 2nd Gen FLIR, 1st Gen RWR, NVG
B-59
America’s Aircraft Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 170 -Med: 150 170 -Ceiling: 6220 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 330 nmi Int Fuel: 4630 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 600 USG cabin tank 1855 kg 190 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e9000 kg Off Guns: P/S(R)2 GAU-2 7.62mm minigun A(1) 12.7mm MG • 37 troops or 9072 kg slung load • 27 troops, 600 USG cabin tank Remarks: In Svc: Jul 80 - Sep 08 Helicopter. Internal fuel includes two external 450 USG fuel tanks. Two can carried in C-5A/B (24 hours to build up or tear down). • 1978-80: Eight HH-53C and two CH-53C converted to HH-53H Pave Low III for CSAR. • 1985?; Fitted with AAQ-4 2nd Gen IR jammers. • 1986: HH-53H converted to MH-53H Pave Low III for SOF transport role with 2nd gen RWR, 2nd Gen D. • 1987: Can use NVG for refueling during night (day only before this date). • Jul 87-94: converted to MH-53J Pave Low IIIE with Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D, 2nd Gen IR jammer, cabin tank. • 1993: Fitted to operate from ships with folding blades and tail, reducing payload by 1360 kg. • 1999: MH-53J converted to MH-53M Pave Low IV with 3rd Gen J&D countermeasures.
MH-53E Sea Dragon
MCM
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 135 150 -Med: 135 145 -Ceiling: 4835 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 605 nmi Int Fuel: 9890 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 15155 kg • 55 troops or 15155 kg cargo or 16835 kg slung load • Mk103 mechanical or Mk104 acoustic or Mk105 magnetic sweep or Mk106 acoustic/magnetic sweep • SPU-1/W magnetic sweep • ALQ-141 deep acoustic sweep or A/N37U deep mechanical sweep • AQS-14 or AQS-14A or AQS-24 MH sidescan sonar • AQS-232 AMNS Remarks: In Svc: 1987 Helicopter. Mk105 and Mk106 must be fitted from ships or shore (helo spends six minutes in hover while sweep is attached or removed). All other sweeps, AMNS and sidescan sonars can be carried internally and deployed/recovered from the hover at Very Low altitude. Tows sweeps from Low altitude at 20 knots. Carries 12.7mm mg to destroy mines. Max speed with slung load is 120 knots. Fuel includes two 650 USG external tanks. • Mk103, MK104, Mk105, Mk106 sweeps Periscope depth only, SPU-1/W sweeps VSW & Periscope, ALQ-141 and N37U sweeps down to Shallow(?). Can tow up to three SPU-1/W in tandem (must be fitted from ship in this configuration) - treat as three passes by 1st Gen magnetic sweep. • AQS-14 sidescan sonars: Estimated all can detect all moored and bottom mines from Shallow to est Int II depths over an estimated 200-yard swath for AQS-14 and AQS-14A, and 250 yard swath for AQS-14A(V)1. AQS-14 can detect mine-like objects (they must be classified as mines by other sensors); AQS-14A (1999) can classify as mines in post-mission debriefing; AQS-14A(V)1 (Oct 02) adds LIDAR and classifies as mines in realtime. • 1994?: Fitted to sweep at night. • Apr-Sep 95: HC-4 (Sigonella, Italy) re-equips from CH-53E for vertical onboard delivery (VOD) with nine aircraft. Not configured
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for minesweeping. • 1997: A/N37U in service - replaces Mk103. • May 04: AQS-232 AMNS in service. Each system has four disposable UUV (1300 yards at 6 knots, Shallow to Int III depths). Deployed from hover to destroy preplotted mines. Seven systems delivered. • Late 05: Eight fitted with rear GAU-21 12.7mm MG, trained in assault support role for Afghanistan and Iraq. • Oct 07: HC-4 decommissioned. VOD role provided by minesweeping squadrons.
MH-60K
SOF Transport
MH-60L
SOF Transport/Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-174 TF radar (1996), 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 130 -Med: 120 130 -Ceiling: e5000 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 205 nmi Int Fuel: 1060 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG external 710 kg 200 nmi 117 USG cabin tank 360 kg 100 nmi 185 USG cabin tank 570 kg 160 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3580 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 12.7mm mg • 14 troops or 3630 kg slung load • 2 230 USG external tanks, 12 troops • 2 230 USG external tanks, 2 cabin tanks, 7 troops Remarks In Svc: 1994 - Oct 14 Helicopter. Fitted with ALQ-144 (1st Gen IR jammer). Fitted with elevated tank system (ETS) for 230 USG external tanks. Can carry CRRC under fuselage. Service entry delayed by software issues. • Feb 92: 23 delivered. Based on UH-60L. • 1996: APQ-174 TF radar operational. • 2009: Two to four reduced signature versions delivered by this date. Not fitted with Inflight Refueling. Small/VSmall Size/Signature. Estimated payload of 3000 kg and -0.5 Man Rtng. • 2010: Fitted with ZSQ-1 laser designator/4th Gen FLIR/LRMTS by this date.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 155 -Med: 130 155 -Ceiling: 5485 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 205 nmi Int Fuel: 1090 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 185 USG cabin tank 570 kg 160 nmi 200 USG cabin tank 620 kg 170 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2325 kg Off Guns: P/S(R)2 7.62mm miniguns • 12 troops or 3630 kg slung load • 2 cabin tanks, 7 troops • M230 30mm gun, 4 AGM-114 Hellfire or 1 M261 rocket pod, 4 FIM-92 Stinger (DAP) • 8 Hellfire or 2 M261 rocket pods, 4 Stinger (DAP) • 16 Hellfire or 4 M261 rocket pods (DAP) Remarks: In Svc: 1990 - 15? Helicopter. Can be fitted as DAP (Direct Action Penetrator) for long range attack and armed escort with laser designator/rangefinder
B-60
America’s Aircraft
and external weapons. DAP cannot carry weapons and troops at same time due to weight restrictions. Can carry CRRC under fuselage. • 1990: 42 delivered (“Velcro Hawk”). • 1995 - Apr 04: Fitted with inflight refuel P. Probe not always carried in missions. • 2010: Fitted with ZSQ-1 laser designator/4th Gen FLIR/LRMTS by this date.
MH-60M
SOF Transport/Attack
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APQ-174B TF radar, 4th Gen FLIR, laser designator, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 150 175 -Med: 150 175 -Ceiling: 4625 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 1110 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 185 USG cabin tank 570 kg 165 nmi 200 USG cabin tank 620 kg 180 nmi 230 USG cabin tank 705 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3230 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 GAU-2B 7.62mm door guns • 12 troops or 4540 kg slung load • 1 cabin tank, 9 troops • 2 cabin tanks, 7 troops • M230 30mm gun, 4 AGM-114 Hellfire or 1 M261 rocket pod, 4 FIM-92 Stinger (DAP) • 8 Hellfire or 2 M261 rocket pods, 4 Stinger (DAP) • 16 Hellfire or 4 M261 rocket pods (DAP) Remarks: In Svc: 2015 Helicopter. Can be fitted for long range attack and armed escort with laser designator/rangefinder and external weapons. Cannot carry weapons and troops at same time due to weight restrictions. Fitted with 2nd gen IR jammer. • Feb 11 - Oct 15: 72 delivered. • 2019: Fitted with 4th Gen IR jammer. • 2022: Planned to be fitted with APQ-187 Silent Knight LPI TF radar replacing APQ-174B.
MH-60R Seahawk
ASW
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-147 radar, AQS-22F dipping sonar, 25 sonobuoys, 3rd Gen ES, 3rd Gen FLIR. UYS-2 sonobuoy processor, SSQ-28 data link, NVG, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 140 -Med: 100 125 -Ceiling: 4525 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 265 nmi Int Fuel: 1835 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG Drop Tank 370 kg 75 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1480 kg • 1 120 USG fuel tank, 2 Mk 50 torpedoes (Block 0) • 2 120 USG fuel tanks, 4 AGM-114K/M Hellfire II (Block 0) • 3 120 USG fuel tanks or 3 Mk 50 torpedoes (Block 0) • 2 120 USG fuel tanks, 8 Hellfire or 2 Mk 50/54 torpedoes (Block I) • 3 120 USG fuel tanks, 4 Hellfire or 1 Mk 50/54 torpedoes (Block I) • 4 120 USG fuel tanks or 4 Mk 50/54 torpedoes (Block I) • 2 120 USG fuel tanks, 4 Hellfire, 1 LAU-61 w/19 APKWS • 1 120 USG fuel tank, 1 ALQ-248 pod Remarks: In Svc: October 2007 Helicopter. New-build aircraft to replace SH-60B, SH-60F. Fitted with 2722 kg cargo hook, S(1)1 7.62mm door MG, 2nd Gen IR
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jammer. Each Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) squadron has 11 a/c (either 5 carrier, 6 escorts or 3 carrier, 8 escorts) or 9-10 a/c per ESG. MH-60R can also act as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use SSQ-28. Estimated sonobuoy loadout is 20 SSQ-53D/E/F and 4 SSQ-62C/D/E. Dipping sonar and sonobuoys removed if not in ASW role, can carry 4 passengers. Can carry Mk46, Mk50 and Mk54 torpedoes. • 2008: Block I adds IR suppression (VSmall IR signature), additional starboard weapons pylon (total four) - cleared April 2011, Mk54 torpedo. • 2009: P3I upgrade with Link 16, FLIR updated to 4th Gen. First deployment - HSM-71 with John Stennis/CVW-9, includes two MH-60R each to CG 54 Antietam (Bunker Hill CG), DDG 69 Milius (Arleigh Burke DDG), DDG 100 Kidd (Arleigh Burke Flight IIA DDG). • Sep 09: First MK50 torpedo trials, operational 2010. • 2011: Fitted with option of S(1)1 12.7mm mg vice 7.62mm mg. • 2013: Fitted with APS-153 vice APS-147 radar. • Mar 15: Fitted with LAU-61 rocket pod with APKWS missiles. • 2021: ALQ-248 AOEW pod available. Typically two pods per carrier group.
MH-60S Knighthawk
Utility
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 110 150 -Med: 110 125 -Ceiling: 5352 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 1090 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG cabin tank 610 kg 180 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2495 kg • 2 cabin tanks, AES-1 ALMDS or ASQ-235 AMNS • Cabin tank, 8 AGM-114 Hellfire, P/S(1)2 GAU-18 12.7mm door guns (AHWS) • 2 cabin tanks, 6 survivors, 2 GAU-2B 7.62mm door guns (CSAR) • 2 cabin tanks, 8 troops • CRRC or 12 troops or 2495 kg internal cargo (two pallets) or 4082 kg slung load • Cabin tank, 2 LAU-61, P/S(1)2 GAU-18 12.7mm door guns (antisurface) • Cabin tank, 1 fixed M197 20mm, P/S(1)2 GAU-18 12.7mm door guns (anti-surface, May 13), and either: • 4 Hellfire • 1 LAU-61 • 1 120 USG fuel tank, 1 ALQ-248 pod (2021) Remarks: In Svc: Feb 2002 Helicopter. Navalised UH-60L with wings. Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). Max speed is 135 knots with weapons carried. • Armed Helicopter Weapon Systems (AHWS): 55 kits planned with 3rd Gen (Block 3A) or 4th Gen (Block 3B, 2009) FLIR, laser designator, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system, 2nd Gen IR jammer, 3rd Gen D. When fitted with kit known as MH-60S(AH). • Jan 03: First deployment. Estimated cabin tanks available. • 2007: Ten carrier HSC (Helicopter Sea Combat) squadrons formed, each with 8 a/c (six carrier, two logistics ships). • 2009: Six expeditionary HSC (three Norfolk, two San Diego, one Guam) squadrons formed, each with 8 a/c and 4 MCM kits (and two USNR squadrons). Provides four detachments of two a/c for ESG. Possibly ten a/c for LCS assigned squadrons. • May 14: APKWS II available with 19 carried in LAU-61. • 2018 - 22: Reserve HSC-85 squadron operates as SOF transport squadron. Role to fleet MH-60S squadrons. • 2021: Fitted with computing bombsight. • Possible future upgrades include inflight refueling probe.
B-61
America’s Aircraft
MH-68A Stingray
Patrol/Attack
MH-90 Enforcer
Patrol/Attack
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 154 -Med: 140 154 -Ceiling: 5975 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 365 nmi Int Fuel: 300 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: P(1)1 7.62mm mg, P(1)1 12.7mm sniper rifle Remarks: In Svc: Sep 00 - Jan 08 Helicopter. Civilian A-109E Power Elite used by USCG to interdict drug smuggling go-fasts. Uses 7.62mm mg to fire warning shots and then 12.7mm rifle to shoot outboard engines. Can carry 1000 kg slung load. Operates in pairs. Blades must be manually removed to hangar - estimated 30 minutes to stow or set on deck. Not fitted with RAST or rescue hoist. Replaced by MH-65C.
Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 11 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 136 -Med: 120 136 -Ceiling: 5335 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 210 nmi Int Fuel: 485 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -Off Guns: P(1)1 7.62mm mg, P(1)1 12.7mm sniper rifle Remarks: In Svc: 1998 - 00 Helicopter. Civilian MD 900 Explorer used by USCG to interdict drug smuggling go-fasts. Uses 7.62mm mg to fire warning shots and then 12.7mm rifle to shoot out outboard engines. Fitted with rescue hoist. Can carry 680 kg slung load.
MH-139 Grey Wolf
Transport
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 3rd Gen EO/FLIR, NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 165 -Med: 140 165 -Ceiling: 5915 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 305 nmi Int Fuel: 1250 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 500 L aux tank 400 kg 140 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2500 kg • 9 troops Remarks: In Service: 2021? Helicopter based on AW139. Fitted with P/S(1)1 door mg, 2200 kg cargo hook. 84 planned for USAF to replace UH-1N - 33 ICBM security (3 squadrons, each 11 a/c), 30 as Washington continuation of government transports, 4 VIP/medevac in Yokota, Japan, 4 to SERE school Fairchild, remainder for training.
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Recon/Attack
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Computing Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR, laser rf/designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 70 135 -Med: 70 135 -High: 70 135 -Ceiling: 8815 m Engine Type: TP
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Cruise Range: 1785 nmi Int Fuel: 263 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 227 kg • 4 AGM-114N or AGM-114P+ Hellfire (QRC 2) • 2 DAS-2 pods (both 4th Gen FLIR) Remarks: In Svc: Aug 09 UAV. Controlled by 500 km LOS data link or SATCOM. Requires runway for takeoff and landings. Based on MQ-9 Reaper. Operated by US Army (one company of three platoons, each 4 UAV - 6 UAV have SATCOM, remainder LOS). Fitted for all weather flights with de-icing and communications relays. • Aug 09: QRC 1 operational with APY-8 Lynx SAR/GMTI radar, LOS only. Deployed to Iraq. • May 10: QRC 2 operational with AGM-114P+, SATCOM. Deployed to Afghanistan Sep 2010. • 2011: Block I operational with 4th Gen FLIR, Ceiling: 9120 m, Payload: 488 kg. Probably not fitted with radar. • 2012: Block I operational with ZPY-1 SAR Lite radar (SAR/GMTI - Can detect ground troops and moving vehicles) and TRICLOPS (adds two DAS-2 EO sensors for three feeds total) added. • Mid-18: Improved Gray Eagle (IGE) in service, 650 kg fuel, 2855 nmi range. • Planned with AGM-114R and AGM-179 JAGM.
MQ-4C Triton
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: -Sensors: ZPY-3 radar, 4th Gen FLIR/EO, 4th Gen ES, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 310 345 -Med: 310 345 -High: 310 345 -VHigh: 310 345 -Ceiling: 18288 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 9750 nmi Int Fuel: 7400 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2020 UAV. Operates from runways. Controlled by SATCOM. Based at Point Mugu, California and Jacksonville, Florida; FOL at Andersen AFB, Guam and Sigonella, Italy. • 2022: SIGINT added to replace EP-3E.
MQ-8B Fire Scout
Patrol
MQ-8C Fire Scout
Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: -Sensors: 4th Gen FLIR/EO, laser designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 80 85 -Med: 80 85 -Ceiling: 6100 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 615 nmi Int Fuel: 575 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 272 kg • 2 LAU-153 w/3 APKWS II each (2016) Remarks: In Svc: Sep 09 UAV. VTOL. Controlled by 110 nmi data link. Fitted with RAST. • Sep 09: First deployment on McInerney (O.H. Perry class FFG) with one SH-60B and two MQ-8B. • Aug 11: Full IOC declared. • 2013: Fitted with ZPY-4 Maritime Surveillance Radar, Cruise Range reduced to 540 nmi. • Feb 16: Can carry APKWS II guided 70mm rockets. • Jul 17: DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) operational. Replaces FLIR and laser designator when carried. DVS-1 detects land mines and obstacles on beaches in day only. • 2024 - 28: Remaining 23 UAV planned to be retired.
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Sensors: ZPY-8 Osprey radar, 4th Gen FLIR/EO, laser designator
B-62
America’s Aircraft
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 135 -Med: 100 135 -Ceiling: 4877 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 860 nmi Int Fuel: 1615 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1540 kg • 2 rocket pods @ 7 APKWS II (proposed) • Multi Capability Pod (MCAP) 3rd Gen ES Remarks: In Svc: Jun 19 UAV. VTOL. Controlled by 150 nmi data link. Fitted with RAST, possibly 1200 kg slung load. Acts as communications relay between ships and UUV and USV. 38 planned. • Jul 18: Displayed at airshow with pod carrying 25 sonobuoys. Not a program of record. • Late 2020: Radar operational. • 2021: Link 16 near-real time data link added. Can project target designation for MH-60R. • Late 2021: First LCS deployment planned. Will also be based on ESB. • 2028: Option of DVS-1 COBRA mine detection system vice FLIR and laser designator (see MQ-8B).
MQ-9 Guardian
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 11 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Computing Sensors: APS-148 Sea Vue radar, 3rd Gen FLIR/EO, 3rd Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 240 -Med: 120 240 -High: 120 240 -Ceiling: 13716 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2755 nmi Int Fuel: 1770 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. Extended range kit 325 kg 590 nmi Remarks: In Svc: ? UAV. Operated jointly by US DHS and USCG. Controlled by LOS and SATCOM. • Oct 05: DHS uses unarmed MQ-9B from this date (see separate entry).
MQ-9B Reaper
Recon/Attack
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 11 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Computing Sensors: APY-8 Lynx SAR.GMTI radar, 4th Gen FLIR/EO, laser rf/ designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 240 -Med: 120 240 -High: 120 240 -Ceiling: 15200 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3060 nmi Int Fuel: 1814 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG drop tank 305 kg 680 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1361 kg • 2 GBU-12 Paveway II, 4 AGM-114P Hellfire (standard) • 8 AGM-114P or 4 GBU-12 or 16 GBU-39 or 16 GBU-53 • Gorgon Stare system (500 kg) Remarks: In Svc: May 07 UAV. Controlled by LOS and SATCOM. Take-off and recovery from runway. 60 planned for USAF in 3 squadrons (9 systems each 4 UAV). Can laser designate targets from High altitude. Gorgon Stare can image 12 targets over 4 km radius. • Systems: GBU-12 Paveway II 2006; GBU-49 May 08; Gorgon Stare May 11; GBU-38 vice GBU-12 2011?; GBU-39 Mar 12; GBU53 2023 • 2008: IOC with GMTI mode operational on APY-8 radar (can detect moving ground vehicles, possibly troops from 2012)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 2013?: APY-8 SAR mode operational - can drop GPS guided weapons without visual LOS. • 2017: Integrated with GBU-39B Laser Small Diameter Bomb. • Reaper ER: Longer wings and external tanks, range 4080 nmi. In service 2015.
YQ-11 Avenger
Attack
MQ-25A Stingray
Tanker
MQ-27 Scan Eagle
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Stealthy Bombsight: Advanced Sensors: APY-8 Lynx SAR/GMTI radar (payload option), 4th Gen EO/IR, SIGINT/ES, Comm relay Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 350 400 -Med: 350 400 -High: 350 400 -Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 5355 nmi Int Fuel: 3583 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1588/2948 kg • Six external hardpoints, 2 internal • Can carry AGM-114 Hellfire, GBU-12/49, GBU-31, GBU-32, GBU38 JDAM, GBU-39, GBU-16/48 • Can carry Lynx SAR as a payload • Can carry communications relay as a payload • Can carry SIGINT system as a payload Remarks: In Svc: -UAV. Controlled by LOS and SATCOM. Was known as Predator C. Payload is internal/Total. VSmall signature with external payload. can carry 8 GBU-39 or 2 GBU internally. • Dec 11: USAF orders single aircraft for service in Afghanistan. Used as testbed, but no further purchases planned.
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: e17 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: -Sensors: 4th Gen FLIR/EO. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 e450 -Med: 400 e450 -High: 400 e450 -Ceiling: e15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 2550 nmi Int Fuel: e8000 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 345 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e1840 kg • 300 USG drop tank, 300 USG buddy store Remarks: In Svc: 2024 UAV. Can operate from aircraft carriers using catapults and arresting gear.
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 3 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: -Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR/EO Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 50 90 -Med: 50 90 -Ceiling: 5950 m Engine Type: IP Cruise Range: 1065 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Remarks: In Svc: 2005 UAV. Controlled by 55 nmi data link. Rail launch, skyhook recovery. Rail launcher and recovery can be setup on helicopter pads. Flown by USN from Arleigh Burke class. • 2019: Flown by USCG from Legend class cutters. Each carries 3 UAV.
B-63
America’s Aircraft
MV-22B Osprey
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 35 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR, NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 240 275 -Med: 240 280 -High: 240 280 -Ceiling: 7620 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 620 nmi Int Fuel: 4565 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. Aux. sponson fuel 870 kg 170 nmi 430 USG cabin tank 1315 kg 255 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6260 kg Off Guns: A(1)1 ramp-mounted 7.62mm mg • 24 troops or 24 paratroops • 6205 kg internal or 6805 kg slung load • 14 troops, 1 cabin tank • 3 cabin tanks (ground refueler) • 23 passengers or 4535 kg internal cargo (CMV-22B) Remarks: In Svc: Jun 07 VTOL with FBW controls. Small IR signature. Max speed with slung load is 110 knots. Initially not cleared for inflight refueling and max speed limited to 245 knots. Can carry additional auxiliary fuel in sponson with reduced cargo. • Dec 09: Eight GAU-17 7.62mm miniguns available with 360° arc can carry 18 troops, cannot carry slung loads with GAU-17. Rarely used. 32 available in Jun 12. Replaces two troops seats. • 8 Apr 11: Inflight refueling operational. Can only refuel from HC/ MC-130 tankers. • Sep 11: Improved engine software, max speed restriction lifted. • 18 Nov 16: Cleared to refuel from KC-10A drogue only. • Late 19: Roll-on roll-off tanker optional. Estimated two cabin tanks and inflight refuel P/P. • 2021: USN CMV-22B COD operational. Will have extended-range fuel system. Estimated fuel 5680 kg, cruise range 1100 nmi. Cannot use aux sponson fuel as standard. 44 planned. • Planned to be cleared from KC-46A in future.
OH-23F/G Raven
Observation
Man Rtng:1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 8 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 70 84 -Med: 70 84 -Ceiling: 4025 m Engine Type: IP Cruise Range: 140 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -- kg Off Guns: 2 M37 .30 cal (0.6) Remarks: In Svc: 1962 - 68 Helicopter. Used as scout in Vietnam War between 1965 and 1968.
OH-58A/C Kiowa
Observation
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 7 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 90 120 -Med: 90 120 -Ceiling: 2745 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 180 nmi Int Fuel: 220 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 180 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1969 - 2019 Helicopter. Recon version of commercial Bell 206. Standard attack squadron has 4 OH-58A/C and 6 AH-64A or 7 AH-1E/F/P, cavalry units have 6 OH-58A/C and 6 AH-1E/F/P.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• May 69-74: 2200 OH-58A delivered. Also used by Australia (Kiowa), Austria (OH-58B) and Canada (CH-136). Retired Oct 04. • Mar 78-Mar 85: 435 OH-58A converted to OH-58C with IR suppression (VSmall IR Signature). Later fitted with NVG and 2nd Gen RWR. • Jul 90: Fitted with ATAS launcher w/2 Stinger RMP msls - rarely carried. • 1994-96: Removed from AH-1/AH-64A attack helicopter companies/troops. Remain in use for divisional target acquisition batteries (artillery FO).
OH-58D Kiowa
Observation
OV-1/RV-1 Mohawk
Observation
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 8 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Sensors: Mast Mounted Sight (2nd Gen FLIR/EO, laser designator/rangefinder), NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 125 -Med: 100 125 -Ceiling: 3415 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 175 nmi Int Fuel: 340 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 235 kg • XM296 gun pod, LAU-68 rocket pod (standard scout load) • 2 AGM-114 Hellfire or FIM-92 Stinger, XM296 gun pod • 2 Hellfire or 2 Stinger, LAU-68 rocket pod • 4 Stinger or Hellfire or 2 LAU-68 rocket pods Remarks: In Svc: 1985 - Sep 17 Helicopter. Four bladed upgrade of OH-58A with MMS (Mast Mounted Sight). MMS has 360° arc, cannot be used for navigation, only target detection; may remain under cover and call artillery or laser designate targets with MMS exposed (VSmall Signature). Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR Signature) and ALQ-144 (1st Gen IR jammer). • 1985: OH-58D Kiowa in service for recon with US Army Field Artillery units. • Sep 87-Apr 88: 15 modified to OH-58D (Armed) with weapons and 2nd Gen RWR. Deployed to Persian Gulf from July 1988. Two can carried vice one SH-60B on O.H. Perry FFG, Spruance DD and Kidd DDG, both can be spotted at once. Takes 30 minutes to prepare to launch. • 1991: OH-58D(I) Kiowa Warrior was production version of OH58D (Armed) with laser warning system in the 107th and later aircraft. Replaced AH-1 and OH-58C in attack role. Standard for eight-aircraft unit is six dual Hellfire launchers, nine rocket pods, nine ATAS, seven gun pods. Delivered 1993-99. • 2004/5?: Twenty aircraft in Iraq fitted with GAU-19 7.62mm minigun vice 12.7mm gun pod (use SUU-11 stats). • 2005-06: MMS fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. • 2008-11: GAU-21 12.7mm gun pod fitted vice XM296. • FY11: OH-58D(R) upgrade with 3rd Gen D and DIRCM (3rd Gen IR jammer). 180 fitted with UAV feeds (Level II UAV) - can target Hellfire using UAV designation.
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 22 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: See Remarks Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 240 265 -Med: 240 265 -Ceiling: 7500 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 355 nmi Int Fuel: 910 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG drop tank 460 kg 180 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1225 kg • 2 150 USG drop tanks (all) • 2 150 USG drop tanks, 4 LAU-3 or LAU-32 (OV-1A/C) • 2 150 USG drop tanks, ALQ-67 ECM pod, ALQ-80 ECM pod (OV-1C/D)
B-64
America’s Aircraft
Remarks: In Svc: Apr 61 - 1996 STOL. OV-1D/RV-1D have IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). Radars used from Medium, IRLS from Low altitude only. OV-1C/D and RV-1D fitted with 1st Gen IR jammer. • OV-1A: Cameras and illumination flares (1960) or strobe flash pod (1966). • OV-1B: APS-94 SLAR. Record images for post mission debrief. Data link added 1967. • OV-1C: Cameras and IRLS. • OV-1D: Can be fitted with IRLS or APS-94D radar (one hour to swap). • RV-1C: OV-1C conversions with APS-94D SLAR & GMTI radar. Record images for post mission debrief. • RV-1D: 2nd Gen ELS and data link. In service 1974. • 1960s: Some OV-1A/C armed for Vietnam War only. Can carry XM14 12.7mm gun pod vice rocket pods. • Jan-Aug 70: Fitted with 1st Gen RWR. • 1980s: Replaces ECM pod with internal ECM. OV-1D to 2nd Gen J&D, RV-1D to 2nd Gen J only.
OV-10A Bronco
Observation
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 195 235 -Med: 195 235 -Ceiling: 7295 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 320 nmi Int Fuel: 760 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG drop tank 305 kg 185 nmi 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 420 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1635 kg Off Guns: 4 7.62mm mg • 230 USG drop tank or SUU-11 gun pod, 4 LAU-10/59/68/69 rocket pods (day) • 230 USG DT or SUU-11, 2 LAU-10/59/68/69 rocket pods, 6 illumination flares (night) • 2 100 USG drop tanks (Pave Nail) • SUU-11 gun pod, 2 LAU-69 (USN) Remarks: In Svc: Jul 68 - Sep 91 STOL. Flown by USAF and USMC. Can carry 4 paratroops or 1045 kg cargo. Can carry CBU-55/78, Mk82 vice rocket pods. • Apr 69 - Apr 72: USN operates 18 USMC a/c for riverine attack. • Jul 71 - Jun 74: 15 USAF Pave Nail in service with Pave Spot laser designator and night scope (LLLTV). Converted back to standard OV-10A.
OV-10D Bronco
Observation
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, laser designator, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: e200 250 -Med: e200 250 -High: e200 250 Ceiling: 9145 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 310 nmi Int Fuel: 760 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG drop tank 305 kg 175 nmi 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 410 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1635 kg Off Guns: 4 7.62mm mg • 2 LAU-10, 2 LAU-68, 1 230 USG drop tank, 2 AIM-9L • 2 LAU-10, 2 LAU-68, 2 100 USG drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1980 - Apr 94 STOL. USMC only. Can operate from LHD or LPH without catapults or arresting gear. Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). • OV-10A later fitted with 2nd Gen RWR and 2nd Gen IR jammer.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• OV-10D+ has provision for AIM-9L Sidewinder. In service 1991.
P-2D/E Neptune
ASW
P-2F Neptune
ASW
P-2H Neptune
ASW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-20B radar, APS-8 attack radar, Leigh Light, AQA-1 acoustic processor, 1st Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 170 260 -Med: 170 280 -Ceiling: 7010 m Engine Type: RP + TJ Cruise Range: 2355 nmi Int Fuel: 8745 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4500 kg Off Guns: Nose turret with 2 M39 20mm (2.6) Def Guns: 2 .50 cal. MG in top turret, tail turret with 2 20mm (0.5) • 8 Zuni 5 inch rockets, 2 Mk34 or 2 Mk44 torpedoes • 8 Zuni 5 inch rockets, 12 Mk53 DC • 1 Mk90 Betty/1 Mk101 Lulu/1 B57 NDB • 4 Mk10/Mk25/Mk36/Mk39/Mk50/Mk52 mines Remarks: In Svc: Aug 53 - Jul 66 Pre-1962 designation P2V-5F. 348 upgraded P-2D with turbojet boost engines. Most common version. Has eight internal sonobuoy chutes - 6 A size and 2 B/C size. Carries 28 SSQ-2, 4 SSQ-15, 4 SSQ-20 sonobuoys. Nose turret slaved to Leigh Light for night strafing. Carry tip tanks as standard, included in fuel above. • SP-2E upgraded with AQA-1 and AQA-4 acoustic processor, 9 SSQ-15, 64 SSQ-23, SSQ-28 and SSQ-38 sonobuoys. Pre-1962 designation P2V-5FS. In service Jan 62 - 1965. • Later: All guns later removed and fitted with MAD.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 38 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-33B radar, MAD. AVQ-2 searchlight, AQA-1 acoustic processor, 1st Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 170 260 -Med: 170 263 -Ceiling: 6157 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 2355 nmi Int Fuel: 7509 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3630 kg Def Guns: 2 .50 cal. in top turret, 2 M2 20mm in nose and tail turret (0.5) • 8 Zuni 5" HVAR, 2 Mk34 torpedoes • 1 Mk90 Betty NDB • 4 Mk10/Mk25/Mk36/Mk39/Mk50/Mk52/Mk52 mines • 2 AUM-N-2 Petrel (MP-2F 1956 - 59) Remarks: In Svc: Aug 53 - Apr 57 Pre-1962 designation P2V-6 Nose turret slaved to AVQ-2 searchlight for strafing at night. Has eight internal sonobuoy chutes - 6 A size and 2 B/C size. Carries 28 SSQ-2, 4 SSQ-15, 4 SSQ-20 sonobuoys. 36 delivered 1952 - 53. • Mar 56: MP-2F with Petrel missiles. Pre-1962 designation P2V6B, then P2V-6M. VP-17 West Coast early 57, VP-24 East Coast Mar 56.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 57 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: APS-20B radar, MAD. 1st Gen ES, AQA-1 acoustic processor Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 170 230 350 Med: 170 263 310 Ceiling: 6700 m Engine Type: RP+TJ Cruise Range: 2080 nmi Int Fuel: 6790 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4500 kg
B-65
America’s Aircraft Def Guns: 2 .50 cal. in top turret, 2 M2 20mm in nose and tail turret (0.5) • 8 5 inch HVAR, 2 Mk34 or Mk44 or Mk46 torpedoes • 8 5 inch HVAR, 12 Mk53 DC • 1 Mk90 Betty/Mk101 Lulu/B57 NDB • 4 Mk10/Mk25/Mk36/Mk39/Mk50/Mk52/Mk52 mines Remarks: In Svc: Mar 55 - Apr 78 Pre-1962 designation P2V-7. 199 delivered 1953 on. Has eight internal sonobuoy chutes - 6 A size and 2 B/C size. Carries 28 SSQ-2, 4 SSQ-15, 4 SSQ-20 sonobuoys. Turbojets fitted as standard, these are Reheat speeds above. Fuel includes two 200 USG tip tanks. P-2H in service Mar 55 - Dec 68. • Tail turret later replaced by MAD. Dorsal and nose turrets removed. • SP-2H/P2V-7S. 32 upgraded with AQA-1 and AQA-4 acoustic processor, 9 SSQ-15, 64 SSQ-23, SSQ-28 and SSQ-38 sonobuoys. In service Dec 57 - Jul 77. • Retired: USN Feb 1970, USNR April 1978.
P-3A Orion
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 61 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-80 radar, 2nd Gen ES, MAD, AQA-3 or 4 sonobuoy processor, 45 or 36 sonobuoys, ASR-3 sniffer, AVQ-2 searchlight. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 366 -Med: 330 385 -High: 330 370 -Ceiling: 8600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3745 nmi Int Fuel: 28185 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9070 kg • In all loadouts, either: • 16 Zuni 5 inch • 4 AGM-12B Bullpup (Aug 67 - Jul 78) • 8 Mk44 or Mk46 Mod 2 (1966) or Mod 5 (1979) torpedoes • 1 Mk101 Lulu or B57 NDB and 4 torpedoes • 3 Mk101 Lulu or B57 NDB • 8 Mk54 DC • 4 Mk54 DC, 4 torpedoes • 7 Mk25/Mk55/Mk56 or 11 Mk36 DST/Mk52 or 16 Mk53 mines • 7 Mk60 mines (1980) Remarks: In Svc: Aug 62 - Mar 90 Usually fitted with AVQ-2 searchlight on underwing hp. Has four internal sonobuoy chutes - 3 A size and 1 B size. Carries 9 SSQ15, 36 SSQ-23, SSQ-28 and SSQ-38 sonobuoys. ASR-3 diesel exhaust sniffer considered largely ineffective. Was known as P3V-1 until Sept 1962. Baseline P-3A in service Aug 62 - Sep 84. • 1965: P-3A DELTIC operational with AQA-5 vice AQA-3 or 4. Carries 36 SSQ-41/41A, SSQ-47A and SSQ-50 sonobuoys. ASR-3 removed and minelaying capability added. Carries 4 AGM-12B Bullpup. In service Jan 71 - Jan 87. • Late 1970: P-3A DIFAR operational with AQA-7(V)2 vice AQA-5 sonobuoy processor with VP-64 and VP-66. Carries 36 SSQ41/41A, SSQ-47A/B, SSQ-50/50A and SSQ-53 sonobuoys. • 1971: Mk101 nuclear DB out of service. • Nov 78: Out of service with regular USN, still used by reserves. • 1982: 30 P-3A TACNAVMOD in service with AQA-7(V)5 and 2nd Gen FLIR. In service Feb 82 - 90. • P-3A(CS) ‘Slicks’ - 4 used by US Customs with APG-63 radar, 3rd Gen FLIR. In service 1984 - 2011.
P-3B Orion
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 61 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-80 radar, 2nd Gen ES, MAD, AQA-5 sonobuoy processor, 36 sonobuoys, AVQ-2 searchlight.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 366 -Med: 330 385 -High: 330 370 -Ceiling: 8600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 3745 nmi Int Fuel: 28185 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9070 kg • In all loadouts, either: • 16 Zuni 5 inch • 4 AGM-12B Bullpup (Aug 67 - Jul 78) • 4 AGM-84 AGM-84D Harpoon IC (TACNAVMOD II & III) • 8 Mk46 Mod 2 or Mod 5 (1979) or Mod 5A(S) (1991) torp • 1 Mk101 Lulu or B57 NDB and 4 torpedoes • 3 Mk101 Lulu or B57 NDB • 8 Mk54 DC • 4 Mk54 DC, 4 torpedoes • 7 Mk25/Mk55/Mk56 or 11 Mk36 DST/Mk52 or 16 Mk53 mines • 7 Mk60 mines (1980) Remarks: In Svc: Jan 66 - 94 Usually fitted with AVQ-2 searchlight on under wing hp. Has four internal sonobuoy chutes - 3 A size and 1 B size. Carries 36 SSQ41/41A, SSQ-47A and SSQ-50 sonobuoys. Baseline P-3B retired Jul 79. • 1970-73: P-3B DIFAR operational with AQA-7(V)2 vice AQA-5. Carries 36 SSQ-41/41A, SSQ-47A/B, SSQ-50/50A and SSQ-53 sonobuoys. Retired 1981. • 1971: Mk101 Lulu NDB out of service. • Aug 67 - Jul 78: AGM-12B Bullpup in service • 1979: P-3B TACNAVMOD I: Fitted with AQA-7(V)5 vice AQA-5. In service Jun 77? - 90. • Late 80s: P-3B TACNAVMOD II ‘Super Bees’: Adds 2nd Gen FLIR and Harpoon capability. • 1990s: P-3B TACNAVMOD III ‘Killer Bees’: Some further updated with 3rd Gen ES. • Jul 92: Fitted with AQA-7(V)7 99 vice 31 sonobuoy channels and bringing the P-3B up to date with P-3C Orion Update II. • P-3B LRT - Long Range Tracker used by US Customs with APG66(V)5 radar, 3rd Gen FLIR. Later fitted with APS-148 radar as well. Eight in service from 2002.
P-3B AEW
AEW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 61 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: -Sensors: APS-125 or APS-138 or APS-145 radar, APS-80 radar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 250 260 -Med: 250 260 -High: 250 260 -Ceiling: 7900 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2550 nmi Int Fuel: 28404 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1993 'Dome'. Eight in service with CBP then DHS. • 1993: Four in service, first has APS-125, remainder APS-138. • Oct 99: Fifth delivered with APS-145 radar. • 2002: All fitted with APS-145 radar.
P-3C Orion (Baseline, Update I & II)
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 62 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-115, AQA-7(V)1 acoustic processor, LLTV, MAD, 84 sonobuoys Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 366 -Med: 330 405 -High: 330 370 -Ceiling: 8625 m Engine Type: TP
B-66
America’s Aircraft
Cruise Range: 4105 nmi Int Fuel: 28440 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9072 kg • ALQ-78 ES pod, 6 Mk46 Mod 2 or Mod 5 (1979) or Mod 5A(S) (1991) torpedoes • 4 Mk46, ALQ-78 ES, 1 B57 NDB, (1970 - 91) • 4 Mk46, ALQ-78 ES, 2 LAU-3 or LAU-10 or LAU-32 rocket pods • 4 Mk46, ALQ-78 ES, 2 AGM-84 Harpoon (1979) or Harpoon IB (Jun 82) or AGM-84D Harpoon IC (1985) • 4 Mk46, 4 Harpoon, ALQ-78 ES (Patrol & Escort) • 2 Mk46, 4 Harpoon, ALQ-78 ES (Recon) • 7 Mk25 or 11 Mk36 DST or 11 Mk52 or 16 Mk53 or 7 Mk55 or 7 Mk56 mines • 7 Mk60 mines (1980) Remarks: In Svc: Oct 69 - 2007? Fitted with 48 chute external sonobuoy launcher. Update II & Update II.5 have Harpoon missile capability and 1st Gen FLIR vice LLTV. Can carry Mk54 DC vice Mk46 torpedo in all loadouts. Estimated sonobuoy loadout - 56 SSQ-41B LOFAR for search, 13 SSQ-53/53A DIFAR for localization and 15 SSQ-50A CASS active. • Late 80s: 2nd Gen D. • Delivered: 118 Baseline (Oct 69 on); 31 Update I (Jan 75 on); 37 Update II (Aug 77 on. In service 1978); 24 Update II fitted with AQA-7(V)8 with SSQ-62 DICASS vice CASS. • 1981: Update II.5 installed the AQA-7(V)10-11. • 1984: All earlier versions fitted with SSQ-62 DICASS vice CASS. • Mar 87: Some upgraded to Update IIIR (see P-3C Update III entry). • 1995-98: Counter Drug Update (CDU) - 10 active kits, 5 reserve kits delivered for 18 active and 14 reserve a/c (12 UII, 8 II.5, 5 UIII, 6 UIIIR, 1 unknown) operating from NAS Roosevelt Roads. All kits have EO, only active units have nose APG-66 vice APS-115 radar. • 1997: Rocket pods and Mk54 DC retired by this date. • Jan 01-07: 25 Update II/II.5 undergo Block Modification Upgrade Program (BMUP) - see Update III. • 2003: By this date only used for training and CONUS service. • Retired - Baseline Oct 90, Update I Jan 95, Update II, 1995, Update II.5 Sep 90.
P-3C Orion (Update III)
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 62 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-115, UYS-1 acoustic processor, 2nd Gen FLIR, MAD, 84 sonobuoys Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 366 -Med: 330 405 -High: 330 370 -Ceiling: 8625 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 4105 nmi Int Fuel: 28440 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8730 kg • 8 Mk46 Mod 5 or Mod 5A(S) (1990) or Mod 5A(SW) (1996) • 6 Mk50 (1991) or 7 Mk54 (2006) torpedoes • 4 torpedoes, 1 B57 NDB or 2 AGM-84 Harpoon IC, ALQ-78 ES (ASW) • 6 torpedoes, ALQ-78 ES pod (ASW) • 4 torpedoes, 4 Harpoon IC, ALQ-78 (Patrol & Escort) • 2 torpedoes, 4 Harpoon IC, ALQ-78 (recon) • 7 Mk25/Mk55/Mk56/Mk60 or 11 Mk36 DST/Mk52 or 16 Mk53 mines • AWW-13 guidance pod, 2 AGM-84E (1999) or 2 AGM-84H (2001) (AIP and BMUP only) Remarks: In Svc: 1986 - 2022 Estimated sonobuoy loadout - 58 SSQ-53 DIFAR (search), 17 SSQ-77 VLAD (localization) and 9 SSQ-62 DICASS. • 1985-00: 146 P-3C Update III delivered - first unit was VP-40. • Late 80s: Fitted with 2nd Gen D. Some Update III operate with Beartrap ACINT collection equipment, with APS-137 radar. • 1990: ALQ-190 AIRBOC available. • 1991: Nuclear role probably removed with B57 NDB retired. 24 fitted with Cast Eyes/Cluster Ranger EO, APS-137(V) ISAR vice
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APS-115 - 3-4 per squadron at Sigonella, Italy. • 1993: 17 fitted with AGM-65F (carried in place of Harpoon), based at Sigonella, Italy. • 1995-97: Beartrap fitted with UYS-2 vice AQA-7 and 99 channels. • 1996: Hardened against laser dazzlers. • 1997: Mk54 DC retired by this date. Estimated SSQ-110 in service with an estimated 10 carried vice SSQ-53 (uses SSQ-77B as receiver). • 1998-07: 25 Update II/II.5 and 47 Update III converted to AntiSurface Warfare Improvement Program (AIP) - as Update III with 3rd Gen D, SLAM, SLAM ER and AGM-65F capability; APS-137 vice APS-115 radar, internal 3rd Gen ES. Also fitted with OASIS III OTH-T system with Link-16 or SATCOM. Svc: Apr 98. • 1999: Fitted with 4th Gen FLIR - AIP (Sep 99 on); Update III & BMUP (2006 on). • Sep 00: Update III retired from frontline service. • 2001-07: 25 Update II/II.5 updated to BMUP - as Update III with internal 3rd Gen ES and 3rd Gen FLIR. • 2005: APS-149 LSRS belly pod operational. Seven delivered for 16 BMUP+. Can detect moving and stationary land targets. • Aug 07: Sonobuoys are SSQ-53D/E, SSQ-62C/D, SSQ-77B/C, SSQ-110A/B, SSQ-101A. Torpedoes are Mk46, Mk50, Mk54 and Mk82 DC. • 2011-12: Fitted with digital sonobuoys including multistatics - estimated 5 SSQ-125 and 10 SSQ-101A vice 15 SSQ-53F. • Oct 13: SSQ-125 sonobuoy completes operational testing. • 2017: BMUP+ used for APS-149, AIP for MPA deployments, Update III for training only. • 25 Mar - Sep 19: Final deployment (VP-30) to 5th and 7th Fleet. VP-62 and VP-69, will continue with APS-149 until 2022. APS-149 to remain operational until APS-154 operational on P-8A.
P-5A/B Marlin
ASW
P-7A LRAACA
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 39 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Sensors: APS-44 (P-5A) or APS-80 (P-5B) radar, AQA-1 acoustic processor, AVQ-2 searchlight Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 216 -Med: 150 234 -Ceiling: 6949 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1500 nmi Int Fuel: 8710 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4540 kg Def Guns: 2 Mk12 20mm in tail stinger (0.9) • 4 Mk43 or 4 Mk44 torpedoes, 8 5in HVAR rockets • 2 Mk90 Betty/Mk101 Lulu NDB or 16 Mk53 DC • 4 Mk10/Mk25/Mk39/Mk55 mines or 10 Mk36/Mk52 or 16 Mk50/ Mk53 mines Remarks: In Svc: Apr 52 - Nov 67 Flying boat fitted with beaching gear. Pre-1962 designation P5M-1/ P5M-2. Carries 28 SSQ-2, 4 SSQ-15 and 4 SSQ-20 sonobuoys. • Oct 54: Upgraded to SP-5A and SP-5B with AQA-1 and AQA-4 and Julie explosive echo-ranging with SSQ-23 sonobuoys. Carries 4 SSQ-15 and 36 SSQ-23, SSQ-28, and SSQ-38 sonobuoys. MAD replaces 20mm stinger. Pre-1962 designations P5M-1S and P5M2S. • 7 P5M-1G and 4 P5M-2G used by USCG for SAR with weapons and sonobuoys removed. In service 1953 - 61.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 61 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: APS-137 ISAR radar, MAD, 150 sonobuoys, 3rd Gen ES, UYS-2 sonobuoy processor. 3rd Gen FLIR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 366 -Med: 330 385 -High: 330 403 --
B-67
America’s Aircraft Ceiling: 8600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 5400 nmi Int Fuel: 30100 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 10750 kg • 8 AGM-84D Harpoon IC and 4 AGM-65 Maverick externally, 4 Harpoon internally • 4 Mk50 torpedoes and 2 Harpoon ID internally • 8 Mk50 torpedoes or 3 B57 nuclear DB internally, 150 additional sonobuoys Remarks: In Svc: 1994 Long-Range Air ASW Capable Aircraft. FBW controls with reduced IR signature and 12 wing pylons. Was known as P-3G. Can carry further 150 sonobuoys in 10 external packs. Selected by Germany in 1988. • Jul 90: Canceled due to being overweight, too expensive and the end of the Cold War. 125 would have been delivered between 1992 and 2001.
P-8A Poseidon
Maritime Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 45 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Manual Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APY-10 SAR/ISAR radar, 126 sonobuoys, 3rd Gen ES/ ELS/RWR, AQQ-2 acoustic processor, 4th Gen FLIR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 440 490 -Med: 440 490 -High: 440 490 -Ceiling: 12500 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4605 nmi Int Fuel: 33740 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5760 kg • 5 Mk54 torpedoes internally, • 4 AGM-84D Harpoon IC externally • 3 AGM-84H SLAM ER and AWW-13 guidance pod externally • 6 Mk62 (later 11) or 4 Mk63 (later 9) or 4 Mk65 mines Remarks: In Svc: 2013 Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) based on Boeing 737800ERX. Fitted with DIRCM (3rd Gen J vs. IRH only). Three 10-cell rotary internal sonobuoy launchers. Estimated sonobuoy loadout: 75 SSQ-53G (search), 14 SSQ-77C VLAD, 12 SSQ-62F, 15 SSQ101A ADAR, 10 SSQ-110B. Initially mines will be carried internal, with external carriage planned for future. • 2016: Increment 2 with AEER multi-static sonobuoys - estimated 10 SSQ-125 vice 10 SSQ-110B. • Feb18: Search and Rescue kits operational - can replace Mk54 one for one with 20 person liferaft. • Feb 19: Inflight refueling training commences. • 2020 - 2021: Operational testing for APS-154 radar, Harpoon II+ and high altitude ASW warfare capability (HAAWC) I&Sat glide kit. • 2021 - 2026: Planned to be fitted with 4 AGM-158C. At least 7 aircraft fitted with APS-154. • 2022: APS-154 planned IOC. • Possibly to be cleared for Mk62, Mk63 and Mk65 Quickstrike mines, GBU-31, GBU-32, GBU-38 JDAM, GBU-53 and ADM-160 MALD, BRU-55 twin 1000 lb racks.
QH-50C/D DASH
ASW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 4 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 42 80 -Med: 42 60 -Ceiling: 4925 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 55 nmi Int Fuel: 105 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1102 kg • 2 Mk44 or 1 Mk46 torpedo Remarks: In Svc: Nov 62 - Jan 71 Helicopter UAV. Drone Anti Submarine Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation DSN-3. The home ship cannot have its air search radar (SPS-27, SPS-29, SPS-37, SPS-40) on, and must use its
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GFCS radar (Mk25, Mk56, Mk34) to guide the DASH out and back. Never equipped with B57 NDB due to system unreliability. Cruisers with SQS-23 sonar can control DASH UAV, 20 nmi LOS data link. • Jan 65 - 70: QH-50DM Snoopy recon operational with camera to direct naval gunfire.
RA-5C Vigilante
Reconnaissance
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: ASB-12 radar, Gen 0 RWR, cameras & APD-7 SLAR (not search sensors) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 490 620 700 Med: 490 590 750 High: 490 535 1150 Ceiling: 14730 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1060 nmi Int Fuel: 8315 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 295 USG bay tank 905 kg 165 nmi 400 USG drop tank 1225 kg 225 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4965 kg • 3 bay tanks, 4 drop tanks • 3 bay tanks, 2 drop tanks, strobe pod Remarks: In Svc: Jun 63 - Nov 79 Electronic strobe pod is for night missions - this illuminates the RA-5C as well. Can be carried while supersonic. Can carry ALQ-61 ELINT replacing one bay fuel tank - each squadron has two ALQ61 systems with information available post-mission. • 1968: Infrared linescan sensor replaces flash pod.
RAH-66A Comanche
Scout
Man Rtng: 5.0/4.5 Damage Value: 24 Size/Signature: Small/Stealthy Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR, laser designator, LRMTS, HMD, 3rd Gen ES/ELS Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 160/150 172/166 -Med: 160/150 172/166 -Ceiling: 4267 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 320/230 nmi Int Fuel: 910 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 225 USG drop tank 690 kg 350/250 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1390 kg Off Guns: XM301 20mm rotary (1.4) • 4 AGM-114 Hellfire, 2 FIM-92 Stinger internally (armed recon) • 2 Hellfire, 8 2.75in rockets internally (armed recon) • 4 Hellfire, 4 Stinger internally; 8 Hellfire external (attack) • 4 Hellfire, 4 Stinger internally; 4 Hellfire,1 drop tank external (deep strike) Remarks: In Svc: 2009 Helicopter. Armored. If external ordnance is carried, signature is increased to Small. Cannon is carried stowed to reduce signature. Using cannon increases signature to VSmall. One in three fitted with Comanche radar (version of APG-78 Longbow), use second perfomance figures. • 23 Feb 04: Program canceled. IOC would have been 2009 for Block I version. External loads planned from 2014.
RB-57
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 36 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 410 434 -Med: 410 520 -High: 410 508 -VHigh: 420 508 --
B-68
America’s Aircraft
Ceiling: 20285 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 3380 nmi Int Fuel: e11000 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1964 - 74 Twenty-one converted from B-57B and RB-47D 1964 - 67. Used for weather recon, air sampling. At least four used for strategic recon in Europe and Pacific regions with LOROP camera.
RC-7 ARL
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 33 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: See Remarks Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 230 250 -Med: 230 250 -High: 230 250 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1955 nmi Int Fuel: 4500 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1993 - 2020 Airborne Reconnaissance Low profile. • 1993: Three RC-7A ARL in service. Based in Panama. Two are EO-5B ARL-C SIGINT (Sensors: COMINT), one O-5A ARL-I with EO camera. Losses: O-5A (1999). • 1996 - 03: Seven RC-7B ARL-M (Multi-function) SIGINT/IMINT delivered with 3rd Gen D, Sensors: NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, 3rd Gen ES, APS-144 HISAR radar. • 2000: 3 ARL-M fitted with MX-20 3rd Gen FLIR/laser rf and TCDL data link (can download SAR imagery). All fitted 2008. • 2007: 2 ARL-C, 1 ARL-M SOUTHCOM; 3 ARL-M South Korea; 2 ARL-M Iraq. • 2008-09: ARL-C fitted with EO cameras.
RC-12 Guardrail
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: See Remarks, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 236 250 -Med: 236 250 -High: 236 250 -Ceiling: 9120 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 1105 nmi Int Fuel: 1190 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1982 No onboard COMINT processing - passes by LOS data link to ground station (240 km max range), takes eight hours to setup and 4 hours to tear-down ground station (four 40 ft containers). Has pressurized cockpits for increased altitude. IGRV and System 3 (Minus) not capable of precision targeting. Three Guardrail/Common Sensor (GR/CS) can geo-locate contacts (precision targeting), each separated by at least 50 nmi. • RC-12D Improved Guardrail V (IGRV): 19 deployed to Central America, Europe and South Korea. Sensors: COMINT. In service 1982 - 1991. • RC-12H GR/CS System 3 (Minus): Six deployed to South Korea to detect North Korean infiltrators. Sensors: COMINT. In service Oct 88. • RC-12K GR/CS System 4: Nine deployed to Europe. Capable of precision targeting for MLRS rockets and ATACMS missiles. Sensors: COMINT/ELINT. Ceiling 10640 m, range 1040 nmi. In service 1991. • RC-12N GR/CS System 1: 12 deployed to USA. As System 4 with Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D, Range: 1060 nmi. In service 1995. • RC-12P GR/CS System 2: Nine delivered. As System 1 (can detect LPI signals) - data links to ground or to RC-12Q. In service 1998. • RC-12Q GR/CS System 2: Three with Sensors: RWR only. RC-12Q uses SATCOM to relay RC-12P data to ground over any distance. In service 2000. • 1991: IGRV used for training only from this date.
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• 1996: System 3 (Minus) updated to System 4 standard. • 1998: GCR/CS updated to direct artillery fire. • 2000: Fitted to DF GPS jammers. • 2007-2014: RC-12D and RC-12H retired. RC-12K, RC-12N, RC12P and RC-12Q updated to RC-12X with 3rd Gen D. RC-12X can single a/c geolocate. In service 2011. • 2014: RC-12X+ in service with EO added.
RC-135C/M
Strategic Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 71 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: See Remarks Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: COMINT Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 467 522 -Med: 467 522 -High: 467 522 -Ceiling: 10640 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 4370 nmi Int Fuel: 81260 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1972 - 84 • KC-135A-II: COMINT from Dec 62 - 66 then renamed RC-135D and retired 1976. • Jan 67: RC-135C: SIGINT. • 1966: RC-135M COMINT used in Vietnam for real time MiG, SAM warnings. TF vice TJ engines. • 1969 - 73: Three RC-135C converted to RC-135U. • 1973 - 77: Seven RC-135C converted to RC-135V. • 1980 - 84: RC-135M converted to RC-135W.
RC-135U/V/W
Recon
RF-4C Phantom II
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 71 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Counterm: See Remarks Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: ELINT/COMINT, 2nd Gen ES, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 467 522 -Med: 467 522 -High: 467 522 -Ceiling: 10640 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 4370 nmi Int Fuel: 81260 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1971 • RC-135U Combat Sent: ELINT/ES has 360° coverage. In service Jun 71. • RC-135V Rivet Joint: ELINT/COMINT/ES covers either 0-180° or 180°-360° coverage at a time. In Service 1973. • RC-135W Rivet Joint: As RC-135V with thrust reversers. • 1977: Fitted with ELINT/COMINT. • 1986: Fitted with 2nd Gen IR jammers. • 1996: RC-135V and RC-135W fitted with IDM data link - can pass radar locations to F-16CG for HARM firings. • 2003-07: All fitted with new engines, ceiling 12160 m, range 5145 nmi. None fitted with thrust reversers and IR jammers removed. In service Jan 03.
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.0 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: APQ-99 radar, APQ-102 SLAR and cameras (not search sensors) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 330 660 826 Med: 417 830 1041 High: 460 920 1149 VHigh: 503 1005 1256 Ceiling: 16780 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 660 nmi Int Fuel: 5125 kg
B-69
America’s Aircraft Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 370 USG drop tank 1135 kg 210 nmi 600 USG drop tank 1840 kg 340 nmi UPD-10 SLAR/fuel pod 655 kg 120 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7264 kg • 2 270 USG drop tanks, 1 ECM pod - ALQ-101 (1969), ALQ-119 (1973), ALQ-131, ALQ-184 (1987?), and either: • 1 600 USG drop tank • AVQ-26 Pave Tack • UPD-8 SLAR pod • 1 B28 nuclear bomb Remarks: In Svc: May 65 - Sep 95 10th TRW at Alconbury in UK were equipped for nuclear bomb mission rarely practiced. Uses photoflashes for night recon at Low altitude. • RWR: Gen 0 (1969), 1st Gen (1973), 2nd Gen (1981). • 31 Jul 65: APQ-99 radar operational. • Mid-70s: 24 a/c fitted with LOROP camera. • Late 70s: Fitted with APQ-172 vice APQ-99 radar. • Mar 79 - Apr 80: 60 Europe a/c fitted with DMAS (computing bombsight). 39 fitted with AVQ-26 Pave Tack targeting pod. • 1979: Nine UPD-8 SLAR pods available. • 1981: 24 a/c operational with ALQ-125 TEREC in Europe and South Korea only. Treat as 1st Gen ELS with data link, locating one radar each Tactical Turn. • 1991: Some ANG fitted to carry 2 AIM-9P-4 Sidewinder in all loadouts.
RF-8A/G Crusader
Recon
Man Rtng: 4.0/4.0 Damage Value: 21 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: Cameras (not search sensors) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 495 576 635 Med: 495 585 740 High: 495 550 860 Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 1515 nmi Int Fuel: 4585 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 435 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: None • 2 drop tanks (RF-8G) Remarks: In Svc: 1958/65 - 87 Pre-1962 designation F8U-1P. • 1965 - 1966: RF-8A modernized to RF-8G with 1st Gen RWR. In service October 1965. • Feb 77: RF-8G fitted with 1st Gen Jammer. • Retired: RF-8A (1969). RF-8G - USMC (1973), USN (30 Jun 82), USNR (1 Apr 87).
RF-84F Thunderflash
Reconnaissance
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: B Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 465 556 -Med: 465 525 -High: 470 510 -Ceiling: 13860 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 530 nmi Int Fuel: 1760 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG drop tank 705 kg 300 nmi 450 USG supersonic DT 1380 kg 590 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3400 kg Off Guns: 4 M3 .50 cal. (1.8) • 2 230 USG drop tanks • 2 450 USG drop tanks
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Remarks: In Svc: Mar 54 - Feb 72 Flown by TAC Mar 54 - 58, SAC Dec 55 - May 57, ANG 1957 - 72. Carries photoflashes for night missions. • RF-84K: 25 delivered to SAC. Would be launched from B-36 and land conventionally. Never used operationally in this role. • 1957: Fitted with B&P inflight refueling.
RH-53D Sea Stallion
MCM/Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: e26 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Low: 150 170 -Med: 150 170 -Ceiling: 6400 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 380 nmi Int Fuel: 5934 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 11340 kg • 38 troops or 24 paratroops or 11340 kg slung load • Mk103 mechanical or Mk104 acoustic or Mk105 magnetic sweep or Mk106 acoustic/magnetic sweep • SPU-1 shallow magnetic sweep • AQS-14 sidescan MH sonar Remarks: In Svc: 1973 - 1997 Helicopter. Can be fitted with inflight refueling probe (rarely fitted). Mk105 and Mk106 must be fitted from ships or shore, helo spends six minutes in hover while sweep is attached or removed. All other sweeps, AMNS and sidescan sonars can be carried internally and deployed/recovered from the hover at Very Low altitude. Tows sweeps from Low altitude at 20 knots. Carries 12.7mm mg to destroy mines. Tows sidescan and mine sweeps at Low altitude at 20 knots. Can sweep during day only. Damage value estimated. • May 73: 30 delivered. In service Oct 73. Strength: 10 in 1991, 16 in 1994. • 1977: Operational in VOD role. Based in Naples, Italy. • Jun 84: AQS-14 available. • 1995: Retired from minesweeping role. Remain operational in transport role.
RQ-1 Predator
Recon
Man Rtng: 0 Damage Value: 8 Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: None Sensors: ZPQ-1 TESAR radar, 2nd Gen FLIR/EO Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 70 120 -Med: 70 120 -High: 70 120 -Ceiling: 7600 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 2380 nmi Int Fuel: 284 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 125 kg • 2 AGM-114K Hellfire II (MQ-1L) Remarks: In Svc: 1994 - Mar 18 UAV. Requires 610 meter runway for landing. Controlled by 150 nmi LOS data link or SATCOM. FLIR used from 4500 m (Medium altitude). Reduced radar signature. Radar removed if laser rf/designator fitted. Each squadron has 20 UAV and five ground stations - each ground station can control one UAV. • 1994-96: Pre-production UAV used over Serbia. Not fitted with radar. • 1997: Official in service date of RQ-1A system with three RQ-1K UAV. Radar operational. All updated to RQ-1L by Dec 01. • Apr 01: RQ-1B system with RQ-1L UAV operational with laser rf/ designator and improved engines. Ceiling 13680 m, payload 340 kg. Each ground station can control two UAV. All updated to MQ-1L by Oct 05. • Oct 01: MQ-1B system with MQ-1L UAV operational with AGM114K (max launch altitude Medium). Limited to targets directly in front of UAV. • Dec 01: Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR - useable from 9100 m (High altitude).
B-70
America’s Aircraft
• Mar 03: Some fitted with communications jammers or chaff dispensers vice radar and FLIR over Iraq. • Late 05: AGM-114P available vice AGM-114K. Can designate 45° either side of nose. • Jan 06: ZPQ-1 radar retired (was rarely used after laser designator fitted). Each ground station can control four UAV at once.
RQ-2A Pioneer
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 6 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: None Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR/EO Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 65 110 -Med: 65 110 -Ceiling: 4570 m Engine Type: IP Cruise Range: 275 nmi Int Fuel: 31 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1986 - 08 UAV. Controlled by 100 nmi LOS data link. Requires 610 m runway or catapult to launch and net or runway for recovery. Based on Israeli Scout. • May 86: In Service with USN. Flown from Iowa (5 UAV each, Dec 86) and six Austin class LPDs (1990s). Retired Oct 07. • Jul 87: In Service with USMC. Retired Jan 08. • Feb 91: In Service with one US Army platoon. Retired 1995. • Jan 97: Designated RQ-2A Pioneer (was just Pioneer).
RQ-3A Dark Star
Recon
RQ-4A Global Hawk
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 13 Size/Signature: Small/Stealthy Bombsight: None Sensors: LPI radar or 3rd Gen EO/IR camera Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 250 280 -Med: 250 280 -High: 250 280 -Ceiling: 15240 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: See Remarks Int Fuel: 1360 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1999 UAV. Controlled by 500 nmi LOS and SATCOM and uses runway. Fitted with either radar (2550 nmi range) or EO/IR (2870 nmi), both look to port only. Can remove wings for air transport by C-5, C-17 or C-130. • LPI radar: 225°-315° arc only SAR only 20-200 km. • EO/IR: 255°-285° only. EO camera (32 nmi range day only); IR camera (16 nmi day/night). • 29 Mar 96: First flight. • 28 Jan 99: Canceled due to budget cuts.
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: HISAR radar, EO/IR camera Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 340 350 -Med: 340 350 -High: 340 350 -VHigh: 340 350 -Ceiling: 19180 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 9250 nmi Int Fuel: 6670 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2004 UAV. Controlled by SATCOM and uses runway. Block 10 for development only. System consists of Ground Station with Mission Control Element (MCE), Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) and three UAV. Control Center can control three UAV. Launch Center located at runway - can be transported by one C-5 or two C-17. • Radar: 045°-135° or 225°-315° arc (one side at a time) in SAR or GMTI mode (one mode in Tactical Turn). SAR ranges 20-200 km with strip (10 km wide) and spot (2 x 2 km - 4 images/Tactical Turn)
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
modes; GMTI range 100 km (detects moving ground vehicles and NOE helicopters). • EO/IR: Arcs: 075°-105° or 255°-285°. EO camera (32 nmi range day only); IR camera (16 nmi day/night). Four images/Tactical Turn (2 x 2 km image). • 2002-03: Pre-production YRQ-4A Block 0 used over Afghanistan and Iraq based at Al Dhafra, UAE. • Oct 05: Two delivered to USN with ‘naval sensor’ (use same arcs as above and max range 90 nmi vs Large target, ISAR capable), 3rd Gen ES. Testing from Mar 06. One deployed off Somalia coast from Dec 08 for 8 months and to Al Dhafra, UAE from early 2009. • 2011: Retired from USAF service. Three delivered to USN. • 2019: Two naval units operational. One lost 2012, one shot down by Iran June 2019, one under repair after Nov 2019 accident. Planned to be retired from 2023.
RQ-4B Global Hawk
Recon
RQ-5 Hunter
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None Sensors: See Remarks Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 310 350 -Med: 310 350 -High: 310 350 -VHigh: 310 350 -Ceiling: 18290 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 7395 nmi Int Fuel: 7400 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2008 UAV. Controlled via SATCOM and requires 2432 meter runway. System consists of Ground Station with Mission Control Element (MCE), Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) and three UAV. MCE can control three UAV at once. LRE located at runway - can be transported by one C-5 or two C-17. • EISS radar: 045°-135° or 225°-315° arc (one side at a time) in SAR or GMTI mode (one mode in Tactical Turn). SAR ranges 20-200 km with strip (10 km wide) and spot (2 x 2 km - 4 images/ Tactical Turn) modes; GMTI range 100 km (detects moving ground vehicles and NOE helicopters). As of 2001 only SAR spot mode operational. • ZPY-2 MP-RTIP radar: As EISS. Radar can operate in one of four modes in one Tactical Turn - GMTI or SAR or simultaneous SAR/ GMTI or high resolution (allows NCTR). GMTI modes detect air contacts in NOE/Low altitude band. • EISS EO/IR: Arcs: 075°-105° or 255°-285°. EO camera (43 nmi range day only); IR camera (27 nmi day/night). Four images/Tactical Turn (2 x 2 km image). • Block 20: Six delivered Jun 2008-2011. Sensors: EISS (radar, EO/ IR), 3rd Gen ES. In service 2008 (EISS), Oct 10 (ES). Retired by 2018. • Block 30: 31 planned. Sensors: EISS (radar, EO/IR), ASIP (2nd Gen ES/ELS, COMINT). In service Aug 11 (EISS only), 2013 (ASIP). • Block 40: 11 planned. Sensors: ZPY-2 MR-RTIP radar. In Service Aug 16. • 2010: Three Block 20 converted to EQ-4B with Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) communications relay. • 10 Aug 11: Block 30 IOC declared - can support one orbit for 30 days. Final requirement six orbits. Nine already in service by this date with missions over Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya.
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 8 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: None Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR/EO Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 80 110 -Med: 80 110 --
B-71
America’s Aircraft Ceiling: 4600 m Engine Type: IP Cruise Range: 815 nmi Int Fuel: 155 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 120 kg • 2 GBU-44 Viper Strike (MQ-5B) Remarks: In Svc: 1995 - Dec 15 UAV. Controlled by 67.5 nmi LOS data link. Launched and recovered from runways. • 1999: Redesignated from BQM-155 to RQ-5A. Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. • Aug 05: MQ-5B in service with improved engine, laser designator, ceiling 6100 m, range 1200 nmi. GBU-44 operational 2007.
RQ-7 Shadow
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 4 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: None Sensors: 3rd Gen FLIR/EO Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 85 123 -Med: 85 123 -Ceiling: 4570 m Engine Type: IP Cruise Range: 400 nmi Int Fuel: 16 kg Remarks: In Svc: 2002 UAV. Controlled by 67.5 nmi LOS data link. Launched by catapult or runway, recovered by runway. • Sep 02: RQ-7A in service with US Army - each platoon has four UAV. Stats as above. • Apr 04: RQ-7B in service. Internal fuel 35 kg, cruise range 505 nmi. • Sep 08: In service with USMC - 12 planned per squadron. Retired mid 2018. • 2009: Fitted with 4th Gen FLIR/EO. RQ-7B fitted with extended wings. Ceiling 5470 m, int fuel 57 kg, range 580 nmi with 135 nmi LOS data link. • Jun 10: Half fitted with laser designator. • Army to have one radar, one COMINT/ELINT payload for every two UAV. • Shadow 200: Export version. • Shadow 400: Cruise 75 knots, 320 nmi range, 100 nmi data link. Used by South Korean Navy. • Shadow 600: Cruise 75 knots, 765 nmi range, 108 nmi data link. Used by Romania and Turkey. • 2015: Three RQ-7 platoons added to AH-64 Apache battalion. Can use laser designators for AH-64 operations.
RQ-21A Blackjack
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 4 Size/Signature: VSmall/VSmall Bombsight: -Sensors: 4th Gen FLIR/EO, laser designator Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 60 90 -Med: 60 90 -Ceiling: 5950 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 815 nmi Int Fuel: 18 kg Remarks: In Svc: Dec 15 UAV. 55 nmi LOS data link. USMC buying 32 systems, USN 25 system. Each system has five aircraft and two launchers. Rail launch, skyhook recovery.
RQ-170 Sentinel
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Stealthy Bombsight: None Sensors: Prob EO/IR sensor, AESA radar. May have COMINT sensors, CBR sensors. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: e350 e400 -Med: e350 e400 -High: e350 e400 --
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Ceiling: c15000 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 1785 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Remarks: In Svc: 2007 UAV. Operated by USAF 30th Reconnaissance Squadron. 5 - 6 hr endurance. Approx 20 built. Although still under development used in Operation Enduring Freedom. Performance estimated.
RQ-180
Recon
RU-12H Guardrail IV/V
Recon
Man Rtng: 0.0 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Large/Stealthy Bombsight: None Sensors: AESA radar, 3rd Gen ES, Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 500 e550 -Med: 500 e550 -High: 500 e550 -VHigh: 500 e550 -Ceiling: 18000 m Engine Type: TF? Cruise Range: 10200 nmi Int Fuel: ? kg Remarks: In Svc: 2015 UAV. Penetrating ISR UAV. May be capable of electronic attack missions. Endurance 24 hours. Performance estimated.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: COMINT, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 175 250 -Med: 175 290 -Ceiling: 6690 m Engine Type: TP Cruise Range: 850 nmi Int Fuel: 1600? kg Remarks: In Svc: 1974 - 94 No onboard COMINT processing. Direction finding capability not capable of precision targeting (cannot target artillery, missiles or air strikes). Not fitted with pressurized cockpits. • RU-21H Guardrail IV: Six deployed to South Korea (only four COMINT fits available). Information recorded onboard only. Range 945 nmi. In service 1974 - 79. • RU-21H Guardrail V: 21 fielded in Europe, South Korea and USA. Has 170 km LOS data link with COMINT processed at ground station - takes eight hours to set up ground station (three 40 ft containers) and four hours to tear-down for redeployment. In service 1978 - 94.
S-2A/B/C/F Tracker
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 20 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-38 radar in retractable radome, retractable MAD, 4 SSQ-1, 16 SSQ-2 sonobuoy, 1st Gen ES Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 229 -Med: 130 236 -Ceiling: 6949 meters Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 500/650 nmi Int Fuel: 1095/1420 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2145 kg • 1 Mk34 torpedo, 6 HVAR rockets • 1 Mk34 torpedo, 2 Mk54 DC, 4 HVAR rockets • 1 Mk34 torpedo, 4 Mk54 DC, 2 HVAR rockets • 3 Mk54 DC, 4 HVAR rockets • 5 Mk54 DC, 2 HVAR rockets • 4 Mk19 mines • 1 Mk90 Betty NDB (S-2C only) Remarks: In Svc: Nov 54 – 66 First 242 S-2A and 16 S-2C use first fuel and ranges, later upgraded to second fuel and ranges.
B-72
America’s Aircraft
• S-2A (S2F-1): 740 delivered. In service Nov 54 - 1966 • S-2B (S2F-1S): 138 delivered. In service 1960 - 1966. Added Julie and Jezebel capability. • S-2C (S2F-2): In service 1957-60 Asymmetrical (port-side) extension of bomb bay, slightly enlarged tail surfaces, 60 built, most redesignated S-2C in 1962. Reduce all speeds by 10 knots. • S-2F (S2F-1S1): 244 S-2A/B with improved Julie and Jezebel. Estimated as AQA-4 sonobuoy processor, SSQ-23 Julie EER and SSQ-28 LOFAR. • US-2B: 64 S-2A/B/C converted to transports with 5 passengers.
S-2D/E/G Tracker
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-88 radar in retractable radome, retractable MAD, 1st Gen ES, 32 sonobuoys, AQA-3 or 4 sonobuoy processor Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 144 197 -Med: 144 197 -Ceiling: 6400 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 910 nmi Int Fuel: 1990 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1740 kg • 2 Mk43 torpedoes, 6 HVAR rockets • 5 Mk54 DC, 2 HVAR • 2 Mk44 torpedoes, 2 Mk43 torpedoes, 4 Mk54 DC • 1 Mk101 or 1 B57 NDB, 6 Mk43 torpedoes • 2 Mk46 torpedoes, 4 Mk44 torpedoes, 2 HVAR • 1 B57 NDB, 2 Mk46 torpedoes, 2 Mk44 torpedoes, 2 HVAR • 2 AGM-12B Bullpup Remarks: In Svc: Sep 60 - Aug 76 SSQ-38 Jezebel sonobuoys and SUS charges (used for Julie explosive echo-ranging system) carried in engine nacelles. Max speed with radar or MAD extended is 150 knots. Can carry one external and one internal load. • S-2D (S2F-3): 100 delivered. AQA-3 or 4 sonobuoy processor with SSQ-23, SSQ-28, SSQ-38 sonobuoys. In service Sep 60 - 1966. • S-2E (S2F-3S): 242 delivered. Adds Julie and Jezebel capability. In service 1962 - 1976. • S-2G: 50 S-2E conversions fitted with AQA-7(V)3 acoustic processor and SSQ-41A/B, SSQ-47, SSQ-50/50A, 3 SSQ-53 sonobuoys. Provision for Bullpup missiles, uses SSQ-50 transmitter to guide AGM-12. In service Jul 72 - Aug 76 with at least VS-24, VS-27, VS30, VS-31, VS-37. • 1964: Seven S-2D (VS-26, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39) and three S-2E (VS-24, 25, 38) squadrons operational. • Oct 67 - Mar 68: VS-21 on Kearsage deploys to Vietnam theatre with AGM-12B Bullpup on modified S-2E with internal Bullpup guidance transmitter. Sole Bullpup unit. • 1975: Nuclear capability removed.
S-2F Tracker
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.0/.5 Damage Value: 29 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Sensors: APS-38 radar in retractable radome, MAD, 1st Gen ES, 32 sonobuoys, AQA-3 sonobuoy processor, AVQ-2 searchlight Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 144 197 -Med: 144 197 -Ceiling: 6400 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 680 nmi Int Fuel: 1981 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4536 kg • Internal: 1 Mk101 Lulu or B57 NDB • Internal: 2 Mk44 or Mk46 torp or 4 Mk54 DC • External: 6 Mk81 250 lb bombs • External: 6 5 inch HVAR or LAU-3A or LAU-10A rocket pods • External: 6 Mk44 or Mk46 torpedoes
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Remarks: In Svc: ? Pre-1962 designation S2F-1S1. Upgraded S-2B. Max speed with radar or MAD extended is 150 knots. Sonobuoys carried SSQ-23, SSQ-28, SSQ-38 sonobuoys. Can carry one external and one internal load.
S-3A Viking
ASW Patrol
S-3B Viking
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.0/.5 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Counterm: None Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-116 radar, MAD, 2nd Gen FLIR, 2nd Gen ES, 60 sonobuoys, OL-82 sonobuoy processor Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 350 440 -Med: 350 450 -High: 350 390 -Ceiling: 12285 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 2350 nmi Int Fuel: 5964 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 425 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4536 kg • 2 drop tanks, 4 Mk46 Mod 2 or Mod 5 (1979) or Mod 5A(S) (1990) • 2 drop tanks, 2 Mk46, 2 Mk54 DC or 1 B57 NDB • 10 Mk36 or 10 Mk62 or 2 Mk52 or 2 Mk55 or Mk56 or 2 Mk60 or 2 Mk65 mines Remarks: In Svc: Feb 74 - 1993 179 built, 119 converted to S-3B standard, 16 converted to ES-3A Shadow ELINT aircraft (see separate entry). Estimated loadout 40 SSQ-41A/B, 16 SSQ-53A/B and 4 SSQ-62A/B sonobuoys. • US-3A: Six COD in service 1977 - 94. Can carry 5 passengers and 2100 kg cargo. • 1988: 300 USG buddy store available - can replace one drop tank in all loadouts.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 32 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P Sensors: APS-137 radar, MAD, 2nd Gen FLIR, 3rd Gen ES, 60 sonobuoys, UYS-1 sonobuoy processor Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 350 440 -Med: 350 450 -High: 350 390 -Ceiling: 10760 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 2300 nmi Int Fuel: 5975 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 300 USG drop tank 920 kg 415 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4536 kg • 2 drop tanks, 4 Mk46 Mod 2 or Mod 5 (1979) or Mod 5A(S) (1990) or Mod 5A(SW) (1996) or Mk50 (1991) torpedoes • 2 drop tanks, 2 Mk46, 1 B57 NDB (retired 1991) • 2 drop tanks, 2 Mk46, 2 Mk54 DC • 300 USG buddy store, 1 AGM-84D Harpoon IC or 1 AGM-65E/F, 2 Mk82 bombs, 2 Mk46 Mod 5 torp (standard 1990s) • 1 AGM-84H SLAM or 1 AGM-84K SLAM ER, AWW-13 guidance pod • 2 AGM-65E/F Maverick or 2 Harpoon IC or 4 ADM-141 TALD decoys • 10 Mk36 or 10 Mk62 or 2 Mk52 or 2 Mk55 or Mk56 or 2 Mk60 or 2 Mk65 mines Remarks: In Svc: 1988 - Dec 08 Carries one 300 USG drop tank and one 300 USG buddy store as standard. • Estimated sonobuoy loadout - 45 SSQ-53D/E/F (search), 6 SSQ77C (localization), 9 SSQ-62C/D/E. • Jul 87-Aug 94: 119 converted from S-3A (Atlantic Fleet Jul 87-Jul 91, Pacific Fleet Mar 92-Sep 94). Strength: 64 (Jun 05), 40 (May
B-73
America’s Aircraft 06). • Squadron strength: 10 (1987) 6 (1992), 8 (1993-94) 6 (2004). Squadron to 6 a/c when aircraft carrier has one Super Hornet squadron. S-3B removed when each carrier has two Super Hornet squadrons. • 1990: ALQ-190 AIRBOC available. • Early 90s: Fitted with Emitter Correlation Program (ECP) - ES recorded and used post-mission to plot radar locations (treat as ELS with information available in post-mission debriefing cycle). • 1996-99: Four fitted with AGM-65F capability (VS-22 on Roosevelt), later two each to VS-31 and VS-32. Possibly fitted with ALE47 vice ALE-39 decoys at this time (Counterm: 3rd Gen D). • 1999-00: ASW & minelaying roles deleted, with UYS-1 and MAD removed. No longer carry torpedoes or DC. Retains 16 sonobuoy chutes for dispensing chaff (SLQ-39 chaff buoy and ALQ-190 AIRBOC). Of 8 a/c squadron 4 operate as tankers, 4 for ASuW and strike warfare. • Mar 02-05: 40 a/c fitted with AGM-65E/F, AGM-84H/K SLAM/ SLAM-ER w/AWW-13 guidance pod. • April 2004 - Jan 09: Retired. Last Pacific coast unit deployment 2007. • May 06: 13 fitted with LANTIRN on starboard u/w hp replacing one drop tank (not fitted to use laser designator) with CVW-1 for ship surface search. In service early 2007.
SH-2D Seasprite
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: LN-66HP radar, MAD, 15 sonobuoys, SQR-17 data link Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 115 130 -Med: 115 140 -Ceiling: 3160 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 170 nmi Int Fuel: 845 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 60 USG Drop Tank 185 kg 55 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 544 kg • 2 Mk46 torp • 1 Mk46 torp, 1 60 USG drop tank • 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: Dec 71 - 82? Helicopter. 20 converted from HH-2D. Also called the LAMPS I, for Light Airborne MultiPurpose System. SH-2D acts as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use sonobuoys. Can carry 3 passengers. • Estimated sonobuoy loadout is 12 SSQ-41B, 3 SSQ-50A.
SH-2F Seasprite
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: LN-66HP radar, MAD, 15 sonobuoys, SQR-17 data link Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 120 130 -Med: 120 140 -Ceiling: 6860 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 170 nmi Int Fuel: 845 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 60 USG Drop Tank 185 kg 55 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 544 kg • 2 Mk46 torp • 1 Mk46 torp, 1 60 USG drop tank • 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: May 73 - 94 Helicopter. Also called the LAMPS I, for Light Airborne MultiPurpose System. SH-2F acts as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use sonobuoys. Can carry 4 passengers vice sonobuoys. Equipped with 907 kg cargo hook. • Estimate 12 SSQ-53/53A, 3 SSQ-62. • 1984: Fitted with 1st Gen D and 1st Gen RWR.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• 1987: 16 fitted for Persian Gulf service, known as MEF (Middle East Expeditionary Force) fit, with 2nd Gen RWR, 2nd Gen FLIR, 3rd Gen D, ALQ-144 (1st Gen IR jammer), S(1)1 7.62mm door mg and DLQ-3 missile warning and jammer (Detects TARH seekers, acts as Large target in hover). • 1991: Fitted with prototype mine detection LIDAR vice MAD, operated from Vreeland (Knox class FF).
SH-2G Seasprite
ASW
SH-3A Sea King
ASW
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 15 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: 2nd Gen FLIR, LN-66HP radar, MAD, 2nd Gen ES, 15 sonobuoys, UYS-503 sonobuoy processor Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 150 -Med: 130 150 -Ceiling: 6401 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 195 nmi Int Fuel: 852 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG drop tank 305 kg 100 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1814 kg • 2 Mk46 torp • 1 Mk46 torp, 1 drop tank • 2 drop tank Remarks: In Svc: 1993 - Jun 01 Helicopter. Fitted with on board acoustic processor. SH-2G can also act as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use SQR-17. Can use SSQ-41B, SSQ-53D/E/F, SSQ-62C and SSQ-77B. SH-2G used on short hull FFG-7, and can be fitted with SH-2F Persian Gulf fit. Can carry 4 passengers with sonobuoys removed. • Dec 96: Magic Lantern mine detection LIDAR operational with HSL-94. Two systems available, and one helo fitted. When fitted, replaces MAD and blocks S weapons pylon. Usual loadout is Magic Lantern and one drop tank.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: LN-66HP radar, MAD, AQS-10 dipping sonar. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 133 -Med: 100 133 -Ceiling: 3688 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 390 nmi Int Fuel: 2015 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 175 USG drop tank 535 kg 145 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 800 kg • 4 Mk43/Mk44 torpedoes • 1 Mk101 Lulu or B57 Nuclear DB • 4 Mk14 DC or 4 Mk54 DC Remarks: In Svc: Sep 61 - 70s Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation HSS-2. Cannot drop weapons while in hover. Overload with drop tanks carried, reduces Maneuver Rating by 0.5. Cannot use helicopter inflight refueling. • 1966 - 72: Nine RH-3A minesweeping versions in service. Retired due to insufficient power margin. • 1970 - 90: 12 USN HH-3A CSAR versions in service. Has two 175 USG external tanks and P/S(R)2 7.62mm miniguns. • 1970: SH-3A converted to SH-3G transport/ASW version with provision for 175 USG drop tanks, S(1)1 7.62mm mg, fitted to HIFR. Typically used as transports with 15 passengers and two 175 USG tanks. Can be fitted with AQS-10 sonar. Later fitted with AQS-13 sonar and MAD.
B-74 SH-3D Sea King
America’s Aircraft
ASW
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: LN-66HP radar, MAD, AQS-13B dipping sonar Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 118 144 -Med: 118 144 -Ceiling: 4480 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 420 nmi Int Fuel: 2550 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 800 kg • 2 Mk43/44/46 torpedoes or 2 Mk14/54 DC • 1 Mk101 Lulu or B57 NDB. Remarks: In Svc: 1966 - 1992 Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation HSS-2A. Some fitted with MAD. Can remove sonar and carry 15 passengers or 2720 kg slung load. • 1987: SLEP for 26+ with AQS-13E, 42 sonobuoys and LAMPS I SQR-17 acoustic processor - acts as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use sonobuoys. Provision for two ALE-37 chaff pods. Others have sonar removed and used in transport role.
SH-3H Sea King
ASW
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: LN-66HP radar, MAD, 2nd Gen ES, AQS-13B dipping sonar, 24 sonobuoys, SQR-17 data link. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 118 140 -Med: 118 140 -Ceiling: 4480 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 425 nmi Int Fuel: 2575 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 110 USG drop tank 335 kg 80 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 715 kg • 2 46 torpedoes or 2 Mk14/54 DC • 1 Mk101 Lulu or B57 nuclear DB • 2 ALE-37 chaff pods or 2 drop tanks Remarks: In Svc: 1973 - Dec 09 Helicopter. Update of existing SH-3A, SH-3D and some SH-3G. Acts as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use sonobuoys. Can remove sonar and carry 15 passengers or 2720 kg slung load. SH-3G conversion can carry 110 USG drop tanks. • 1976: ES and radar removed to make room for tactical navigation equipment, 24 sonobuoys and data link. Estimated sonobuoy load out is 18 SSQ-41A/B, 6 SSQ-53. • 1990 - 91: Fitted with S(1)1 7.62mm mg. • 1992: 80 converted to UH-3H utility/transport with all sensors removed. • 1995: Replaced in ASW role by SH-60F.
SH-34G Seabat
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: See remarks Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 85 120 -Med: 85 106 -Ceiling: 2900 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 440 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 29 USG Cabin tank 90 kg 65 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 625 kg • 2 Mk34 or Mk43 or Mk44 torpedoes • 2 Depth Charges Remarks: In Svc: Aug 55 - 1960 Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation HSS-1. Can either carry AQS-4 dipping sonar or ASW ordnance, but not both.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
• After being replaced by SH-3s, many were converted to CH-34 transport models.
SH-34J Seabat
ASW
SH-60B Seahawk
ASW
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 12 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: See remarks Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 93 126 -Med: 93 126 -Ceiling: 4938 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 320 nmi Int Fuel: 440 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 29 USG Cabin tank 90 kg 65 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 236 kg • 2 Mk43 or Mk44 torpedoes • 1 Mk101 Lulu NDB Remarks: In Svc: May 58 - 1960 Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation HSS-1N Night-capable. Can either carry AQS-4 dipping sonar or ASW ordnance, but not both. Can increase payload by reducing fuel - typically carries 440 kg fuel in attack role.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Sensors: 2nd Gen ES, MAD, APS-124 radar, 25 sonobuoys, UYS1 sonobuoy processor. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 125 145 -Med: 125 145 -Ceiling: 5790 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 300 nmi Int Fuel: 1830 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 85 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1860 kg • 2 Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes or 2 120 USG fuel tanks (Block 0) • 1 120 USG fuel tank, 2nd Gen FLIR (some from 1987) • 3 120 USG fuel tanks or 3 Mk 50 torpedoes (Block 1) • 2 Mk 50 torpedoes, 1 120 USG fuel tank (Block 1) • 1 AGM-119 Penguin, 2 120 USG fuel tanks (Block 1) • 4 AGM-114K Hellfire, 2 120 USG fuel tanks (RDK from 1998; AHP from 1999) Remarks: In Svc: 1984 - 2015 Helicopter. Fitted with RAST and 2722 kg cargo hook. Estimated sonobuoy loadout - 15 SSQ-53 (search), 4 SSQ-77B/C VLAD (localization) and 6 SSQ-62 DICASS. • Torpedoes: Mk46 Mod 5 1983; Mk46 Mod 5A(S) 1990; Mk46 Mod 5A(SW) 1996. • Feb 83-96: 186 delivered. Last 99 are Block I (see below). • Feb 85: First ship deployment (Cromelin). • 1987: 25 fitted for service in Persian Gulf service with 2nd Gen IR jammer), 2nd Gen D, S(1)1 7.62mm door gun. Seven fitted with 2nd Gen FLIR on starboard pylon. • 1990: ALQ-190 AIRBOC available. • 1991: Five fitted with 2nd Gen FLIR on starboard weapon pylon. • Jun 93-97: 28 kits delivered for Penguin msl capability - crossdecked as required. Penguin retired 2003. • 1993-99: 99 updated to Block I with 99-channel acoustic processor, Mk50 torpedoes, third hp. • 1997-00: 46 Armed Helicopter Program (AHP) kits delivered with nose 3rd Gen FLIR/laser designator, S(1)1 12.7mm MG - crossdecked as required. In service 1999. • 1998: Seven Rapid Deployment Kits (RDK) with Hellfire and nose 3rd Gen FLIR/laser designator. • 2000: AGM-114M available vice AGM-114K. • Feb 10 - Jul 15: Retired. Last deployment returns Apr 15 (USS Gary - O. H. Perry class FFG).
B-75
America’s Aircraft
SH-60F Oceanhawk
ASW Patrol
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 18 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: AQS-13F dipping sonar, 14 sonobuoys, usually DICASS. SQQ-28 data link. Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 150 -Med: 130 150 -Ceiling: 5775 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 405 nmi Int Fuel: 2154 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 100 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1900e kg • 3 Mk 46 Mod 5A(S) (Jun 91) or Mk46 Mod 5A(SW) (1996) or 3 Mk50 torpedoes • 2 120 USG fuel tanks, 1 Mk 46 Mod 5 or 1 Mk50 torpedo • 1 120 USG fuel tanks, 2 Mk 46 Mod 5 or 1 Mk50 torpedoes • 1 120 USG fuel tank, 1 B57 nuclear depth bomb Remarks: In Svc: Jun 89 - 2016 Helicopter. Used for close in protection of CVBG and SAR. AQS13F can act as dipping sonar or as sonobuoy processor. SH-60F can also act as relay between sonobuoys and ship, must remain in radar LOS of ship to use sonobuoys. Estimated sonobuoy loadout is 10 SSQ-53D/E and 4 SSQ-62C/D. Not fitted with cargo hook. Internal fuel includes 105 USG cabin tank as standard, included in figures above. Can carry 3 passengers. payload estimated. • Jun 89-Dec 94: 82 delivered. First deployment Feb 91 on Nimitz (HS-2 with CVW-7). • 1992: Nuclear capability removed. Possibly never carried B57 NDB operationally.
SR-71A Blackbird
Strategic Recon
U-2A/B/C/E/F/G
Strategic Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 44 Size/Signature: Large/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: LOROP camera or GA-531 PIP SLAR, ELINT or cameras, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 470 640 -Med: 500 570 -High: 500 540 650 VHigh: 1720 1830 1920 Ceiling: 25840 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 3385 nmi Int Fuel: 37430 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1968 - Mar 90 Uses special JP-7 fuel - can only be refueled by KC-10A or KC135Q/T. Engines operate as ramjets at Very High altitude. • Jun 73: Fitted with CAPRE vice GA-531 SLAR. • 1974?: Fitted with 2nd Gen J&D. • 1980 - 85: Fitted with 3rd gen J&D, more accurate ELINT. • 1983: Fitted with ASARS-1 vice CAPRE SLAR.
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Sensors: Cameras (not search sensors) Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 400 430 -Med: 400 430 -High: 400 430 -VHigh: 400 430 -Ceiling: 21340 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 3210 nmi Int Fuel: 2370 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 100 USG slipper tank (1957) 305 kg 485 nmi Remarks: In Svc: 1956 - ? Uses special LF-1A/JP-TS fuel. • U-2A has J57-P-37 engines. U-2E has inflight refuel B (May 61).
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
U-2G fitted to operate from aircraft carriers (Mar 64-73), does not require catapults. One U-2G with carrier and inflight refueling quickly retired as combined weight of modifications reduced maximum altitude. • U-2B has J57-P-31 engines, ceiling 22680 m, 4040 kg fuel, 3400 nmi range. • U-2C has J75 engines, ceiling 24380 m, 4155 kg fuel, 3285 nmi range, 1st Gen IR jammer, Gen 0 RWR. Later fitted with 1st Gen J. U-2F has inflight refuel Y/B. • 1957: Fitted for air sampling. Slipper tanks available, reduce altitude by 365 m. • 1962-63: Fitted with Gen 0 RWR. • 1964: Fitted with 1st Gen J in empty slipper tanks. • 1968: SIGINT operational.
U-2R/S Dragon Lady
Strategic Recon
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 19 Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: None Counterm: 1st Gen J Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: RWR, see below Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 375 430 -Med: 375 430 -High: 375 430 -VHigh: 375 430 -Ceiling: 24385 m Engine Type: TF Cruise Range: 4615 nmi Int Fuel: 9010 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: -• Air sampling equipment or SIGINT equipment or IRIS camera • SIGINT equipment with Senior Stretch SATCOM data link • Senior Glass: Senior Ruby ELINT, Senior Spear COMINT, Senor Span data link • ASARS-2 SLAR, Senior Spur data link • SYERS camera, Senior Spur data link Remarks: In Svc: 1967 Can carry sensors in nose, internal Q-bay and wing pods (see above for operational loadouts). Due to crew endurance, missions usually last 9.5 hours (max 12 hours by USAF regulations) Sensor information cannot be used by the pilot, systems not fitted with data link, must be processed post-mission (24 hours delay). Sensors are not accurate enough for targeting weapons, can cue platforms to general target location. Two SYERS and two ASARS ground stations. LOS data links limited to 190 nmi, must record and can download after in range or use SATCOM. If U-2R outside of LOS range, records data for later download. Estimated all cameras cover 3500 x 3500 yard image. • Air sampling equipment: Returns air samples to determine nuclear explosion types. • ASARS-2 SLAR: Range 160 km either side with SAR mode (also as 270 km). MTI added from 1995 to three a/c in South Korea only. • IRIS: Images 16 nmi either side of track. • SYERS: Senior Year EO Relay System. Originally EO camera (72 km), with IR capability (36 km) added 1991. • Systems: Story Book SIGINT (1970), Senior Ruby (1977), Senior Spear (1979), ASARS-2 SLAR (Jul 85), three Senior Span data links (1989), SYERS (1990), Senior Spur data link (1993), ASARS2A (early 2003, MTI mode and can provide co-ordinates for GPS weapons), ASARS-2B (FY23). Senior Span and Senior Spur data links are LOS and operate to 190 nmi. • Nov 69: One aircraft carrier trials with folding wings to fit in hanger. Capability removed 1974. • 1994: 31 converted to U-2S with new engine, 3rd Gen J, Ceiling 27430 m, Cruise Range 5570 nmi. • 1995: MTI mode added to ASARS-2 - only fitted to only three operating from Osan, South Korea. • 1996: Gold Strike Rapid Target System (RTS) links to ground then to attack aircraft (9 minute delay). • Feb 97: Last operational sortie for U-2R. • Apr 02-May 07: U-2S Block 20 update with glass cockpit and 3rd Gen J&D.
B-76
America’s Aircraft
• Oct 05: U-2S fitted ALQ-221 defensive suite - ES and 4th Gen J&D(?). • Dec 16: Senior Glass retired. Replaced by ASIP COMINT.
UH-1A Iroquois
Transport
UH-1B Iroquois
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 13 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 80 120 -Med: 80 120 -Ceiling: e4000 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: e150 nmi Int Fuel: e745 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1959 - ? Helicopter. Bell 204. Pre-1962 designation was HU-1 ('Huey'). Can carry 6 troops or 985 kg cargo or 1360 kg slung load. • 1964: M5 grenade launcher deployed to Vietnam theater.
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.5 Damage Value: 13 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 96 111 -Med: 96 111 -Ceiling: 4820 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 105 nmi Int Fuel: 746 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1225 kg • 6 SS.11 or 6 BGM-71 TOW • M5 grenade launcher, 2 LAU-3 rocket pods (UH-1C attack) • 4 fixed 7.62mm mg or 2 M134 miniguns, 2 LAU-32 rocket pods (UH-1C scout) • 4 fixed 7.62mm mg, 2 LAU-32 or 2 SUU-11 (UH-1E) • 2 M134 miniguns, 2 LAU-3 (UH-1M) Remarks: In Svc: Mar 61- ? Helicopter. Can carry 7 troops or 1225 kg cargo or 1815 kg slung load. Pre-1962 designation HU-1B, commercial name Bell 204B. Some fitted with M5 nose turret with M75 40mm grenade launcher. • UH-1C: Dedicated gunship with more powerful engines, offset by weapon weight. In service 1966. • UH-1E: Marinized USMC, in service Feb 64 - 80s. • UH-1M: UH-1C with more powerful engine, used as gunship. In service 1967. • Nov 62: Gunships arrive in South Vietnam. • Jul 64: Some fitted with SS.11 missiles. • Apr 67: UH-1E fitted with TAT-101 nose turret with twin 7.62mm mg. Retired 1972 due to jamming issues. • Apr 72 - Jan 73: Two TOW trials aircraft deploy to South Vietnam. Max speed 100 knots.
UH-1F Iroquois
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 13 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Manual Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 107 120 -Med: 107 120 -Ceiling: 6705 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 160 nmi Int Fuel: 756 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: ? kg • 2 7.62mm miniguns, 2 LAU-32 rocket pod (UH-1P) Remarks: In Svc: Feb 64 - early 80s Helicopter. USAF UH-1B with more powerful engine. • UH-1P: USAF SOF gunships. In service 1967.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
UH-1H Iroquois
Transport
UH-1N Iroquois
Transport
UH-1Y Venom
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 13 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 120 -Med: 100 110 -Ceiling: 3840 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 195 nmi Int Fuel: 680 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2000 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 M240 7.62mm mg or 2 GAU-16 12.7mm mg or 2 GAU-17 7.62mm miniguns (vs. ground tgts only) • 2 LAU-68 or LAU-69 rocket pods • 2 GAU-2B/A 7.62mm gun pod Remarks: In Svc: 1968 - 2012 Helicopter. Can carry 13 troops or 2000 kg slung cargo. Military version Bell 205. Retired from Army NG in 2009. • EH-1H Quick Fix I communications jamming. In service 1976. • UH-1D: Less powerful engine. In service Aug 63. • UH-1V is medivac version with all-weather avionics.
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 13 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 100 120 -Med: 100 125 -Ceiling: 4570 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 175 nmi Int Fuel: 595 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 150 USG cabin tank 465 kg 195 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1360 kg • 2 LAU-61 or 2 LAU-68 rocket pods (USMC only) • 2 150 USG cabin tanks. Remarks: In Svc: 1968 Helicopter. Can carry 14 passengers. Military version Bell 212. USMC can be fitted with either P/S 2 M60 7.62mm mg or GAU-17A 7.62mm minigun or GAU-16A 12.7mm mg, used against ground targets only. Can carry 8 troops or 2270 kg slung load. USAF • Oct 70: 79 delivered. Used as SOF transports (1971-85), training and ICBM site support. Fitted with NVG in 1978. USMC • 1964: First delivered. Retired Sep 14. • Late 99: Fitted with AAQ-22 (2nd Gen FLIR, laser rf) - some (25?) fitted with AAQ-22D (3rd Gen FLIR, laser designator/rf) by 2007. • 1990s?: Fitted with 2nd Gen RWR, 3rd Gen D, 2nd Gen IR jammer. • 2007/2008?: Fitted with AAQ-22E (4th Gen FLIR, laser designator). USN • Jan 71: First delivered. Retired Apr 09. • 1991: SAR redesignated HH-1N.
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: 4th Gen FLIR, laser designator, 2nd Gen RWR, NVG, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 135 165 -Med: 135 165 -Ceiling: 6100 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 275 nmi Int Fuel: 1175 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 77 USG drop tank 235 kg 80 nmi
B-77
America’s Aircraft Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1460 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 door 7.62mm • 2 LAU-61 or 2 LAU-68 rocket pods or 2 77 USG external fuel tanks Remarks: In Svc: Aug 08 Helicopter. Door MG can be M240 (7.62mm mg) or GAU-17A (7.62mm minigun) or GAU-16A (12.7mm mg). Can carry 8 troops or 2270 kg slung load. Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR signature). • Jun 10: GAU-21 12.7mm mg available. • Mar 12: APKWS II in service (fired from standard rocket pods). M282 warhead Mar 18. • Jun 16: Drop tanks operational.
UH-2A/B/C/D Seasprite
Utility
Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 14 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 125/130 140/145 -Med: 125/130 140/145 -Ceiling: 5791 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 195/155 nmi Int Fuel: 845 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 120 USG drop tank 370 kg 120/95 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 740 kg Remarks: In Svc: Oct 62 - ? Helicopter. Pre-1962 designation HU2K-1. Was used as general transport between ships as well as SAR mission. UH-2A/B have one single engine (first speed and ranges, est 1200 kg slung load). UH-2C and HH-2D have two engines (second speeds and ranges, 1800 kg slung load). Can carry 4 passengers.
UH-19 Chickasaw (600 hp)
Transport
UH-19 Chickasaw (700 hp)
Transport
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 74 90 -Med: 74 90 -Ceiling: 3200 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 275 nmi Int Fuel: 565 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1950 - 69 Helicopter. S-55 with 600 hp engine. Can carry 10 troops or 385 kg cargo or 905 kg slung load. Includes USAF UH-19A (H-19A), HH19A (SH-19A); US Army UH-19C (H-19C); USN HO4S-1; USMC HRS-1 and HRS-2.
Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 10 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 80 100 -Med: 80 100 -Ceiling: 3800 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 235 nmi Int Fuel: e565 kg Remarks: In Svc: 1950 - 69 Helicopter. S-55 with 700 hp engine. Can carry 10 troops or 385 kg cargo or 1020 kg slung load. Includes USAF UH-19B (Pre-1962 designation H-19B), SAR HH-19B (SH-19B); USMC CH-19E (HRS3); US Army UH-19D (H-19D); USN UH-19F (HO4S-3).
UH-60A Blackhawk
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Size/Signature: Small/Small Counterm: 2nd Gen D Sensors: 2nd Gen RWR
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Transport
Damage Value: 17 Bombsight: None Inflight Refuel: N
Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 140 160 -Med: 140 160 -Ceiling: 3179 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 1110 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 117 USG cabin tank 360 kg 105 nmi 230 USG fuel tank 710 kg 205 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2640 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 7.62mm M60 (vs. ground targets only) • 11 troops or 8 paratroops or 1200 kg cargo internal or 3630 kg slung load or 4 stretchers • 11 troops, 2 230 USG fuel tanks (ESSS - long range missions) • Volcano mine dispenser • 6 stretchers, 2 230 USG external tanks (UH-60Q) • 117 USG cabin tank, 9 troops (UH-60A(E), MH-60A only) Remarks: In Svc: June 1979 Helicopter. Fitted with ALQ-144 (1st Gen IR jammer), IR suppression (VSmall IR Signature). With overload payload of 4565 kg (slung load or ferry), Maneuver Rating is 0.5/0.5. Can be fitted with External Stores Support System (ESSS) - 40 minutes to fit or remove. Can operate as Wet Hawk (refuel) or Fat Hawk (refuel and rearm), using ESSS or internal fuel to refuel other helos. • Oct 78-89: 1000 delivered. 120 have medivac role from 1981. Production from Jan 86 have provision for ESSS (first 430 not fitted). • 1981-83: Some used as SOF transports with NVG and cabin tanks - possibly known as UH-60A(E). • 1983: 30 converted to MH-60A ‘Velcro Hawk’ for SOF transports. Fitted with NVG, cabin tanks, M134 7.62mm vice mg and 2nd Gen FLIR. Replaced in 1990 by MH-60K/L. • Nov 85: Fitted with NVG. • Apr 86-Sep 89: 66 converted to EH-60C with Quick Fix communications DF and jamming. Fitted with NVG, 2nd Gen IR jammer, 2nd Gen J&D. In service 1988. Possibly retired 2005. • Feb 87: 19 UH-60A ‘Credible Hawk’ delivered to USAF with 117 USG cabin tank, P Inflight Refuel. Later updated to HH-60G, see separate entry. • Jul 87: Volcano mine dispenser in service. Three systems per division. Takes three hours to fit racks and 30 minutes to load. Dispenses mines from NOE at 80 knots. Weight 2940 kg. Cannot use 7.62mm mg with Volcano fitted. • Nov 89: IR suppression modified to be used in the hover. Option to fit M134 miniguns. • 1998: Four converted to UH-60Q Medivac with 3rd Gen FLIR. Payload: 2380 kg and all weapons removed. Later known as HH60A. • Retired: Army NG (FY22), active Army (2024).
UH-60L Blackhawk
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: NVG, 2nd Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 155 160 -Med: 150 160 -Ceiling: 4570 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 275 nmi Int Fuel: 1110 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 230 USG fuel tank 710 kg 250 nmi 172 USG cabin tank 530 kg 185 nmi 150 USG cabin tank 462 kg 85 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3205 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 7.62mm • 11 troops or 1200 kg internal or 4082 kg slung load or 4 stretchers • 6 stretchers, 2 230 USG fuel tanks (HH-60L) • 2 230 USG, 2 450 USG fuel tanks (overload ferry, no cargo) • 11 troops, 2 230 USG fuel tanks (long range missions)
B-78
America’s Aircraft
Remarks: In Svc: Oct 89 Helicopter. Fitted with ALQ-144 (1st Gen IR jammer) and IR suppression (VSmall IR Signature). With overload payload of 4565 kg (slung load or ferry), Maneuver Rating is 0.5/0.5. Can be fitted with External Stores Support System (ESSS) - 40 minutes to fit or remove. Units in Alaska fitted with ski-wheels (max speed 155 knots). • Can operate as Wet Hawk (refuel) or Fat Hawk (refuel and rearm), using ESSS or internal fuel to refuel other helos. • Mar 01: HH-60L Medivac version in service, unarmed. • 2006: Fitted with laser warning system. • 2009?: HH-60L fitted with Pathfinder 2nd Gen nav FLIR. • Jan 19: UH-60V upgrade with glass cockpit and 4th Gen IR jammer. 48 per year planned.
UH-60M
Transport
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.5 Damage Value: 17 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N Sensors: NVG, 2nd Gen RWR, laser warning system Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 150 175 -Med: 150 175 -Ceiling: 4625 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 225 nmi Int Fuel: 1110 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 200 USG tank 620 kg 180 nmi 230 USG fuel tank 710 kg 210 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3230 kg Off Guns: P/S(1)2 7.62mm • 11 troops or 1445 kg internal or 4082 kg slung load or 6 stretchers • 200 USG cabin tank, 7 troops • 9 stretchers (HH-60M) • 11 troops, 2 230 USG fuel tanks (ESSS) Remarks: In Svc: June 2008 Helicopter. Fitted with IR suppression (VSmall IR Signature), glass cockpit and improved blades and engines for increased hot and high performance. With overload (Man Rating 0.5/0.5) Payload: 4200 kg (slung load or ferry). Can be fitted with External Stores Support System (ESSS, 40 minutes to fit or remove) or 200 USG external tanks and up to two cabin tanks. Improved hot and high performance compared with UH-60L. • Dec 07: Delivered with 860 planned. IOC Jun 2008. • Aug 08: HH-60M medivac delivered. Fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. All weapons removed.
UH-72 Lakota
Utility
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0 Damage Value: 8 Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: None Sensors: NVG Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 130 145 -Med: 130 145 -Ceiling: 5485 m Engine Type: TS Cruise Range: 260 nmi Int Fuel: 710 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add. 60 USG cabin tank 185 kg 95 nmi Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1845 kg • 6 troops or 1500 kg slung load or 2 stretchers • 2 60 USG cabin tanks Remarks: In Svc: May 07 Helicopter. Modified version of civilian Eurocopter EC145. Unarmed, nondeployable. Intended to take over utility roles from larger Blackhawk, including VIP, ambulance, garrison. • 2011: About 100 Army NG fitted with 3rd Gen FLIR. • 2019: Cabin tanks still in development.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
XB-70A Valkyrie
Bomber
Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 96 Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: B Sensors: ASQ-28 B/N radar, 1st Gen RWR Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat Low: 550 600 630 Med: 550 850 1090 High: 550 1100 1420 VHigh: -- -- 1720 Ceiling: 23012 m Engine Type: TJ Cruise Range: 3950 nmi Int Fuel: 143200 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 11340 kg • 2 B-53 nuclear bombs Remarks: In Svc: 1969 Max bomb size, 11350kg. Internal bomb load counts as clean. Service designation would have been B-70B.
E-3
F-16C, CG, CJ
C-5M
C-5A/B
C-17
C-141B
B-58A
B-52H
B-52G
B-52F
B-52E
B-52C/D
B-52B
B-47E/RB-47H
B-47B
B-45C
B-2A
B-1B
A-10A/C
A-7F
A-7D
F-16A Blk 1-10
SR-71A
F-15E
RC-135
F-15A/C
P-8A
F-4G
MC-130W
F-4E
MC-130P
F-4C/D, RF-4C MC-130J
F-105G
MC-130H
F-105F
MC-130E
F-105D
KC-46A
F-84G
KC-10A
F-84F, RF-84F
HC-130J
EF-111A
FB-111A
AC-130U
F-117A
AC-130J
F-111F
AC-130H
F-111A/D/E
EC-130H
F-106A
EC-130E
F-35A
E-8C
F-22A
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 6.5 6.0 3.3 5.9 4.5 6.2 5.8 7.3 16.1 11.4 6.9 8.6 7.2 7.7 7.2 6.2 15.8 9.4 30.8 Tanker kg/nmi KC-97G/L -- -- -- Y Y Y -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -KC-135A 16.8 -- -- 5.1 2.8 3.7 2.7 2.9 -- 1.0 1.5 2.4 2.0 -- -- -- -- 1.1 1.8 0.5 KC-135E 14.4 2.2 -- 4.4 2.4 3.2 2.3 2.5 -- 0.9 1.3 2.1 1.7 -- 1.9 -- -- 0.9 -- 0.5 KC-135R/RT 14.8 2.3 2.5 4.5 2.5 3.3 2.4 2.6 2.0 0.9 1.3 2.1 1.7 2.1 1.9 2.1 2.4 0.9 -- 0.5 KC-10A 16.1 2.5 2.7 4.9 2.7 3.6 2.6 2.8 2.2 1.0 1.4 2.3 1.9 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.6 1.0 1.7 0.5 KC-46A 11.4 1.8 1.9 -- -- -- -- -- 1.6 0.7 1.0 -- 1.3 1.6 -- 1.6 1.8 0.7 -- --
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 14.9 7.0 7.0 8.4 7.2 7.3 5.7 2.4 1.6 3.8 4.5 4.9 5.4 5.1 5.6 4.6 5.3 2.5 2.6 3.0 3.2 Tanker kg/nmi KC-97G/L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -- -- -- -- -- -KC-135A 16.8 -- 2.4 2.4 2.0 -- 2.3 2.9 7.0 10.5 4.4 3.7 3.4 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.7 3.2 6.7 6.5 5.6 5.3 KC-135E 14.4 1.0 2.1 2.1 1.7 -- 2.0 2.5 -- -- 3.8 3.2 2.9 2.7 2.8 2.6 3.1 2.7 5.8 5.5 4.8 4.5 KC-135R/RT 14.8 1.0 2.1 2.1 1.8 2.1 2.0 2.6 -- -- -- -- -- 2.7 2.9 2.6 3.2 2.8 5.9 5.7 4.9 4.6 KC-10A 16.1 1.1 2.3 2.3 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8 -- -- -- -- -- 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.5 3.0 6.4 6.2 5.4 5.0 KC-46A 11.4 0.8 -- 1.6 -- 1.6 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.5 2.2 -- -- 3.8 3.6
F-16A Blk 15
XB-70A
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 2.6 4.2 4.1 13.7 9.3 7.8 14.2 12.7 17.5 17.8 19.9 19.0 19.2 17.4 9.6 13.1 17.5 23.7 19.7 14.8 10.7 Tanker kg/nmi KC-97G/L (see Remarks) Y -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -- -- -- -- -KC-135A 16.8 6.5 4.0 4.1 1.2 -- 2.2 1.2 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.7 -- 1.1 1.6 KC-135E 14.4 5.5 3.4 3.5 1.1 1.5 -- -- -- -- 0.8 -- -- 0.8 0.8 -- 1.1 0.8 0.6 -- 1.0 1.3 KC-135R/RT 14.8 5.7 3.5 3.6 1.1 1.6 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.8 0.9 -- 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.4 KC-10A 16.1 6.2 3.8 3.9 1.2 1.7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.8 0.9 -- 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.5 KC-46A 11.4 -- -- 2.8 0.8 1.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.7 -- -- 0.7 -- 0.6 0.8 1.1
E-6A
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
F-16XL
Annex Ba - USAF Fuel Offload Table (Boom/Receptacle System)
America’s Aircraft
B-79
F-105G
F-105F
F-105B
F-104C
F-101B/F
F-101A/C
F-100D/F
F-100C
F-84E
F-20A
F-5C
EB-66B/C
B-66B
A-37B
MH-60M
MH-60L
MH-60K
MH-53E
MH-53
MH-57G MH-47E
MH-47D
HH-60W
HH/MH-60G
HH-53B/C
HH-3E
CH-53E
Annex Ba - US Helicopters Fuel Offload Table (Probe System) CV-22B
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 11.7 15.4 3.2 6.8 4.0 3.4 13.9 10.8 12.6 9.9 11.4 3.6 3.7 3.4 6.5 5.2 Tanker kg/nmi KC-130F 5.9 0.5 0.4 1.8 0.9 1.5 -- 0.4 0.5 -- 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.6 -- -- -KC-130J/R/T 7.2 0.6 0.5 -- 1.1 1.8 2.1 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.6 2.0 1.9 2.1 1.1 1.4 HC-130H/N/P 7.7 0.7 0.5 2.4 1.1 1.9 -- 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.7 2.1 2.1 2.3 1.2 1.5 HC-130J 7.3 0.6 0.5 -- -- 1.8 2.1 0.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.6 2.0 2.0 2.1 1.1 1.4 MC-130E 6.9 0.6 0.4 2.2 1.0 1.7 -- 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.6 1.9 1.9 -- 1.1 1.3 MC-130H 8.6 0.7 0.6 -- -- 2.2 2.5 -- 0.8 0.7 0.9 0.8 2.4 2.3 2.5 1.3 1.7 MC-130J/W 7.2 0.6 0.5 -- -- 1.8 2.1 -- 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.6 2.0 1.9 2.1 1.1 1.4
CH-53K
Notes: 1) The F-105D, F, G can be refueled by both boom and probe methods. 2) The KC-97 and KC-135 series tankers can be fitted with a Boom Drogue Adapter (BDA) before takeoff. It attaches a drogue to their refuelling boom, alloing them to refuel probe-equipped aircraft. 3) The KB-29M/P could only refuel the F-84E. It could either: have a 1980 nmi cruise range, with cargo of 18,855 kg/2356 nmi for transfer have a 2255 nmi cruise range, with a cargo 14,565 kg/1670 nmi for transfer 4) The KC-97G burned avgas, but carried 8513 USG/20680 kg of jet fuel as cargo, including 1382 USG in two drop tanks. 5) The KC-97L burned avgas, but carried 7129 USG/21840 kg of jet fuel as cargo
MV-22B
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 3.2 7.0 7.0 2.5 3.4 2.1 3.0 3.2 3.2 4.3 2.3 3.6 3.8 4.5 4.9 Tanker kg/nmi KB-29M/P (See Remarks) -- -- -- -- -- Y -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -KB-50J/K 4.5 -- -- -- -- -- 2.1 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.0 2.0 1.3 1.2 1.0 0.9 KC-97G/L (See Remarks) Y Y Y Y -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y KC-135A (BDA) 16.8 5.3 2.4 2.4 6.7 4.9 -- 5.6 5.3 5.3 3.9 7.3 4.7 4.4 3.7 3.4 KC-135E (BDA) 14.4 4.5 -- -- -- 4.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.8 3.2 2.9 KC-135R (BDA) 14.8 4.6 -- -- -- 4.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
F-105D
Annex Ba - USAF Fuel Offload Table (Probe System)
B-80 America’s Aircraft
CV-22B
F-14A+
AV-8B
F-14A
AV-8A/C
F-8/J
AJ-1, 2, RA-2
F-8D/H
AF-1E
F-8C/K
A-12
F-6A
A-7C/E
F-4J/S
A-7B
F-4-B/N/RF-4B
A-7A
F-3E
A-6E, KA-6D
F-3C
A-6A/B/C
F-3B
A-5A/B
EA-6B
A-4 series
EA-6A
A, EA, KA-3 series
EA-18G
Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 5.8 6.0 4.4 4.4 4.5 4.2 5.1 6.1 2.8 2.3 2.6 2.4 3.9 3.4 5.0 Tanker kg/nmi KA-6D 4.5 -- 0.8 1.0 -- -- -- 0.9 0.7 -- 2.0 1.7 1.9 1.2 1.3 -KA-3B, EKA-3B 5.9 -- 1.0 1.3 -- -- -- 1.2 1.0 -- 2.6 2.3 2.5 1.5 1.7 -S-3 (Buddy Store) 2.2 -- 0.4 0.5 -- -- -- 0.4 0.4 -- -- -- -- 0.6 0.6 -KB-50, KB-50 J/K -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y -- Y Y Y Y -- -- -KC-97 (BDA) -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -KC-130F 5.9 -- 1.0 1.3 -- -- -- 1.2 1.0 2.1 2.6 2.3 2.5 1.5 1.7 -KC-130J/R/T 7.2 1.2 1.2 1.6 -- -- -- 1.4 1.2 -- -- 2.8 3.0 1.8 2.1 1.4 KC-135A (BDA) 16.8 -- 2.8 3.8 -- -- -- 3.3 2.8 6.0 7.3 6.5 7.0 4.3 4.9 -KC-135E (BDA) 14.4 -- 2.4 3.3 -- -- -- 2.8 2.4 -- -- -- -- 3.7 4.2 -KC-135R/RT (BDA) 14.8 2.6 2.5 3.4 -- -- -- 2.9 2.4 -- -- -- -- 3.8 4.4 3.0 KC-10A 16.2 2.8 2.7 3.7 -- -- -- 3.2 2.7 -- -- -- -- 4.2 4.8 3.2 KC-46A 11.4 2.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.3
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 5.9 2.4 4.3 3.7 4.5 2.5 2.3 2.6 4.9 4.2 2.5 2.8 3.4 6.5 3.4 Tanker kg/nmi KA-6D 4.5 0.8 1.9 -- 1.2 1.0 1.8 2.0 1.7 0.9 -- -- 1.6 1.3 -- -KA-3B, EKA-3B 5.9 1.0 2.5 1.4 1.6 1.3 2.4 2.6 2.3 1.2 1.4 2.4 2.1 1.7 -- -S-3 (Buddy Store) 2.2 0.4 0.9 -- -- 0.5 -- -- 0.8 0.4 -- -- -- 0.6 -- -KB-50, KB-50 J/K -- Y Y Y Y -- -- -- -- -- Y Y Y -- -- -KC-97 (BDA) -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- Y Y Y -- -- -KC-130F 5.9 1.0 2.5 1.4 1.6 1.3 2.4 2.6 2.3 1.2 1.4 -- 2.1 1.7 -- -KC-130J/R/T 7.2 1.2 3.0 -- 1.9 1.6 2.9 3.1 2.8 1.5 -- -- 2.6 2.1 1.1 2.1 KC-135A (BDA) 16.8 2.8 7.0 -- 4.5 3.7 6.7 7.3 6.5 3.4 4.0 -- 6.0 4.9 -- -KC-135E (BDA) 14.4 2.4 6.0 -- -- 3.2 5.8 6.3 5.5 2.9 -- -- 5.1 4.2 -- -KC-135R/RT (BDA) 14.8 2.5 6.2 -- -- 3.3 5.9 6.4 5.7 3.0 -- -- 5.3 4.4 -- 4.4 KC-10A 16.2 2.7 6.8 -- -- 3.6 6.5 7.0 6.2 3.3 -- -- 5.8 4.8 2.5 4.8 KC-46A 11.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.3 -- -- -- 3.4 1.8 3.4
E-2D
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
F-35B
Annex Ba - USN Fuel Offload Table (Probe/Drogue System)
America’s Aircraft
B-81
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
S-3A/B, ES-3
RF-8A/G
RA-5C
RA-3B
P6M-2
MV-22B
F-117N
F-111B
F5D-1
F11F-2
F11F-1
F/A-18E/F
F/A-18A/B/C/D
F-35C
Notes: 1) Navy aircraft like the AJ Savage and F-3 Demon can only use buddy stores to refuel. 2) The following aircraft were also capable of carrying a buddy store: A-1H/J (1.4), A-4B/C/L (2.4), A-4E/F (2.2), A-4M (2.5), A-5A (4.3), A-6A/B/C (3.7), A-6E (4.5), A-7A/B (2.3), A-7C/E (2.6), AF-1E Fury (4.2), AJ-2 Savage (2.5), S-3A/B, ES-3A (2.2), F-3E Demon (4.5), F/A-18E/F (5.2), F5D-1 (4.1). MQ-25A Stingray (2.7) To find the offload factor for two aircraft not on the table, divide the fuel rate of the plane carrying the buddy store by the fuel rate of the aircraft receiving the fuel. For example, if an S-3B (fuel rate 2.2) wanted to transfer fuel to an F-14D (fuel rate 3.4), the offload rate is 2.2/3.4 = 0.6 The F-14D burns more fuel per nmi than the S-3, so if the S-3 transfers 300 nmI of its range to the F-14, it adds 300 * 0.6, or 180 nmi to the F-14D.
Receiving Aircraft Consumption rate (kg/nmi) 6.1 4.5 5.2 3.3 3.2 4.1 4.5 4.3 5.2 13.5 4.5 5.5 2.1 2.2 3.5 Tanker kg/nmi KA-6D 4.5 -- 1.0 -- -- -- -- 1.0 -- -- -- 1.0 0.8 2.1 2.0 1.3 KA-3B, EKA-3B 5.9 -- 1.3 -- -- -- -- 1.3 -- -- -- 1.3 1.1 2.8 2.7 1.7 S-3 (Buddy Store) 2.2 -- 0.5 0.4 -- -- -- 0.5 0.5 -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 0.6 KB-50, KB-50 J/K -- -- -- -- Y Y Y -- -- -- Y Y Y Y -- -KC-97 (BDA) -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y KC-130F 5.9 -- 1.3 1.1 -- -- 1.4 1.3 1.4 -- 0.4 1.3 1.1 2.8 2.7 1.7 KC-130J/R/T 7.2 1.2 1.6 1.4 -- -- 1.8 1.6 1.7 1.4 0.5 1.6 1.3 3.4 3.3 2.1 KC-135A (BDA) 16.8 -- 3.7 -- 5.1 5.3 4.1 3.7 -- -- 1.2 3.7 3.1 8.0 7.6 4.8 KC-135E (BDA) 14.4 -- 3.2 2.8 -- -- -- 3.2 3.3 -- -- -- -- 6.9 6.5 4.1 KC-135R/RT (BDA) 14.8 2.4 3.3 2.8 -- -- -- 3.3 3.4 -- -- -- -- 7.0 6.7 4.2 KC-10A Extender 16.2 2.7 3.6 3.1 -- -- -- 3.6 3.8 3.1 -- -- -- 7.7 7.4 4.6 KC-46A Pegasus 11.4 1.9 2.5 2.2 -- -- -- -- 2.7 2.2 -- -- -- -- -- --
XF8U-3
Annex Ba - USN Fuel Offload Table (Probe/Drogue System) (continued)
B-82 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Weight (Kg) 227 355 154 150 161 240 225 545
Class Damage Pts Grouping Major Minor Type -- -- -- Nuclear DB -- -- -- Nuclear DB IV 11 6 DC III 10 5 ASW Bomb IV 13 6 ASW Bomb III 10 5 ASW Bomb -- -- -- Nuclear DB -- -- -- Nuclear DB
Max Depth Band -- -- Int II Shallow Shalllow Int I -- --
Remarks Key: All torpedoes are contact-fuzed; max drop height except for the HAAWC is Low altitude. A: Shallow-water capable. B: DE warhead. Quiet. Pump jet. Shallow-Water Capable. Cleared for P-3C, not used from surface ships or other aircraft. Mk50 variant of VLA canceled in 1992. C: Combines Mk46 propulsion and warhead with Mk50 electronics. Shallow water capable. Weights for helo/fixed wing versions. Sold to Taiwan Jun 17. D: Drop limits max 730 m @ 410 kts. E. Can be fitted with HAAWC Satnav glide kit, allows drop from High altitude, 20 nmi range.
A, C, E
A, B A, C
A
A
Remarks D AUM-N-2 Peterel
Remarks Selectable 5, 10, 15, 20 kT yield Selectable 5, 10, 15, 20 kT. Canceled Mar 91 Acoustic pistol, teardrop shape for stability Flat nose Flat nose, NATO standard DC Mk82 bomb w/SAM-104 hydrostatic fuze W7 32 kT warhead W34 11 kT warhead
Range Speed Diam Warhead Dam Dam Depth Weight Country Name Guidance/Gen (nmi) (kts) (mm) Wt (kg) vs. Ship vs. Sub IOC Band kg USA Mk13 Mod 10 Gyro/2 3.2 34 569 275 89 Feb 44 -- 1005 USA Mk21 Mod 2 Passive/1 3.0 34 569 159 74 1948 -- 966 USA Mk34 Mod 1 Passive/1 1.8 17 483 53 50 1948-58 522 6.0 11 USA Mk43 Active/1 2.1 21 324 34 44 1951-57 Int III 168 USA Mk44 Active/2 3.0 30 324 34 44 1958-76 Int III 193 USA Mk46 Mod 0 Act/Pass/1 6.0 45 324 44 47 1963 258 USA Mk46 Mod 2/Mod 4 Act/Pass/2 6.0 45 324 44 52 1970 Int V 231 USA Mk46 Mod 5/Mod 6 Act/Pass/3 6.0 45 324 44 52 1979 Int V 231 (NEARTIP) 8.0 30 USA Mk46 Mod 5A(S) Act/Pass/3 6.0 45 324 44 52 1990 Int V 231 8.0 30 USA Mk46 Mod 5A(SW) Act/Pass/3 6.0 45 324 44 52 1996 Deep I 231 8.0 30 USA Mk50 Barracuda Act/Pass/4 7.5 55 324 45 52 1991- 2015 Deep V 363 USA Mk54 Act/Pass/4 6.0 45 324 45 52 2005 Deep I 285/292 8.0 30 USA Mk54 Mod 1 Act/Pass/4 6.0 45 324 45 52 2021+ Deep I 285/292 8.0 30
Annex F - Torpedoes
Nuclear depth charges are also listed in Annex H7, Nuclear Free-Fall Weapons
Country Name IOC USA Mk57/B57 Jan 63-92 USA B90 1990s USA Mk14 Late 45 USA Mk53 USA Mk54 1944-97? USA Mk82 DC 1995? USA Mk90 Betty 1952 - 60 USA Mk101 Lulu 1958-71
Annex E - Depth Charges
America’s Aircraft
E-1
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
IOC
Remarks
USA Mk10 Mod 5 1 Moored C 140 Shallow 870 190 70 - - - - Air USA Mk10 Mod 6/8 1 Moored M 140 Shallow 870 190 - 105 63 31 16 Air USA Mk12 Mod 1/4 1 Bottom M 40 Shallow 708 481 - 167 100 50 25 Air Jan 43 TNT fill 771 544 - 213 128 64 32 TORPEX fill USA Mk13 Mods 1-5 1 Bottom M 40 Shallow 449 290 - 129 78 39 19 Air TNT fill 507 322 - 164 99 49 25 TORPEX fill USA Mk19 1 Drifting C N/A P/S 249 86 60 - - - - Surf, Air USA Mk25 Mod 0 1 Bottom M 120 Int I 903 544 - 204 123 61 31 Air 1944-70 USA Mk25 Mod 1/3 1 Bottom A 120 Int I 896 578 - 220 132 66 33 Air 1944-96 USA Mk25 Mod 2 2 Bottom P 45 Shallow 896 578 - 220 132 66 33 Air 1944-74 USA Mk26 1 Bottom M 40 Shallow 454 211 - 110 66 33 17 Air 486 236 - 141 84 42 21 Air USA Mk26 Mod 1 1 Bottom M 40 Shallow 491 289 - 156 93 47 23 Air USA Mk26 Mod 2 1 Bottom A 40 Shallow 491 289 - 156 93 47 23 Air USA Mk26 Mod 3 2 Bottom P 40 Shallow 491 289 - 156 93 47 23 Air USA Mk36 Mod 0/1 1 Bottom M 120 Int I 426 259 - 122 73 37 18 Air 1941-1974 A 457 289 - 156 93 47 23 USA Mk36 Mod 2 1 Bottom A 120 Int I 464 259 - 122 73 37 18 Air ?-1970 490 289 - 149 89 45 22 USA Mk36 Mod 3 1 Bottom M, P 45 Shallow 519 263 - 142 85 43 21 Air ?-1974 USA Mk36 DST Mod 3 2 Bottom M 92 Int I 286 87 - 79 47 24 12 Air 1967 E, Mk82 GP bomb Mod 4-7 M, S USA Mk39 1 Bottom M 197 Int II 919 422 - 180 108 54 27 Air USA Mk40 DST Mod 3 2 Bottom M 92 Int I 501 202 - 120 72 36 18 Air 1968? E, Mk83 GP bomb Mod 4-7 M, S USA Mk41 DST Mod 3 2 Bottom M 92 Int I 949 429 - 175 105 52 26 Air E, Mk84 GP bomb Mod 4-7 M, S USA Mk50 2 Bottom A 18 P/S 263 108 - 83 50 25 12 Air 1952 USA Mk52 Bottom Air 1961-2012 C Mod 0 2 P 47 Shallow 496 283 - 147 88 44 22 Mod 1 2 A 47 Shallow 543 283 - 147 88 44 22 1955-61 Mod 2 2 M 183 Int II 568 283 - 147 88 44 22 Mod 3 2 P, M 47 Shallow 573 283 - 147 88 44 22 Mod 4 2 P, A 47 Shallow 521 283 - 147 88 44 22 ?-1978 Mod 5 2 M, A 47 Shallow 571 283 - 147 88 44 22 Mod 6 2 P, A, M 47 Shallow 546 283 - 147 88 44 22 Mod 11 3 M, S 47 Shallow e550 283 - 147 88 44 22 USA Mk53 1 Moored Cutter 182 Int I 180 - - - - - - Air ? - 1978 USA Mk55 Bottom Air, Surf 1961-2012 D Mod 0 2 P 47 Shallow e950 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 1 2 A 47 Shallow 924 577 - 211 126 63 32 ? - 1961 Mod 2 2 M 183 Int II 957 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 3 2 P, M 47 Shallow 961 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 4 2 P, A 47 Shallow 961 577 - 211 126 63 32 ? - 1978
Max Max War- Full Anchor Case Weight head Contact Infl Influence Damage Laying Country Name Gen Type Fuzing Depth (m) Depth (kg) (kg) Damage Dmg Severe Major Minor Platform
Annex G - Mines
G-1 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
IOC
Remarks
CMD:Command
M: Magnetic
S: Seismic
A: Acoustic
P: Pressure
EP: Electric Potential
Remarks Key: A: Improved Mk13 - primary postwar lightweight mine. B: Harbor defense, detonated on operator command based on mine sensors. C: Mod 2 has deeper depth. D: Mod 2/7 has deeper depth. E: Destructor series F: Deep moored. Mk60 Mod 0 uses Mk46 Mod 4; Mk60 Mod 1 Mk46 Mod 6. Retired FY2002 w/600 war reserve. Minimum anchor depth is Deep depth band only, Mod 1 minimum depth is 300m (Int III) G: Quickstrike series H: Adds TDD Mk 71 capable vs quiet subs, mini-subs, FAC and hovercraft - to be added to Mk63, 64 J: Quickstrike-J adds Sat guidance for precision laying from all altitudes, range 11 nmi. Under testing 2018. K: Quickstrike-ER adds Sat guidance and wing kit for 40 nmi glide range. Under testing 2018.
Fuzing types: C: Contact
USA Mk55 (continued) Mod 5 2 M, A 47 Shallow 965 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 6 2 P, A, M 47 Shallow 960 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 7 3 M 47 Shallow 1023 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 11 3 M, S 47 Shallow 914 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 12 3 M 47 Shallow 1027 577 - 211 126 63 32 Mod 13 3 P, M 47 Shallow 1031 577 - 211 126 63 32 USA Mk56 Moored M 365 Int IV 1010 159 - 101 61 30 15 Air 1966 - 2002 USA Mk59 DST Mod 3 2 Bottom M 92 Int I 389 183 - 114 69 34 17 Air 1985 - 07 E, M117D bomb Mod 4-7 M, S USA Mk60 CAPTOR 3 Moored A 915 Deep III 907 Mk46 torp - - - - - Sub, Air 1979 - 02 F Mod 1 1980s - 02 USA Mk62 Mod 1 3 Bottom M, S 92 Int I 227 87 - 82 49 25 12 Surf, Sub, Air 1980 G, Mk82 GP bomb Mod 2 4 M, S, P Mod 3 4 EP, M, S, P 2018 H GBU-62 4 EP, M, S, P ? K USA Mk63 Mod 1 3 Bottom M, S 92 Int I 454 202 - 126 75 38 19 Surf, Sub, Air G, Mk83 GP bomb Mod 2 4 M, S, P USA Mk64 Mod 1 3 Bottom M, S 92 Int I 907 429 - 183 110 55 27 Surf, Sub, Air 1983 G, Mk84 GP bomb Mod 2 4 M, S, P Mod 3 4 EP, M, S, P USA Mk64J Mod 0 3 Bottom M, S 92 Int I 934 429 - 183 110 55 27 Air ? J, GBU-31 bomb Mod 3 4 M, S, P USA Mk65 series 3 Bottom M, S, P 92 Int I 1084 513 - 231 139 69 35 Surf, Sub, Air 1983 G Mk65 Mod 0 3 M, S Mk65 Mod 1 3 M, S, P Mk65 Mod 3 4 EP, M, S, P 2003 H
Max Max War- Full Anchor Case Weight head Contact Infl Influence Damage Laying Country Name Gen Type Fuzing Depth (m) Depth (kg) (kg) Damage Dmg Severe Major Minor Platform
Annex G - Mines (continued)
America’s Aircraft
G-2
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Dam Glide B Pen Level Bomb Pen Pts Low/Med Low/Med/High Remarks
10.4 9 -- -- Mk40 motor 18.5 11 -- -- Mk40 motor 12.3 4 -- -- Mk40 motor 64 12 6/6 -- Also called “Holy Moses” 581 32 14/17 6/9/- Anti-ship 500lb SAP bomb warhead rocket 64 14 5/5 -64 16 46/46 -228 41 -- -340 37 9/9 9/9/9 Low altitude deliveries. Can be used as MLU-10 mine 350 FAE. Tested 1967/68, not taken into service 1200 90 -- -- High speed FAE. F-4 Phantom 6810 130 -- 8/8/8 Retired 2008 233 51 -- -- FAE II with ethylene oxide. Canceled 1981 900 81 -- -- FAE II. Also planned as GBU-15 warhead. Canceled 1981 893 54 11/14 11/20/23 Penetrating Weapon. Used with guided weapons only 893 56 11/14 11/20/23 Penetrating Weapon. Used with guided weapons only 450 46 8/8 8/8/8 Navy version of Mk83 using insensitive explosive 240 37 7/7 7/7/7 Mk82 with PBXN-109 filler 2212 59 28/35 28/50/58 Penetrating Weapon. Used with guided weapons only 874 45 22/27 22/39/46 Used with guided weapons only 894 62 Navy version of Mk84 using insensitive explosive 893 65 11/14 11/20/23 Penetrating Thermobaric Warhead. BLU-109 sized 907 118 9/9 9/9/9 GBU-31 warhead to destroy chem. and biological agents 9840 146 -- -- GBU-43 MOAB warhead 907 114 12/14 11/20/24 Used with guided weapons only. first 40 in early 2006 2020 67 34/42 33/60/70 Product Improved BLU-113 BLU-113 241 29 3/3 3/3/3 Low-Collateral Damage Bomb. Similar to BLU-111 241 26 3/3 3/3/3 Further reduced collateral damage. IOC 2011 241 D6/2-1 -- -- Airburst Mk82 to replace cluster bombs. IOC 2020 907 D6-1 -- -- Airburst Mk84 to replace cluster bombs. IOC 2020 893 56 11/14 11/20/23 Guided weapons only. BLU-109 with more reliable fuse 907 22 kT -- -- Lofted to 6.5 nmi. 1956-63 341 D6+2 -- -- SUU-7 dispenser with frag bomblets 388 D6+2 -- -- SUU-13 dispenser e300 D6+2 -- -- SUU-14 dispenser 363 D6+2 -- -- SUU-30 body 399 D6+2 -- -- SUU-7 dispenser 356 D6+2 -- -- 1972 227 196 -- -- Used by slow speed aircraft or helos. 1971
HE HE Subm HE SAP HE SAP GP HC FAE FAE HC FAE FAE AP AP LDGP LDGP AP AP LDGP AP FAE HC FAE AP HE HE Airburst Airburst AP Nuke Frag Frag Frag Frag Frag Frag/Inc. FAE
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
2.75 in FFAR/M151 warh. Rocket 2.75 in FFAR/M229 warh. Rocket 2.75 in FFAR/M261 warh. Rocket 5 inch HVAR (HE) Rocket Tiny Tim 11.75 inch Rocket Mk16, Mk71 Zuni 5 inch Rocket Mk16, Mk71 Zuni 5 inch Rocket 520 lb bomb Bomb BLU-31 Bomb BLU-64 Bomb BLU-76/B Pave Bat II Bomb BLU-82 Commando Vault Bomb BLU-95/B Bomb BLU-96/B Bomb BLU-109 (Tritonal) Bomb BLU-109 (PBX-109) Bomb BLU-110 Bomb BLU-111 Bomb BLU-113 Bomb BLU-116 Bomb BLU-117 Bomb BLU-118 Payload BLU-119 CrashPAD Bomb BLU-120 Bomb BLU-121 Bomb BLU-122 Bomb BLU-126 LCDB Bomb BLU-129 VLCDW Bomb BLU-134 Bomb BLU-136 Bomb BLU-137 Bomb BOAR Rocket CBU-1, CBU-2 Dispenser CBU-7, CBU-18 Dispenser CBU-14, CBU-25 Dispenser CBU-24/29/49/58/71 Cl. Bomb CBU-46 Dispenser CBU-52/B Cl. Bomb CBU-55/B FAE I Bomb
Warhead Hang Type wt (Kg)
Country Name Type
Annex H1 - Unguided Air Ordnance
H1-1 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
USA Mk20 Rockeye /CBU-59 APAM Cl. Bomb USA CBU-72/B FAE I Bomb USA CBU-75 Sadeye Cl. Bomb USA CBU-87/B CEM Cl. Bomb USA CBU-94, CBU-102 Cl. Bomb USA CBU-95 FAE II Bomb USA CBU-97/B SFW Cl. Bomb USA Mk20 Rockeye II /CBU-99/CBU-100 Cl. Bomb USA Hydra 70/M151 warhead Rocket USA Hydra 70/M229 warhead Rocket USA Hydra 70/M255 warhead Rocket USA Hydra 70/M261 warhead Rocket USA LAU-33/35 R. Pod USA LAU-3/60 R. Pod USA LAU-10 R. Pod USA LAU-32/49/59/61/68 R. Pod USA M158, M159 R. Pod USA LAU-69, M200 R. Pod USA LAU-131 R. Pod USA LAU-153 R. Pod USA M30 100 lb bomb Bomb USA M34 2000 lb bomb Bomb USA M43 500 lb bomb Bomb USA M44 1000 lb bomb Bomb USA M56 4000 lb bomb Bomb USA M57 250 lb bomb Bomb USA M58 500 lb bomb Bomb USA M64 500 lb bomb Bomb USA M65 1000 lb bomb Bomb USA M66 2000 lb bomb Bomb USA M81 260 lb bomb Bomb USA M88 220 lb bomb Bomb USA M109 (T10) 12000 lb bomb Bomb USA M110 (T14) 22000 lb bomb Bomb USA M117 750 lb bomb Bomb USA M117A Bomb USA M117R Bomb USA M118 3000 lb bomb Bomb
Country Name Type D6+2 196 D6+2 D6+2 D6+2 272 D6+2 D6+2 8 11 D6/2 D6/2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 21 57 35 47 79 28 33 39 50 62 20 23 104 125 44 44 44 76
Frag/HEAT 222 HE -- HE -- Fletchette -- Frag/HEAT -- Varies e130 Varies 200 Varies 261 Varies 98 Varies 98 Varies 150 Varies 100 Varies ? GP 49 GP 902 GP 234 SAP 464 GP 1908 GP 118 SAP 225 GP 243 GP 473 GP 973 Frag 119 Frag 100 MC 5650 MC 10455 GP 374 GP e392 GP e392 GP 1384
-- 5/5 8/8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2/2 6/6 4/4 5/6 6/6 3/3 5/6 4/4 5/5 6/6 -- -- -- -- 5/5 N/A N/A 8/8
-- -- -- -- -- -- ? -- ------ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2/2/2 6/6/6 4/4/4 5/8/8 6/6/6 3/3/3 5/7/7 4/4/4 5/5/5 6/6/6 --9/16/19 11/21/24 5/5/5 2/-/- 2/-/- 8/8/8
--- -- -- -- -- ?
1950s - 2015 M117 with BSU-93 AIR retard M117 with fin retard 15% chance of bomb breaking up on striking armor of 3cm
Same stats for Mk12 Same stats for Mk13
Four 5 inch rockets 19 2.75 inch rockets - FFAR or Hydra 70. Improved LAU-3 Four 5 inch rockets Seven 2.75 inch rockets - FFAR or Hydra 70 Seven 2.75 inch rockets - FFAR or Hydra 70. US Army Nineteen 70mm rockets - FFAR or Hydra 70 Seven 2.75 inch rockets Three 2.75 inch rockets Same stats for Mk4
IOC 1968
CBU-55 with brake chute for high-speed a/c. Retired 1996 Used in Vietnam War Combined Effects Munition (CEM). 1986 Shorts out power lines Second generation FAE
Dam Glide B Pen Level Bomb Pen Pts Low/Med Low/Med/High Remarks
Frag/HEAT 340 FAE 227 Frag e400 Frag/HEAT 431 Blackout 408 FAE 227 CB 491
Warhead Hang Type wt (Kg)
Annex H1 - Unguided Air Ordnance (continued)
America’s Aircraft
H1-2
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
M121 10000 lb bomb M123 (T12) Cloudmaker M260 Rkt Pod/M229 warh. M260 Rkt Pod/M261 warh M261 Rkt Pod/M229 warh M261 Rkt Pod/M261 warh Mk1 1600 lb bomb Mk4 100 lb bomb Mk9 500 lb bomb Mk11 2000 lb bomb Mk12 500 lb bomb Mk13 1000 lb bomb Mk81 250 lb bomb Mk81SE Snakeye Mk82 500 lb bomb Mk82SE Snakeye Mk82AIR Mk83 1000 lb bomb Mk83AIR Mk84 2000 lb bomb Mk84AIR Mk109 MJU-1/B
Bomb Bomb R. Pod R. Pod R. Pod R. Pod Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb
-/- -/- 11 4 11 4 10/12 2/2 4/4 6/6 4/4 5/5 5/5 N/A 7/7 N/A N/A 8/8 N/A 9/9 N/A -- --
-/-/- 14/14/14 -- -- -- -- 10/18/20 2/2/2 4/4/4 6/6/6 4/4/4 5/5/5 5/5/5 2/-/- 7/7/7 3/-/- 3/-/- 8/8/8 4/-/- 9/9/9 4/-/- -- -- BSU-50 AIR high drag (1986?) Chaff M129 with 110 lbs chaff - 1nm
BSU-85 AIR high drag (1986?)
USN April 1964, USAF April 1970 BSU-49 AIR high drag version (early 86)
1964
Used to clear helicopter landing zones, 60 m blast radius B-36. Only with 57 produced Used by OH-58D, AH-1F Used by OH-58D, AH-1F Used by OH-58D, AH-1F Used by OH-58D, AH-1F
Dam Glide B Pen Level Bomb Pen Pts Low/Med Low/Med/High Remarks
GP 4500 131 MC 19787 150 HE c100 D6+1 Subm c100 D6+1 HE c100 D6+1 Subm c100 D6+1 AP 723 38 GP 54 21 GP 223 38 GP 903 56 GP 234 35 GP 464 45 LDGP 119 28 LDGP 137 28 LDGP 241 35 HDGP 241 35 HDGP 241 35 LDGP 447 46 HDGP 447 46 LDGP 894 59 HDGP 894 59 Chaff 159 -- Chaff 92 --
Warhead Hang Type wt (Kg)
Notes: 1) A "-" in the armor penetration column means that the bomb can not be used. 2) Rockets and Rocket pods do not have level bombing penetration values 3) Cluster Bombs and Rocket pods: Damage and Penetration values are based on their weight. 4) FAE penetration is zero, but ignore armor penetration when calculating damage. 5) FAEs are not effective against naval targets. 6) Snakeye (SE) and M117R have metal fins, maximum drop speed is 500 knots. 7) Ballute (AIR) maximum drop speed is 600 knots.
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
Country Name Type
Annex H1 - Unguided Air Ordnance (continued)
H1-3 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Glide Glide Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Ballistic Ballistic Ballistic High Cr. Low Cruise Direct Direct VLow Cr. VLow Cr. VLow Cr. VLow Cr.
0.6 kT 63+D6 18+D6/2 18+D6/2 18+D6/2 18+D6/2 34+D6/2 34+D6/2 34+D6/2 34+D6/2 18+D6/2 34+D6/2 34+D6/2 200 kT D6+2 D6+2 40+D6/2 40+D6/2 40+D6/2 40+D6/2
1089 1089 210 210 210 220 293 300 307 307 210 307 360 1000 635 635 526 526 526 630
D6+2 D6+2 47+D6 47+D6 47+D6 47+D6 63+D6 0.6 kT
182 177 511 511 511 511 1089 1092
1 - 34 528 1 - 34 528 0.5 - 2 791 0.5 - 4 791 0.5 - 5 791 0.5 - 11 791 1.5 - 11 791 1.5 - 11 791 1.5 - 13.5 791 1.5 - 13.5 791 0.5 - 13.5 791 1.1 - 13.5 791 0.5 - 13.5 791 88 1434 26 2 - 75 1320 2 - 75 1320 3 - 60 561 3 - 60 561 3 - 80 561 3 - 55 560
13 + D6/3 33+D6/2 52+D6 15 kT Cluster 11+D6/3 1.1 mT
30 260 812 810 810 76 4500
Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct High Cr. Low Cruise Direct Direct Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide
348 1188 1188 1319 1319 200 1153 547 1320 1320 528 528 528 528 528 528
France SS.11 Cmd/1 USA AGM-12B Bullpup A Cmd/1 USA AGM-12C Bullpup B Cmd/1 USA AGM-12D Bullpup B Cmd/1 USA AGM-12E Bullpup B Cmd/1 USA AGM-22 (French AS.11) Wire-G/1 USA AGM-28 Hound Dog Inertial/M1 USA AGM-45A Shrike PRH/1 USA AGM-45B Shrike PRH/1 USA AGM-62 Mk1 Walleye I EO (D)/1 USA AGM-62 Mk3 Walleye I ER EO (D)/1 USA AGM-62 Mk21 Walleye I ERDL I/M/TEO (D)/1 USA AGM-62 Mk34 Walleye I ERDL I/M/TEO (D, DL)/2 USA AGM-62 Mk5 Walleye II EO (D)/1 USA AGM-62 Mk6 Walleye II EO (D)/1 USA AGM-62 Mk23, MK30 Walleye II ERDL I/M/TEO (D), DL/1 USA AGM-62 Mk37 Walleye II ERDL I/M/TEO (D), DL/1 USA AGM-65A Maverick EO (D)/1 USA AGM-65B Maverick EO (D)/1 USA AGM-65C Maverick SALH/1 USA AGM-65D Maverick IIRH/2 USA AGM-65E Maverick SALH/2 USA AGM-65E2/L Maverick SALH/3 USA AGM-65F Maverick IIRH/3 USA AGM-65G Maverick IIRH/3 USA AGM-65H Maverick EO (D)/3 USA AGM-65J Maverick EO (D)/3 USA AGM-65K Maverick EO (D)/3 USA AGM-69A SRAM Inertial/M2 USA AGM-78A/B Standard ARM PRH/1 USA AGM-78C/D Standard ARM PRH/2 USA AGM-84A Harpoon IA I/TARH/2 USA AGM-84C Harpoon IB I/TARH/3 USA AGM-84D Harpoon IC I/TARH/3 USA AGM-84E SLAM I&Sat/M/TEO/2
0.3- 1.6 1 - 6 1 - 9 1 - 9 1 - 9 0.2 - 1.6 633 348 2 - 7 2 - 21.6 1 - 16 1 - 18 1 - 22 1 - 22 1 - 22 1 - 22
Hang Wt (kg) Damage
Guidance Range Speed Flight Country Name /Gen (nmi) (kts) Path
Annex H2 - Guided Air Ordnance
IOC
0 0 9 9 9 9
Remarks
VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm
1965-85 1972?-92 1967 1969 1974 1974 1972 1967-79
VSm 1968 VSm 1970-late 80s VSm 1979 VSm 1982 VSm 1985 VSm 1989-2009?
B, C No popup D, 3W E, F, G
D
A A
A A
25 nmi loft 46 nmi loft
VSm 1956 VSm 1960 VSm 1964-mid 70s VSm 1964-76 USAF only VSm 1968 VSm 1958 Small 1960-75
Signature
-- VSm 1975-79 13 VSm 1986-95 130 VSm 1972-2014 130 VSm 1975-2018 130 VSm 1978 130 VSm 1986 12 VSm 1985 12 VSm 2014? 12 VSm 1989 12 VSm 1989 61 VSm 2003 12 VSm 2003 12 VSm 2003 -- VSm 1972-90
3 3 64 64 64 64 91 --
33 19 32 -- 0 33 --
Armor Pen (cm)
America’s Aircraft
H2-1
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct VLow Cr. Direct Direct High Cr. Direct Direct Direct High Cr. High Cr. High Cr. Direct Direct Direct Direct
1980 1980 1980 772 772 772 772 772 772 772 528 1518 582 434 360 360 360 521 528 528 561 561 561 561
361 45 48 46 50 48 48 49 340 89 582 1590 1323 1323 1325 200 1044 1044 1363 1363 1363 1363
361 366
D6+2 9 10 10 10 15+D6/3 19+D6/3 15+D6/3 33+D6/2 D6/3 46 150-170 kT 59+D6 56+D6 65+D6 D6/2 63+D6 Cluster 46+D6/2 46+D6/2 46+D6/2 38+D6/2
D6+2 D6+2
40+D6/2 40+D6/2 150 kT 69+D6 79+D6 79+D6 58+D6 D6+2 D6+2 D6+2 D6+2 D6+2 D6+2
710 526 1460 1750 1950 1950 1750 366 366 366 366 366 366
VLow Cr. VLow Cr. Low Cr. Low Cr. Low Cr. Low Cr. Low Cr. Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct
560 561 440 440 440 440 440 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980
USA AGM-84H, K SLAM ER USA AGM-84N Harpoon II+ USA AGM-86B ALCM USA AGM-86C CALCM Blk 0 USA AGM-86C CALCM Blk I USA AGM-86C CALCM Blk IA USA AGM-86D CALCM Blk II USA AGM-88A HARM USA AGM-88B HARM Blk II USA AGM-88B HARM Blk III USA AGM-88B HARM Blk III, IIIA USA AGM-88C HARM Blk IV USA AGM-88C HARM Blk V USA AGM-88E1 AARGM USA AGM-88F HARM HCSM USA AGM-88G AARGM ER USA AGM-114A/B/C Hellfire USA AGM-114F Hellfire USA AGM-114K/P Hellfire II USA AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire USA AGM-114M Hellfire II USA AGM-114N Hellfire II USA AGM-114R Hellfire II USA AGM-119 Penguin Mk2 Mod7 USA AGM-122A Sidearm USA AGM-123A Skipper II USA AGM-129 ACM USA AGM-130A USA AGM-130C USA AGM-130D USA AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow USA AGM-137 TSSAM USA AGM-137 TSSAM USA AGM-142A Have Nap USA AGM-142B Have Nap USA AGM-142B-1 Have Nap USA AGM-142C Have Nap
I&Sat/M/TEO/3 3 - 150 I//M/TARH/3 3 - 80 I/TERCOM/2 10 - 1350 I/Sat/2 10 - 713 I/Sat/3 10 - 510 I/Sat/4 10 - 510 I/Sat/4 10 - 713 PRH/3 2 - 40 PRH/3 2 - 40 PRH/3 2 - 40 PRH/3 2 - 40 PRH/3 2 - 40 PRH/3 2 - 40 Sat/M/TPRH & TMMWH/4 2 - 40 I&Sat/TPRH 2 - 40 Sat/M/TPRH & TAMMRH/4 2 - e60 SALH/3 0.8 - 4.3 SALH/3 0.8 - 4.3 SALH/3 0.3 - 4.9 I/TMMWH/3 0.3 - 4.9 SALH/3 0.3 - 4.9 SALH/3 0.3 - 4.9 SALH/3 0.3 - 4.9 I/TIRH/2 1.4 - 20 PRH/2 1 - 6 SALH/2 1 - 9 I/TERCOM/D1 10 - 1620 I/M/TEO or TIIRH/2 5 - 40 I/M/TEO or TIIRH/2 5 - 40 I/M/TEO or TIIRH/2 5 - 40 PRH/3 0.5 - 260 I&Sat/DSMAC/T1+ 250 I&Sat/T1 5 - 324 I/M/TEO/2 3 - 50 I/M/TIIR/2 3 - 50 I/M/TIIR/3 3 - 50 I/M/TEO/2 3 - 50
Hang Wt (kg) Damage
Guidance Range Speed Flight Country Name /Gen (nmi) (kts) Path
Annex H2 - Guided Air Ordnance (continued)
0 76 76 76 76 5 0 76 6 0 4 -- 6 10 10 0 e24 0 13 13 13 13
0 0
9 9 -- 13 14 14 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armor Pen (cm) IOC
VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm Stlhy VSm VSm VSm Stlhy Stlhy Stlhy VSm VSm VSm VSm
VSm VSm
2023 1985 1993 1997 1998 2000 2003 2013 1994 1986-1998 1983-1987 1991-07 1986-2005 ? - 2005 ? - 2005 Canc. 1994 Canc. 1994 Canc. 1994 1992-2005 ? - 2005 1997 - 2005 ? - 2005
2012
Stlhy 2000 VSm 2019? Stlhy Dec 82 Stlhy Jan 88-2001 Stlhy 1996-Nov 19 Stlhy 2001-Nov 19 Stlhy Nov 01-Nov 19 VSm 1984 VSm 1986 VSm 1990 VSm 2000 VSm 1993 VSm 1999
Signature
R R R
M.105 nmi loft
M. 70 nmi loft
K 70 nmi loft 70 nmi loft 70 nmi loft L. 70 nmi loft 70 nmi loft L. 70 nmi loft
J
E, F, H, 7W D, 3W, S
Remarks
H2-2 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
1363 1363 467 485 485 485 1021 1021 1084 1084 15 20 51 51 16 16 16 16 1700 19 22 431 491 500 400 1090 1100 390 230 968 1020 1035 1555 942
Direct Direct Glide Glide Glide Glide Med Cr. Med Cr. Med Cr. Med Cr. Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Low Cr. Direct Direct Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide
USA AGM-142D Have Nap I/M/TIIR/2 3 - 50 561 USA AGM-142D-1 Have Nap I/M/TIIR/3 3 - 50 561 USA AGM-154A JSOW I/Sat/3 10 - 60.9 528 USA AGM-154A-1 JSOW I/Sat/3 10 - 60.9 528 USA AGM-154C JSOW I/Sat/DSMAC/3 10 - 60.9 528 USA AGM-154C-1 JSOW I&Sat/M/DSMAC &TIIRH/T2+ 11 - 60.9 529 USA AGM-158A JASSM I&Sat/DSMAC/T2+ 10 - 248 458 USA AGM-158A JASSM (2010) I&Sat/M/DSMAC/T2+ 10 - 248 458 USA AGM-158B JASSM-ER Sat/M/DSMAC/T2+ 10 - 513 540 USA AGM-158C LRASM I&Sat/DL/ TIIRH&TPRH/4 10 - 300+ 540 USA AGM-176A Griffin I&Sat/TSALH/3 0 - 9.2 450 USA AGM-176B Griffin (Block IIB) I&Sat/TSALH/4 0 -10.8 450 USA AGM-179 JAGM (aircraft) I/SALH&TIIRH &TMMWH/4 1.1 - 15.1 e770 USA AGM-179 JAGM (helicopters) I/SALH&TIIRH &TAMMRH/4 0.3 - 8.6 e770 USA APKWS II (M151) SALH/3 1.1 - 5.9 1944 USA APKWS II (M282) SALH/3 1.1 - 5.9 1944 USA APKWS II (M151) SALH/3 0.8 - 2.7 1944 USA APKWS II (M282) SALH/3 0.8 - 2.7 1944 USA AUM-N-2 Petrel SARH/1 ? - 17.3 325 USA BGM-71A/B/C TOW, ITOW Wire-G 0.1 - 1.6 542 USA BGM-71D/E/F TOW 2 Wire-G 0.1 - 20 542 USA CBU-103/CBU-104 Inertial/3 0.5 - 7 528 USA CBU-105 Inertial/3 0.5 - 7 528 USA CBU-107 Passive Attack Weapon Inertial/3 0.5 - 7 528 USA GBU-1 (BOLT-117) SALH/1 0.5 - 3 528 USA GBU-2 SALH/1 0.5 - 1.5 528 USA GBU-2A SALH/1 1 - 3 528 USA GBU-3 SALH/2 1 - 3 528 USA GBU-5 EO/1 1 - 5 528 USA GBU-8 (With KMU-359) IR/1 1 - 3 528 USA GBU-8(V)1/B HOBOS EO/1 1 - 8 528 USA GBU-8(V)2/B HOBOS EO (D, DL)/1 1 - 12 528 USA GBU-9 HOBOS EO/1 1 - ? 528 USA GBU-10 Paveway I SALH/1 0.5 - 3 528 15+D6/3 9 13 9 13 Mk21 torp 6 7 Cluster Cluster Cluster 44 Cluster Cluster Cluster Cluster 59+D6 59 59 76 59
15+D6/3
46+D6/2 12+D6/3 12+D6/3
27 46+D6 46+D6 46+D6
38+D6/2 38+D6/2 Cluster 37 29
Hang Wt (kg) Damage
Guidance Range Speed Flight Country Name /Gen (nmi) (kts) Path
Annex H2 - Guided Air Ordnance (continued)
107 0 0 0 0 -- 65 65 0 0 -- 3 0 0 0 0 9 6 6 5 6
107
15 0 0
7 12 12 15
13 13 0 4 7
Armor Pen (cm)
VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm
VSm
Stlhy VSm VSm
Stlhy Stlhy Stlhy Stlhy
VSm VSm Stlhy Stlhy Stlhy
Signature
1968 1968 1968 1968 1970
2020 2016 ? 2012 ? 1956 - 59 1970 1983 1999 1999 Dec 02 1968 1968 May 68 1969
?
2018 2008
2016 Sep 03 2010 2014
? - 2005 1997 - 2005 1999 dev 2015 2005-17
IOC
P Q
Aircraft Aircraft Helicopter Helicopter
T, 11+ W
S O O
B
B
Remarks
America’s Aircraft
H2-3
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
2.5 - 6.5 2.5 - 6.5 0.5 - 3.5 0.5 - 3 2 - 4.5 2.5 - 6.5 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 1.5 - 20 1 - 20 1.5 - 20 1 - 20 0.5 - 3 2.5 - 6.5 0.5 - 4 2.5 - 10 2.5 - 10 2.5 - 10 2.5 - 10 1.5 - 13.1 1.5 - 13.1 1.5 - 13.1 2 - 8 2 - 10.5 2 - 10.5 2.5 - 6.5 2 - 10.5 2 - 10.5 2 - 13 2 - 13 2 - 13 2 - 13 2 - 13 2 - 13 0.5 - 13 2 - 13 2 - 13
528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 531 532 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528
Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide
59 56 76 35 35 35 59 59 59 59 56 56 56 56 46 46 35 59 56 65 65 59 45 65 56 56 45 59 59 67 59 56 45 45 46 58 59 35 37
957 966 1400 277 277 277 1187 1187 1187 1187 1187 1187 1187 1187 ??? 499 326 1050 1070 1052 1050 1050 1050 1050 986 986 986 2136 2210 2210 934 970 972 972 468 914 2136 253 253
SALH/2 SALH/2 SALH/1 SALH/1 SALH/1 SALH/2 I/M/TEO/2 I/M/TIIRH/2 Sat/M/TEO/3 Sat/M/TIIRH/3 I/M/TEO/2 Sat/M/TEO/3 I/M/TIIRH/2 Sat/M/TIIRH/3 SALH/1 SALH/2 SALH/3 SALH/3 SALH/3 SALH/3 SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 I&Sat/SALH/3 I/Sat/1 I/Sat/1 I&Sat/1 I&Sat/1 I/Sat/1 I/Sat/2 I/Sat/1 I/Sat/1 I/Sat/2
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
GBU-10 Paveway II (GP) GBU-10 Paveway II (AP) GBU-11 GBU-12 Paveway I Shortspan GBU-12A Paveway I Longspan GBU-12B Paveway II GBU-15(V)1 GBU-15(V)2 GBU-15(V)1B (EGBU-15) GBU-15(V)2B (EGBU-15) GBU-15(V)31 GBU-15(V)31A (EGBU-15) GBU-15(V)32 GBU-15(V)32A (EGBU-15) GBU-16 Paveway I GBU-16 Paveway II GBU-22 Paveway III GBU-24 Paveway III (GP) GBU-24 Paveway III (BLU-109) GBU-24 Paveway III (BLU-116) GBU-24 Paveway III (BLU-118) GBU-24 GPS (Mk84) GBU-24 Paveway GPS (BLU-116) GBU-24 Paveway GPS (BLU-118) GBU-27 Paveway III GBU-27B Paveway GPS GBU-27C Paveway GPS GBU-28 Paveway III GBU-28B/B Paveway GPS GBU-28C/D Paveway GPS GBU-31 JDAM (Mk84/BLU-117) GBU-31 JDAM (BLU-109) GBU-31 JDAM (BLU-116) GBU-31 JDAM (BLU-137) GBU-32 JDAM GBU-36 (GAM-84) GBU-37 (GAM-113) GBU-38(V)1 JDAM (Mk82) GBU-38(V)2 JDAM (BLU-111)
Hang Wt (kg) Damage
Guidance Range Speed Flight Country Name /Gen (nmi) (kts) Path
Annex H2 - Guided Air Ordnance (continued)
6 10 5 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 5 5 4 6 10 20 10 6 20 10 10 10 20 26 43 52 6 10 20 23 5 9 26 4 4
Armor Pen (cm) VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm
Signature
1972 1976 Export 1986 1986 1986 2009 1986 1986 1986 1988 2002 2003 1991 2003 2007 1998 1998 2008? 2008? 2001 1997-99 1997 2004 2004
1977 1988 Oct 69 1968 1970? 1977 1983 1987 1999 1999
IOC
EGBU-28 EGBU-28
EGBU-24 EGBU-24
R R R R
Q
Remarks
H2-4 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Remarks Key: A: Requires AWW-9 guidance pod. C: IOC 1981 on A-6E. E: Requires AAW-13 data link pod. G: Option of pure GPS from 1999 J: Secret until used in 1991 in Desert Storm. L: Can home in on GPS jammers O: Terminal dive. Q: 50% chance of fuse failure against a hardened target (bomb breaks up) S: Uses Link 16 for midcourse updates #W: Number of waypoints.
528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528
40 1.5 - 13 1.5 - 13 1.5 - 13 2 - 13 7 2.5 - 6.5 1.5 - 11.5 ? - 17-3
94 253 253 468 934 13600 275 275 23
56 35 37 46 56 88 28 28 16
26 25 25 161 8 46 35 59 56 29 26 5 4 4 4 10 24 3 3 9
5 5 5 36 59 5 4 6 10 3 3
Armor Pen (cm)
VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm Small VSm VSm VSm
VSm VSm VSm Small VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm VSm
Signature
B: Terminal popup. D: Selectable popup. F: Operator-guided for the last 60 seconds. H: Can be retargeted in flight. K: Popup or terminal dive M: Can engage non-emitters. Airburst or impact fuzing P: Requires AXQ-14 guidance pod R: Requires ZSW-1 data link pod T: Terminal seakimmer
Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide
Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide Glide
130 130 130 9848 19 504 285 953 e962 e285 277
528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528 528
USA GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I&Sat/2 USA GBU-39A Small Diameter Bomb I&Sat/2 USA GBU-39B Laser SDB I&Sat/TSALH/3 USA GBU-43 MOAB I&Sat/3 USA GBU-44 Viper Strike I&Sat/SALH/2 USA GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II (GP) Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II (AP) Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-51 Enhanced Paveway II Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-52 FMLGB Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-53/B StormBreaker Sat/M/TMMW &IIRH&SALH (DL)/4 USA GBU-54 LJDAM (Mk82) I&Sat&SALH/3 USA GBU-54 LJDAM (BLU-111) I&Sat&SALH/3 USA GBU-55 LJDAM I&Sat&SALH/3 USA GBU-56 LJDAM (Mk84) I&Sat&SALH/3 USA GBU-57 MOP I&Sat/3 USA GBU-58 Paveway II SALH/2 USA GBU-59 Enhanced Paveway II Sat&SALH/2 USA GBU-69 Small Glide Munition Sat&SALH/4
60 60 60 40 21.3 1.5 - 11.5 1.5 - 11.5 1.5 - 11.5 1.5 - 11.5 2.5 - 6.5 2.5 - 6.5
Hang Wt (kg) Damage
Guidance Range Speed Flight Country Name /Gen (nmi) (kts) Path
Annex H2 - Guided Air Ordnance (continued)
2020 2008 2008 Not yet 2018 2010 Export Export 2019
Oct 06 2013 2014 2003 2005 Export 2007 Export Export 2007 2009
IOC
Mk81 kit Mk81 kit
H, S
EGBU-16 EGBU-12 EGBU-10 EGBU-10 BLU-126
Remarks
America’s Aircraft
H2-5
H3-1
America’s Aircraft
Annex H3 - Aircraft Guns Country Name ATA GB/UK USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
Aden 30mm GAU-2B/A or M134 7.62mm Minigun M1919/M37 7.62mm M2 .30 cal M21 7.62mm Armament Subsystem M27 7.62mm Armament Subsystem M28 7.62mm Armament Subsystem SUU-11B/A 7.62mm gun pod XM53 7.62mm rotary GAU-21 .50 cal. gun pod GECAL 50/GAU-19 .50 cal. M2/GAU-15/16/18 .50 cal. M3/GAU-21 .50 cal. XM14/SUU-12/A .50 cal. gun pod XM296 .50 cal. gun pod GPU-2/A 20mm gun pod M1, M2 20mm M3/M24 20mm M35 20mm gun pod M39 20mm M61A1 Vulcan 20mm M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (F-106) M61A1 Vulcan 20mm (F-111) M61A2 Vulcan 20mm M197 3-barreled rotary 20mm Mk4 20mm gun pod Mk11 20mm Mk12 20mm SUU-16/A 20mm gun pod SUU-23A 20mm gun pod XM301 20mm GAU-12/U 25mm rotary GAU-22/U 25mm gun pod PGU-32 SAPHE PGU-47/U APEX PGU-48/U FAP GAU-8 30mm rotary GAU-13/A 30mm GAU-23 30mm GPU-5/A 30mm pod Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm M230 30mm XM52 30mm M2A1 40mm Auto Gun M5 (M75) 40mm Auto GL M28 (M129) 40mm Auto GL M102 105mm howitzer
1.15 1.06 0.11 0.27 1.51 1.51 1.51 0.91 1.06 0.45 1.05 0.3 0.45 0.45 0.3 0.91 0.6 0.65 1.82 1.3 3.65 2.74 3.04 4.2 0.45 0.62 0.62 0.89 3.65 3.65 1.3 2.83 -- 2.1 2 1.8 4.13 4.31 -- 1.47 6.53 0.73 0.35 -- -- -- --
Damage Points
Armor Pen
Pod Hang Wt (kg)
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 -- 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 4 3 3 10
3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 3 3 3 7 7 1 7 7 3 3 1 0 0 1
408 -- -- -- 1231 --147 -119 ---? 154 270 --- 562 -- -- ----- 630 --732 785 -588 461 ----- --726 ---- -----
GAU-22 Remarks: The US initially used PGU-32 rounds in all F-35 versions. The PGU-47 will be used by Australia and Norway. It may be used by the USMC and USN in the future. PGU-48 will be used by USAF F-35A and some export users including the Netherlands.
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
IOC 1950s 1963 1919/37 1932/46
1944 1951 1958
1967
1967
1977 1982 --
Guidance ATA Country Name /Gen Rating USA AAM-N-10 Eagle I/M/TARH/2 0.5 USA AIM-4 Falcon SARH/1 0.0 USA AIM-4A Falcon SARH/1 0.0 USA AIM-4B Falcon IRH/1 0.0 USA AIM-4C Falcon IRH/1 0.5 USA AIM-4D Falcon IRH/2 1.0 USA AIM-4E Falcon SARH/2 1.0 USA AIM-4F Falcon SARH/2 1.0 USA AIM-4G Falcon IRH/2 1.5 USA AIM-4H Falcon IRH/2 2.0 USA AIM-7A Sparrow I Cmd/Beam-R/1 0.0 USA AIM-7B Sparrow II ARH/1 0.5 USA AIM-7C Sparrow III SARH/2 0.5 USA AIM-7D Sparrow IIIA SARH/2 1.0 USA AIM-7E Sparrow IIIB SARH/2 1.0 USA AIM-7E-2 Sparrow III SARH/2 1.5 USA AIM-7E-3 Sparrow III SARH/2 1.5 USA AIM-7E-4 Sparrow III SARH/2 1.5 USA AIM-7E-6 Sparrow III SARH/2 1.5 USA AIM-7E-8 Sparrow III SARH/2 1.5 USA AIM-7E-11 Sparrow III SARH/2 1.5 USA AIM-7F Sparrow SARH/3 2.0 USA AIM-7M Sparrow SARH/3 2.5 USA AIM-7M(H) Sparrow SARH/3 3.0 USA AIM-7P Blk I Sparrow SARH/3 3.0 USA AIM-7P Blk II Sparrow I/M/SARH/4 3.5 USA AIM-7R Sparrow I/M/TSARH&TIRH/4 3.0 USA AIM-9A Sidewinder IRH/1 0.0 USA AIM-9B Sidewinder IRH/1 0.0 USA AIM-9C Sidewinder SARH/1 0.5 USA AIM-9D Sidewinder IRH/2 1.0 USA AIM-9E Sidewinder IRH/2 1.0 USA AIM-9F Sidewinder IRH/2 1.5 USA AIM-9G Sidewinder IRH/2 2.0 USA AIM-9H Sidewinder IRH/2 2.5 USA AIM-9J Sidewinder IRH/2 2.5 USA AIM-9L Sidewinder IRH/3 3.0 USA AIM-9M Sidewinder IRH/3 3.5 USA AIM-9M-8/9 Sidewinder IRH/3 3.5 USA AIM-9N Sidewinder IRH/2 2.0 USA AIM-9P-1/2/3 Sidewinder IRH/2 2.5
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Max Rng (nmi) 110/10 2.0 5.4 2.6 2.6 5.2 7.8 8 8 5.2 5.4 8.3 6.0 8.3 13.5 13.5 16.1 14.0 22.5 18 22 31 31 31 35 38 31 1.2 4 12 12 2.5 2.5 12 6.5 5.1 9.6 9.6 9.6 5.1 9.6
Hang Wt (kg) 582 50 57 59 58 61 64 69 66 73 143 191 172 181 197 205 205 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 70.4 76 93.5 89 74.5 75.8 89 84 78 85 85 85 78 85
Speed Dog- (kts) Aspect fight? 2582 A N 1606 N Y 1282 W N 1282 N Y 1695 N Y 1580 W Y 1282 W N 1282 A N 1282 W Y 1282 W Y 1377 N Y 1434 W N 1434 W Y 1434 A N 2008 A N 2008 A N 2008 A N 2008 A N 2123 A N 2008 A N 2123 A N 2295 A N 2295 A N 2295 A N 2295 A N 2295 A N 2295 A Y 1147 N Y 1147 N Y 1147 A Y 1434 W Y 1147 W Y 1147 W Y 1434 W Y 1434 W Y 1434 W Y 1434 A Y 1434 A Y 1434 A Y 1434 W Y 1434 W Y
Annex H4 Air-to-Air Missiles Snap Ceiling U/D? (m) IOC Y VHigh Canceled N High 1956-60 N VHigh 1956-77 N VHigh 1956 N VHigh 1957-77 N VHigh Jul 63-73 N VHigh 1958 N VHigh 1959-88 N VHigh 1969-88 N VHigh -- N High 1956 N VHigh -- N VHigh 1958 N VHigh 1960 N VHigh 1963 N VHigh 1968 N VHigh N VHigh 1973 - 79 N VHigh 1972 N VHigh 1974 N VHigh 1976 N VHigh 1976-94 Y VHigh 1983 - 18 Y VHigh 1987 Y VHigh 1993 Y VHigh ? Y VHigh -- N High 1956 N VHigh 1957-75 N VHigh 1965 N VHigh 1965 N High 1967 N High 1969 N VHigh 1970 N High 1972 N High 1972 N High 1978 N High 1982-15 N High 1995 N High 1977 N High 1978
HOJ, USN only
B. USN only USN only Canceled 1996 A
USN only USAF only
F-14 only version
Remarks HOJ range 160 nmi USAF only, C USAF only, C USAF only USAF only USAF only USAF only USAF only USAF only Canceled 1958 A Canceled A A A
America’s Aircraft
H4-1
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
IRH/2 IRH/3 IIRH/4 IIRH/4 I/M/TIIRH/4 Cmd/1 SARH/1 ISARH/2 ISARH/2 ISARH/1 SARH/TARH/2 SARH/TARH/3 SARH/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I/M/TARH/4 I&Sat/M /TARH/5 None IRH/3 IRH/3
Guidance /Gen 9.6 9.6 10.4 10.6 12 4.3 7.4 100 100 75 48/10 80/10 80/10 40/10 40/10 40/10 40/10 44/10 44/10 44/10 60/10 5.4 3.9 3.9
4.0/4.5 -- 2.0 2.5
Max Rng (nmi)
2.5 2.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2.0/2.5 2.5/3.0 3.0/3.5 3.5/4.0 3.5/4.0 3.5/4.0 3.5/4.0 3.5/4.0 3.5/4.0 4.0/4.5
ATA Rating
162 363 16 16
85 85 87 85 85 92 119 371 363 e340 458 460 460 152 158 158 162 162 162 162
Hang Wt (kg)
2295 1893 1452 1452
1434 1434 1434 1434 1434 1580 1580 2295 2295 2295 2467 2869 2869 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 A N A A
A A A A A A A W W W A A A A A A A A A A Y N! Y Y
Y Y Y Y Y N! N Y Y N! Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Speed Dog- (kts) Aspect fight?
Y N N N
N N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Remarks Key: A: Min target altitude band Medium B: Capable against SSkim targets. C: Subsonic targets only.
IOC
VHigh Jul 15 VHigh 1957 - 84 Low 1988 Low 1995?
High 1984 High 1990 High -- VHigh 2003 VHigh 2015 VHigh 1961-72 VHigh 1962-76 VHigh 1966 VHigh 1968 VHigh 1968 VHigh 1973 VHigh 1985 VHigh 1990 VHigh Sep 91 VHigh 1994 VHigh 1996 VHigh 1999 VHigh 2000 VHigh 2006 VHigh 2008
Snap Ceiling U/D? (m)
If an ATA Rating has two values, the first is used in standard AAM engagements, the second is the “boresight mode” used in a dogfight.
USA AIM-9P-4 Sidewinder USA AIM-9P-5 Sidewinder USA AIM-9R Sidewinder USA AIM-9X-1 Sidewinder USA AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder USA AIM-26A Falcon USA AIM-26B Falcon USA AIM-47A Falcon USA AIM-47B Falcon USA AIM-47C Falcon USA AIM-54A Phoenix USA AIM-54C Phoenix USA AIM-54C++ Phoenix USA AIM-120A AMRAAM USA AIM-120B AMRAAM USA AIM-120C AMRAAM USA AIM-120C-4 AMRAAM USA AIM-120C-5 AMRAAM USA AIM-120C-6 AMRAAM USA AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM USA AIM-120D AMRAAM USA AIR-2A Genie USA FIM-92 RMP Stinger USA FIM-92 Block I Stinger
Country Name
Annex H4 Air-to-Air Missiles (continued)
HOJ mode 1.5 kT 56 kg for lcher, 2 msls 56 kg for lcher, 2 msls
0.45 kT HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode HOJ mode
0.25 kT
Canceled 1992
Remarks
H4-2 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Gener- Hang ation Wt (kg) IOC
USA AAQ-8 IRCM pod 2 120 1972 USA AAQ-13 Nav Pod 2 195 1990 USA LANTIRN ER Nav Pod 3 205 late 90s USA AAQ-14 LANTIRN tgt pod 2 245 1990 USA AAQ-14 Enhanced LANTIRN tgt pod 3 250? 1999? USA LANTIRN ER tgt pod 3 250 -- USA AAQ-19 Sharpshooter tgt pod 2 250 1989 USA AAQ-20 Pathfinder nav pod 2 98 1988 USA AAQ-25 LTS tgt pod 2 250 1997 USA AAQ-28(V)1 Litening II tgt pod 2 200 1999 USA AAQ-28(V)2 Litening II tgt pod 3 200 Jan-96 USA AAQ-28(V)3 Litening ER tgt pod 4 200 2001 USA AAQ-28(V)4 Litening AT tgt pod 4 200 2004 USA Litening G4 tgt pod 4 200 2008 USA AAQ-28(V)7/8 Litening SE tgt pod 4 200 2014 USA AAQ-30 Hawkeye tgt pod 4 2015? USA AAQ-32 IFTS tgt pod 4 200 2006 USA AAQ-33 Sniper XR tgt pod 4 181 2005 USA Sniper ATP-SE tgt pod 4 180 2014 USA AAR-45 LANA nav pod 1 400 1978 USA AAR-49 LANA nav pod 2 400 1987 USA AAR-50 NAV FLIR pod 2 97 1992 USA AAS-35 Pave Penny LST tgt pod -- 15 1977 USA AAS-38 tgt pod 1 157 1990 USA AAS-38A tgt pod 1 168 1993 USA AAS-38B tgt pod 2 168 1996 USA AAS-46 Nite Hawk tgt pod 3 180 Can. USA ADM-20A/B Quail decoy -- 543 1961 - 78 USA ADM-20C Quail decoy -- 540 1963 - 78 USA ADM-141A TALD decoy -- 180 1987 USA ADM-141C ITALD decoy -- 190 2003A USA ADM-160A MALD decoy -- 45 Can. USA ADM-160B MALD decoy -- 113 2009 USA ADM-160C MALD-J decoy -- 135 2015 USA AES-1 ALMDS minehunting pod -- 365 2016 USA ALE-2 chaff pod -- 213 ? USA ALE-18 chaff pod -- 200 1966 USA ALE-25 chaff rocket pod -- 500 1965-70 USA ALE-30 chaff pod -- 200 ?
Country Name
Targeting FLIR Targeting FLIR, IRST, laser designator Targeting FLIR, IRST, laser designator, LST FLIR and laser designator pod. Powered decoy - Large. 390 nmi range, High alt. 450 knots. 2W Powered decoy - Large. 100 nmi range Low alt, 450 knots. 2W Unpowered. 68 nmi range, 15 when lofted. Spd=458 knots. Mk 82 size Powered. 160/100 nmi range, Hi/Low, 458 kts. 7 waypoints. Mk 82 size Powered Decoy. 250 nmi range, 458 kts. SAS. 10W Powered Decoy. 500 nmi range, 520 kts. Low or Medium alt. SAS, 100W Powered Decoy. As ADM-160B with spot jammer (1@Clutter rating 10). Minehunting system for MH-60S. Estimated 65 nmi corridor of chaff Chaff dispenser for A-6, estimated 60 nmi corridor of chaff 1 RP for Medium, 2RP for Large-sized chaff cloud. Resolve as 5.3.14 Seeker Lock-on Chance Table Chaff dispenser for A-6, estimated 60 nmi corridor of chaff
IR jammer pod. Nav FLIR, TF radar Nav FLIR, TF radar Tgt FLIR, laser designator (max Alt. Med). Tgt FLIR, laser designator Tgt FLIR, laser designator Tgt FLIR, laser designator Navigation FLIR Tgt FLIR, laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator, also internal system on AH-1Z Attack FLIR/IRST, laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Tgt/Nav FLIR, TCS, LRMTS/laser designator Nav FLIR Nav FLIR Nav FLIR
Remarks
Annex H5 - Aircraft Electronics Pods
America’s Aircraft
H5-1
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
-- 200 -- 129 -- 238 -- 240 -- 290 1 or 2 22 1 500 -- 500 1 500 -- N/A 1 200 1 91 1 103 1 110 1 220 1 92 1 500 -- 500 -- 500 2 ? 1 200 1 191 1 200 1 82 1 137 1 240 1 291 1 191 -- N/A 1 200 -- 430 -- 430 -- 430 -- 430 -- 460/490 -- 460 1 114 1 182 1 215 1 222
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
ALE-32 chaff pod ALE-37A chaff pod ALE-38 chaff pod ALE-41 chaff pod ALE-43 chaff Pod ALE-44 chaff/Flare Pod ALQ-31, 31A spot jamming ECM pod ALQ-31B/ALQ-46 spot jamming ECM pod ALQ-33 defensive ECM pod ALQ-39 chaff buoy ALQ-67 defensive ECM pod ALQ-71(V)1 defensive ECM pod ALQ-71(V)2 defensive ECM pod ALQ-71(V)3 defensive ECM pod ALQ-71(V)4 defensive ECM pod ALQ-72(V) defensive ECM pod ALQ-75 defensive ECM pod ALQ-76 spot jamming pod ALQ-76 Upgr. spot jamming pod ALQ-78 ES pod ALQ-80 defensive ECM pod ALQ-81 defensive ECM pod ALQ-83 defensive ECM pod ALQ-87(V)1 defensive ECM pod ALQ-87(V)2 defensive ECM pod ALQ-87(V)3 defensive ECM pod ALQ-87(V)4 defensive ECM pod ALQ-88 defensive ECM pod ALQ-190 AIRBOC ALQ-102 defensive ECM pod ALQ-99 spot jamming pod ALQ-99A spot jamming pod ALQ-99B/C spot jamming pod ALQ-99D spot jamming pod ALQ-99F spot jammer ALQ-99J offensive jamming Pod ALQ-101(V)1 defensive ECM Pod ALQ-101(V)3 defensive ECM Pod ALQ-101(V)4 defensive ECM Pod ALQ-101(V)6 defensive ECM pod
Gener- Hang ation Wt (kg)
Country Name ? ? 1972? 1977? mid 80s ? late 50s ? ? ? ? 1966 ? ? ? 1967 ? 1966 1987 1969 ? ? ? 1967 ? ? ? ? 1990 ? 1971 1973 1974 1976 1984 2005 1967 1968 1969 1970/71
IOC
Most common version
Jams 37mm radar director. A-sze sonobuoy, generates missile distraction chaff. See rules section 12.3 Msl jamming pod 1 @ Clutter rating 16 1 @ Clutter rating 16 1 @ Clutter rating 18 1 @ Clutter rating 18 2 @ Clutter rating 20 2 @ Clutter rating 20 for EA-6B ICAP III/EA-18G
Jams 37mm radar director
4 @ Clutter rating 15 4 @ Clutter rating 16
Chaff dispenser for EA-6A, estimated 60 nmi corridor of chaff 25 nmi corridor of chaff. 80 nmi corridor of chaff. 80 nmi corridor of chaff. 81 nmi corridor of chaff. 2 pods normally carried. 1 @ Clutter rating 14 1 @ Clutter rating 15 Possibly used by EA-1E A-sze sonobuoy, treat as Long Range Chaff rocket after preset time delay. vs AAA fuses
Remarks
Annex H5 - Aircraft Electronics Pods (continued)
H5-2 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
235 150 235 261 145 180 191 172 265 310 265/310 266/310 454 14 470 250 100 150 160 172 148 175 121 288 209 338 300 310 170 250 680 500 86 272 500 953 74 40 40
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 -- 2 2 2 3 -- -- 2 2 2 3 2 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2 3
Gener- Hang ation Wt (kg)
USA ALQ-101(V)8 defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-101(V)9 defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-101(V)10 defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-119(V) Long body defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-119(V) Short Body defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-119(V) Medium Body defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-120 defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-123 IRCM Pod USA ALQ-131 (Shallow) defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-131 (Deep) defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-131 Block II defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-131A defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-133 Quick Look II ES pod USA ALQ-144 IRCM Pod USA ALQ-147 IRCM Pod USA ALQ-149 comm jamm pod USA ALQ-157 IRCM pod USA ALQ-162 defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-164 defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-165 ASPJ defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-167 spot jamming pod USA ALQ-167 (Upgr.) spot jamming pod USA ALQ-176 spot jamming pod USA ALQ-184(V)1 defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-184(V)2 defensive ECM Pod USA ALQ-184(V)9 defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-188 defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-211(V)9 defensive ECM pod USA ALQ-228/231 Intrepid Tiger II comm jamming pod USA ALQ-248 AOEW ES pod USA ALQ-249 NGJ-MB spot jamming pod USA ALT-2 spot jamming pod USA ARC-235 FACE comm relay pod USA ARQ-56 ATARS data link pod USA ASD-11 TARS recon pod USA ASD-12 SHARP recon pod USA ASQ-173 LST targeting pod USA ASQ-213 HTS ES pod USA ASQ-213 HTS R5 ES pod
Country Name
2011 2021 2022 ? 2004 2003 2000 2003 1983 1994 1996
1973-74 ? ? 1972 ? ? ? 1973 1978 1981 1990s? 2004 1977 1981 1981 Can. ? 1984 1995 Can. ? ? ? 1988 1987 2001? ? ?
IOC
Communications jammer Detects location and course of TARH msls? Possibly create false targets 2 @ Clutter rating 20. For EA-18G Growler. 1 @ Clutter rating 10 Communications relay pod F-18D(N) LOS ATARS data link to 150 miles Day only recon Recon pod with data link for F/A-18E/F. F/A-18A/B laser spot tracker and strike camera pod HARM Targeting System pod - ELS in PB&SB arc
Used for training.
2 @ Clutter rating 20 4 @ Clutter rating 20 4 @ Clutter rating 20
For helicopters. IR jammer mounted 150 USG fuel tank
Jams 37mm radar directors. Defensive IR jammer pod.
Remarks
Annex H5 - Aircraft Electronics Pods (continued)
America’s Aircraft
H5-3
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Gener- Hang ation Wt (kg) IOC
USA ASQ-213 HTS R6 ES pod 4 38 2000 USA ASQ-213 HTS R7 ES pod 4 40 2007 USA ASQ-228 AT-FLIR targeting pod 3 191 2003 USA ASQ-235 AMNS minehunting pod -- 1690 2003? USA ASQ-236 Dragon’s Eye radar pod -- 454 2009 USA ASW-55 data link pod -- 856 1994 USA AUTOCAT comm relay pod -- 250 ? USA AVD-5 recon pod -- 500 Can. USA AVQ-9 Pave Light tgt pod 1 20 1967 USA AVQ-10 Pave Knife tgt pod 1 540 1969 USA AVQ-11 Pave Sword tgt pod -- 500 1969 USA AVQ-12 Pave Spot tgt pod 1 20 1968 USA AVQ-14 Pave Arrow tgt pod -- 200 1968 USA AVQ-23 Pave Spike tgt pod 1 193 1972-89 USA AVQ-26 Pave Tack tgt pod 1 630 1982-96 USA AVQ-27 tgt pod -- 15 1975 USA AWG-16 guidance pod -- 76 1974 USA AWW-7, -12 guidance pod -- 292 1975 USA AWW-9 guidance pod -- 270 ? USA AWW-13 guidance pod -- 270 1980 USA AXQ-14 guidance pod -- 205 1982 USA Comet IR decoy pod 3 100 USA DB-110 recon pod -- 1000 Export USA F-9120 ARS recon pod 480 Export USA G-139 recon pod -- 1800 1971 USA Gorgon Stare recon pod 250 2011 USA KS-146B recon pod -- 340 1992 USA LAU-10 Zuni chaff rocket pod -- 260 ? USA Legion IRST pod 4 250 2020 USA MJU-1/B chaff pod -- 500 1972? USA MX-346 chaff pod -- ? ? USA MX-356 chaff pod -- 500 ? USA MX-900 chaff pod -- 500 ? USA M129 chaff Bomb -- 340 early 70s USA QRC-80-01 def ECM pod 1 200 USA QRC-84-02 IRCM pod 1 200 USA Richmond MMSA recon pod -- 317 1994 - 99 USA Samson decoy -- 170 1985
Country Name
Export F-15C/E recon pod Export F-16 recon pod RF-4E LOROP pod Wide angle imagery pod for MQ-9 LOROP recon pod Medium-sized chaff cloud. Resolve as 5.3.14 Seeker Lock-on Chance Table F-15C IRST pod 6 nmi chaff corridor 6 nmi chaff corridor 6 nmi chaff corridor 6 nmi chaff corridor Leaflet bomb used to reinforce chaff corridors with timed release. Radar jammer pod for AC-130H IR jammer pod for AC-130H Recon pod, day only Unpowered, Rng = 70/20 nmi from High/Low, 458 knots. Mk 82 size
Improved detection range Can slew targeting pod or designate GPS weapons against active radars. Nav FLIR, tgt FLIR/IRST/TCS, laser designator, laser spot tracker (LRMTS). Mine disposal system for MH-60S. Phased array AESA SAR pod for F-15E. Looks to one side at a time. Guidance pod for AGM-142 and Popeye msls Communications relay pod Recon pod Laser designator mounted portside cockpit, 2 nmi range, Medium alt only LLTV, laser designator pod - 5 nmi range. 12 pods available Laser spot tracker Laser designator used by some O-2A, 2.5 nmi range Laser spot tracker used by 12 F-100D Daylight TV pod with laser designator, 5 nmi range FLIR, laser designator, 360° coverage allows self-designation of LGB toss-bomb attacks. Laser designator mounted on portside cockpit, 1 nmi range, Medium alt only Required to guide Walleye I ER/DL Required to guide Walleye II ER/DL Extended-range data link for Walleye I & II ER/DL glide bombs and SLAM. For AGM-62 Walleye I & II ER, AGM-84E SLAM and AGM-154C JSOW Required to guide GBU-15 and AGM-130.
Remarks
Annex H5 - Aircraft Electronics Pods (continued)
H5-4 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Sea TRIM targeting pod Talon HATE IRST pod TARPS Recon Pod TARPS-DI recon pod TARPS-CD recon pod UPD-4 ER/DL SAR recon pod UPD-8/9 SAR recon pod ZSW-1 guidance pod
1970-75 2015 1981 1996 1999 1974 1983? 1994
LLTV, 1st Gen FLIR for A-6C IRST, communications including F-22 IFDL, F-35 MADL pod for F-15C Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod. Panoramic cameras and IR linescanner. Digital Imagery - can review in flight Command Data link - replaces IRLS with 300 km data link SLAR pod with 214 USG fuel for RF-4E SLAR pod with data link Guidance after 1994 for GBU-15/AGM-130
Remarks
Warhead (Kg)
Release Alt IOC
Remarks
Annex H6 - Anti-Runway Ordnance
1360 836 773 770 770 650 680 250
IOC
BLU-107 Durandal .60 219 100 Low 1984 Purchased by US from France CBU-51 dispenser .50 388 200 Low SUU-13 dispenser with 40 BLU-67 anti-runway munitions Laser-guided bombs .70 Varies Varies High - Med -- Must designate the runway. Satnav-guided bombs .85 Varies Varies High - Med -1000 kg/2000 lb bomb1 .50 1000 Varies Med -- Unguided 500 kg/1000 lb bomb1 .40 500 Varies Med -- Unguided 227 kg/500 lb bomb1 .30 227 Varies Med -- Unguided
Hang Wt (kg)
1 4 -- -- -- -- -- --
Gener- Hang ation Wt (kg)
Notes: 1) Low-drag bombs only. Retarded bombs won’t penetrate the runway surface.
Pcut = Probability that a cut has occurred, given that the munition hit the target. Release Altitude = The altitude band that the munition must be released from to successfully inflict a cut, if it hits.
USA USA All All All All All
Country Name Pcut
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
Country Name
Annex H5 - Aircraft Electronics Pods (continued)
America’s Aircraft
H5-5
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Weight (kg)
In Service
# Built
6,15,55,60,120 A 1952 - 63 140 8, 26, 80, 154, 160 A 1951 - 62 1100 8,19, 22, 30, 31, 61 A, S 1952 - 67 1700-1800 20 S 1956 - 63 222 25 - 30 S 1952 - 57 40 15 S 1954 - 63 250 5000 A 1954 - 56 5 1700, 3800 A, S 1955 - 65 1200 6000 - 8000 A, S Jan - Apr 54 5 15000 A, S 1954 - 57 195 500 A, S 1953 - 56 90 4000 A, S 1955 - 57 275 10000 - 15000 A, S 1954 - 56 105 2000 A, S 1958 - 65 700 70, 350, 1100, 1450 A, S 1958 - 91 4500 6000, 19000 A, S 1956 - 62 920 3800 S 1957 - 66 700 25000 A, S 1960 - 76 500 70 - 1000 A, S 1961 - 91 2000 9000 S 1962 - 97 340 5, 10, 15, 20 A, S 1963 - 93 3100 10 U 1963 - 67 0.3, 1.5, 10, 45, A, S 1966 3100 60, 170, 340 0.3, 300, 400 S 1977 50 10 - 50 A, S 2018 1.2 mT A, S 1984 650 32 kT U 1952 - 60 225 8 - 30 S 1956 - 60 40 11 kT U 1958 - 71 2000 11 kT S, U 1958 - 65 600
Warhead Burst Yield (kT) Type
Note: 1) US Nuclear bombs used "Mk" designations until 1968, when they were changed to "B"
USA Mk5 1372 - 1440 USA Mk6 3400 - 3900 USA Mk7/B7 Thor 730 USA BOAR 1141 USA Mk8/B8 Elsie 1470 - 1490 USA Mk12/B12 Brok 545 USA Mk14 13140 USA Mk15 3450 USA Mk16 16340 - 19060 USA Mk17 18600 - 19100 USA Mk18 SOB 3900 USA Mk21 6800 USA Mk24 18600 - 19100 USA Mk27/B27 3150 - 3300 USA Mk28/B28 907 - 1135 USA Mk36/B36 7942 - 8033 USA Mk39/B39 2830 - 2900 USA Mk41/B61 4840 USA Mk43/B43 934 USA Mk53/B53 4020 USA Mk57/B57 231 231 USA B61 320 Mod 11 Mod 12 USA B83 1090 USA Mk90 Betty 564 USA Mk91 1457 - 1890 USA Mk101 LuLu 545 USA Mk105 Hotpoint (W34) 681
Country Name1
Annex H7 - Free-Fall Nuclear Weapons
Replaced by Mk53 Replaced by B61, B83 Hard target penetrator. Replaced by B61 Mod 11 Cleared for Supersonic flight Replaced Mk101 Lulu Cleared for supersonic flight, inflight fuzing and yield selection Earth penetration weapon Fitted with tail kit to improve accuracy Cleared for supersonic flight NDB, W7 warhead Hard target penetrator, W34 warhead NDB, W34 warhead, replaced by B57 NDB or hard target penetrator, W34 warhead
Cryrogenic device Similar to Mk24 Converted to lower-yield Mk6 in 1956 Converted to Mk36 starting in 1957 Similar to Mk17 Carried internally on a few Navy aircraft Cleared for supersonic flight. Replaced by B83 Remanufactured Mk21
W7 warhead, unguided rocket for Navy Hard target penetrator. Replaced by Mk11 Cleared for supersonic flight Converted to Mk17 1956
Remarks
H7-1 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Arc
IOC
Canada LN-66HP SS 3 72 71 40 23 13 -- 360° 1971 Italy Sea Spray 7500 SS 6 320 179 102 58 32 -- 360° 2000s USA APB-2 B/N 3 70 39 22 13 7 -- e90° 1962 USA APG-33/E-6 AI 2 16 11 8 3 1 1 20° 1950 USA APG-37 AI 3 25 18 13 5 2 1 ? 1953 USA APG-40 AI 3 43 30 22 9 3 1 90° 1954 USA APG-51A/B/C AI 3 13 9 7 3 1 1 ? 1955 USA APG-53 SS 3 8 8 8 5 3 -- 60° 1956 USA APG-59/61 LD/SD 3 50 50 50 25 8 1 60° 1966 USA APG-63 LD/SD 4 87 67 48 19 6 1 120° 1974 USA APG-63PSP/63(V)1 LD/SD 4 101 71 51 20 6 4 120° 1979 USA APG-63(V)1 LD/SD 5 127 89 63 25 8 8 120° 1991 USA APG-63(V)2 LD/SD 5 138 126 90 36 11 8 120° 2000 USA APG-63(V)3 LD/SD 5 138 133 95 38 11 8 120° 2009 USA APG-65 LD/SD 4 160 112 80 32 10 1 or 6 120° 1982 SS, TA 160 115 66 37 21 USA APG-66 LD/SD 4 74 52 37 15 4 1 120° 1978 SS 80 62 35 20 11 USA APG-66(V)2/3/5 LD/SD 5 80 67 48 19 6 6 or 1 120° 1991 SS 80 80 46 26 14 USA APG-66 SASS LD/SD 4 80 67 48 19 6 -- 360° ? SS 80 71 40 23 13 USA APG-67 LD/SD 4 80 67 48 19 6 2 120° 1980s SS 80 80 46 26 14 USA APG-68 LD/SD 4 95 67 48 19 6 4 120° 1984 SS 142 80 46 26 14 USA APG-68(V)5 LD/SD ? 95 67 48 19 6 4 120° 1992 SS 142 80 46 26 14 USA APG-68(V)9 LD/SD ? 127 89 63 25 8 4 120° 2003 SS 160 106 61 34 19 USA APG-70 LD/SD 5 100 89 63 25 8 4 or 2 120° 1987 USA APG-71 LD/SD 5 200 152 108 43 13 6 120° 1990 USA APG-73 LD/SD 5 160 126 90 36 11 6 e120° 1994 SS, TA 160 133 76 43 24 USA APG-76 LD/SD 5 100 89 63 25 8 1 120° 1995 SS 80 80 46 26 14 USA APG-77 LD/SD 6 180 180 153 61 18 e6 120° 2005 USA APG-78 Longbow SS, TA, FC 5 11 6 4 2 1 1 360° 1998 USA APG-79 LD/SD 6 160 148 106 42 13 8 120° 2008 SS, TF 160 133 76 43 24
Eng # Country System Function Gen Lge Med Small VSmall Stealthy Targets
Annex J3 - Air Radars
A, B, E A B, C, E, G
C
A E A, E
C, D
E
F
Aerostat
E A, B, E A, B, E
G
Remarks
America’s Aircraft
J3-1
Arc
IOC
Remarks
America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
USA APG-80 LD/SD 5 160 126 90 36 11 8 120° 2006 A, B, C SS, TF 160 133 76 43 24 USA APG-81 LD/SD 6 180 148 106 42 13 6 120° 2015 A, B, C, E (Cued) LD/SD 180 180 137 55 16 15° SS, TF 316 177 101 57 32 USA APG-82 LD/SD 6 232 163 116 46 14 8 e120° 2014 A, B, C, E USA APG-83 SABR LD/SD 6 165 115 82 33 10 8 e120° 2018 B, C, E, H SS 190 106 61 34 19 H USA APG-84 RACR LD/SD 6 165 115 82 33 10 8 e120° ? B, C, E SS 190 106 61 34 19 H USA APN-195 SS 3 60 34 19 11 6 -- e120° 1967 USA APN-241 AI 4 20 20 20 8 3 -- 120° 1992 SS, TA 80 45 26 14 8 H USA APQ-23, APQ-24 B/N 2 150 84 48 27 15 -- e120° 1948 USA APQ-35 suite 2 1950 APS-21 AI 25 18 13 5 2 -- e90° APG-26B FC -- -- -- -- -- 1 - APS-28 Tail W. 8 6 4 2 1 -- 30° USA APQ-36 suite 2 1951 ? AI 20 14 10 4 1 -- e90° ? FC -- -- -- -- -- 1 ? Tail W. 4 3 2 1 0 -USA APQ-41/65 AI 2 24 17 12 5 1 1 e90° 1951 USA APQ-50 AI 2 40 28 20 8 2 1 e90° 1956 USA APQ-51 AI 2 40 28 20 8 2 1 e90° 1954 USA APQ-56 SLAR 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1950s? USA APQ-64 AI 3 25 18 13 5 2 1 e90° 1958 F USA APQ-72 AI 3 50 35 25 10 3 1 e120° 1961 USA APQ-74 AI 3 56 39 28 11 3 1 e90° 1964 F USA APQ-81 AI 3 118 84 60 24 7 8 120° 1960s F USA APQ-83 AI 3 42 30 21 8 3 1 e90° 1961 USA APQ-84 AI 3 42 30 21 8 3 1 e90° 1967? USA APQ-88 B/N 3 27 15 9 5 3 -- e120° 1963 H USA APQ-92 SS, TA 3 150 84 48 27 15 -- 60° 1963 AI 30 21 15 6 2 H USA APQ-94 AI 3 60 42 30 12 4 1 60° 1962 USA APQ-99/172 SS, TA 3 80 45 26 14 8 -- 45° 1965/late 70s USA APQ-100 AI ? 40 28 20 8 2 1 60° 1963 USA APQ-102 SLAR ? -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1965 USA APQ-103 SS, N 3 150 84 48 27 15 -- 120° 1967 H
Eng # Country System Function Gen Lge Med Small VSmall Stealthy Targets
Annex J3 - Air Radars (continued)
J3-2
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
USA APQ-104 USA APQ-109 USA APQ-112 USA APQ-113/130/ 165/169 USA APQ-114 USA APQ-116 USA APQ-120 USA APQ-124/149 USA APQ-126 USA APQ-129 USA APQ-136 USA APQ-144 USA APQ-148/156 USA APQ-149 USA APQ-153/157 USA APQ-159/167 USA APQ-160 USA APQ-161 USA APQ-164 USA APQ-166 USA APQ-173 USA APQ-180 USA APQ-181 USA APQ-183 USA APQ-186 USA APQ-187 Silent Knight USA APS-3
AI 3 AI 3 SS, B/N 3 AI 3 SS, TF AI 3 SS, TF SS, TF 3 AI 3 AI 3 SS, TA 3 SS 3 SS 3 AI 3 SS, TF SS, TA 3 AI 3 AI 3 AI 4 AI 4 SS AI 4 SS AI 4 SS, TF AI 5 SS, TF LD/SD 5 SS, TA SS 4 SS, TF 5 AI LD/SD ? SS AI 5 SS, TF AI 5 SS, TF AS 1 SS
40 39 28 11 3 40 39 28 11 3 27 15 9 5 3 30 22 16 6 2 80 71 40 23 13 30 22 16 6 2 80 71 40 23 13 80 45 26 14 8 50 39 28 11 3 65 46 33 13 4 150 106 61 34 19 27 15 9 5 3 -- -- -- -- -- 40 28 20 8 2 100 89 51 28 16 150 97 56 31 17 80 56 40 16 5 20 20 16 6 2 40 28 20 8 2 50 39 28 11 3 125 89 51 28 16 50 39 28 11 3 125 89 51 28 16 30 22 16 6 2 160 106 61 34 19 30 22 16 6 2 160 106 61 34 19 100 89 63 25 8 80 80 46 26 14 -- -- -- -- -- 180 124 71 40 22 30 22 16 6 2 100 89 63 25 8 80 80 46 26 14 20 14 10 4 1 45 25 14 8 3 20 14 10 4 1 45 25 14 8 3 8 8 6 2 1 70 40 23 13 7 60° 1971 60° 1968? 90° 1973 90° 1980s? 60° 1983 60° 60° 60° 60°e
60° ? J 120° 1997 A, B, C e120° -- --
-- 1 1 1 -- 1 -- -- 2 -- -- e4 -- -- --
90° 60° 60° 60° 120° 60° 60°
-- 1 1 -- -- -- 1
A, H
H
A, B, C, F
C, F, G, H
C
e60° 1943 Also ASD-1
2021
1994
1996
1990s
1987
1986
1981
1966 H 1967 1968 1969 1971 ? J 1972
1971
60°
D, F-8E(FN)
Remarks
1
1964 1966 1966 1967
IOC
60° e60° 120° 60°
Arc
1 1 -- 1
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Annex J3 - Air Radars (continued)
America’s Aircraft
J3-3
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Arc
IOC
Remarks
USA APS-4 AS 1 5 5 4 1.4 0.4 -- 320° 1943 Also ASH SS 53 30 17 10 5 USA APS-8 SS 2 32 18 10 6 3 60° USA APS-10 B/N 2 50 28 16 9 5 -- 120° 1950s USA APS-20A/20C AS 2 150 133 95 38 11 -- 360° 1952 SS 87 62 35 20 11 USA APS-20B AS 2 87 87 87 48 15 -- 360° 1953 SS 32 18 10 6 3 USA APS-20E AS 2 200 200 144 58 17 -- 360° 1953 SS 90 80 46 26 14 USA APS-20F AS 2 130 91 65 26 8 -- 360° 1950s SS 90 90 90 90 63 USA APS-23 AI 2 25 18 13 5 2 -- e120° 1948 SS, B/N 50 28 16 9 5 USA APS-27 SS 2 50 28 16 9 5 -- e120° 1950s? H USA APS-30 SS 2 200 112 64 36 20 -- e120° 1950s? USA APS-31 SS 2 71 40 23 13 7 -- 150° 1949 USA APS-33 SS 2 200 112 64 36 20 -- 360° 1953 USA APS-38A/B SS 2/3 125 89 51 28 16 -- 360° 1960s USA APS-44 SS 2 253 142 81 46 25 -- e120° 1952 USA APS-45 HF, AS 2 150 109 78 31 9 -- 360° 1953 USA APS-62 AS 2 200 140 100 40 12 -- 360° 1956 USA APS-63 B/N 2 50 28 16 9 5 -- e120° 1956 H USA APS-64 AI 2 25 18 13 5 2 -- e120° 1948 SS, B/N 50 28 16 9 5 USA APS-67 AI 2 16 11 8 3 1 1 e60° 1959 USA APS-69 HF 2 200 140 100 40 12 -- ? 1950s? USA APS-70 AS 3 200 140 100 40 12 -- 360° 1957 USA APS-80 SS 3 150 106 61 34 19 -- 210° 1962 USA APS-81/104 B/N, SS, TA 3 150 97 56 31 17 -- 60° 1961 USA APS-82 AS 3 200 166 119 48 14 -- 360° 1958 USA APS-88 SS 3 150 106 61 34 19 -- 360° 1950s? USA APS-95 AS 3 250 175 125 50 15 -- 360° 1962 SS 80 45 26 14 8 USA APS-96/111 AS 3/4 228 160 114 46 14 -- 360° 1960 USA APS-103 HF 4 168 84 60 24 7 -- 360° 1962 USA APS-115 SS 3 150 84 48 27 15 -- 360° 1969 USA APS-116 SS 4 150 133 76 43 24 -- 240° 1974 USA APS-120 AS 4 238 166 119 48 14 -- 360° 1973 SS 130 97 56 31 17
Eng # Country System Function Gen Lge Med Small VSmall Stealthy Targets
Annex J3 - Air Radars (continued)
J3-4 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
USA APS-124 SS 4 USA APS-125 AS 4 SS USA APS-127 SS 4 USA APS-128 SS 4 USA APS-130/146 SS 4 USA APS-133 AI 4 Weather, SS USA APS-134 SS 4 USA APS-137 SS 5 USA APS-138 AS 4 SS USA APS-139 AS 5 SS USA APS-140/141 SS 5 USA APS-143 Ocean Eye SS 5 USA APS-144 SAR/GMTI 5 USA APS-145 AS 5 SS USA APS-147/153 SS 5 USA APS-148 Sea Vue SS 5 USA APS-149 LSRS SAR/GMTI 5 USA APS-150 AI 5 SS USA APS-154 (AAS) SAR/GMTI 6 USA APY-1 AS 4 SS USA APY-2 AS 4 SS USA APY-1/2 RSIP AS 5 SS USA APY-3/7 SLAR/GMTI 5 USA APY-8 Lynx SAR 5 USA APY-9 (360°) 3D 6 (120°) 3D USA APY-10 SS 6 USA APY-11 SS 6 USA ASB-1 B/N 2 USA ASB-7 B/N 2
360° 1984 360° 1976 360° 1982 60° 1980s? 60° 1976 e120° 1980s?
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Arc
150 150 96 54 30 -- e120° 1984 180 180 116 65 36 -- 60° late 80s 250 194 139 55 17 -- 360° 1983 180 124 71 40 22 250 194 139 55 17 -- 360° 1989 180 124 71 40 22 200 200 126 71 40 -- ? ? 178 100 57 32 18 -- 360° 2000 -- -- -- -- -- -- 90° ? 350 266 190 76 23 -- 360° 1990 250 195 111 63 35 120 100 57 32 18 -- 360° 2007/2013 200 168 96 54 30 -- 360° ? -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2005 14 10 7 3 1 -- e120° 2006 80 45 26 14 8 -- -- -- -- -- 2022 350 266 190 76 23 360° 1977 210 177 101 57 32 350 266 190 76 23 -- 360° 1981 210 177 101 57 32 350 350 268 107 32 -- 360° 2001 210 195 111 63 35 -- -- -- -- -- -- 120° 1997/2001 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2007 525 368 263 105 32 -- 360° 2014 620 434 310 124 37 120° 200 200 198 112 62 -- 240° 2013 200 142 81 46 25 -- 360° 2009 63 35 20 11 6 -- 25° 1952 80 71 4 23 13 -- 60° 1950s
160 124 71 40 22 250 194 139 55 17 130 97 56 31 17 101 57 32 18 10 120 100 57 32 18 150 97 56 31 17 20 14 10 4 1
Eng # Country System Function Gen Lge Med Small VSmall Stealthy Targets
Annex J3 - Air Radars (continued)
C, G C, G
B, C, G
Estimated
A, G C
APS-504 G
G
Remarks
America’s Aircraft
J3-5
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Arc
IOC
USA ASB-12 B/N, TA 2 80 71 4 23 13 -- 60° 1961 USA ASG-14 AI 3 17 12 9 3 1 1 90° 1958 USA ASG-18 LD/SD 3 150 105 75 30 9 e120° 1963 USA ASQ-28 B/N 3 125 70 40 23 13 -- e90° 1969 USA AWG-9 (FB-111) LD/SD 3 151 105 75 30 9 6 120° 1970 USA AWG-9 3 1973 Single tgt over water LD/SD 180 170 122 49 15 1 120° Single tgt over land LD/SD 122 85 61 24 7 1 120° Multiple tgts LD/SD 110 77 55 22 6 6 40° USA Bendix RDR-1300 /APN-217 SS 4 126 71 40 23 13 -- e120° 1991 USA Bendix RDR-1400 /APN-215/234/239 SS 4 80 62 35 20 11 -- 120° 1980s USA Bendix RDR-1500 SS 4 160 133 76 43 24 -- e120° 1980s USA Bendix RDR-1700 SS 4 160 124 71 40 22 -- e120° 1980s? USA Due Regard Radar AI 4 20 14 10 4 1 -- 220° 2018 USA L-88 AS 5 200 140 100 40 12 -- 360° 1984? USA MA-1 AI 2 35 25 18 7 2 1 e90° 1959 USA MA-1 (1961 on) AI 3 43 30 22 9 3 1 e90° 1961 USA MG-3, MG-10 AI 2 43 30 22 9 3 1 e90° 1956/1957 USA RTA-4100 series SS 5 126 71 40 23 13 -- 360° ? USA UPD-4/9 SLAR 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1974 USA UPD-8 SLAR 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1983? USA ZPQ-1 TESAR SLAR 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1994 USA ZPY-2 MP-RTIP AS 6 200 200 200 200 60 -- 30° 2016 SAR, GMTI -- -- -- -- -- -- 360° USA ZPY-3 MFAS SS 6 150 150 85 48 27 -- 360° 2020 USA ZPY-4 (RDR-1700B) SS 6 120 120 120 114 63 -- 300° 2013 USA ZPY-8 Osprey AI 6 30 21 15 6 2 -- 240° 2020 SS 100 56 32 18 10 -Remarks Key: A: LPI B: Phased array C: SAR mode D: Export only. E: NCTR mode F: Canceled G: ISAR mode H: Performance estimated J: Ground Motion Tracking (GMTI) for gunships
Eng # Country System Function Gen Lge Med Small VSmall Stealthy Targets
Annex J3 - Air Radars (continued)
Low alt. only B, C B, C, G C, G B, C, G, H
F Aerostat radar
F F
H
Remarks
J3-6 America’s Aircraft
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
USA AQS-4A/B/C Dipping 1 0.5 0.2 HFa 1953 -- Aural, Shallow only USA AQS-4D Dipping 1 0.7 0.2 HFa 1955 -- Aural, Shallow only USA AQS-5 Dipping 1 0.9 0.4 HFa 1957 -- Aural, Int I max depth USA AQS-10 Dipping 3 1.5 0.4 HFa 1959 -- Int I max depth -USA AQS-13/13A Dipping 4 2.0 0.5 MFa 1960/64 USA AQS-13B Dipping 4 2.2 0.5 MFa 1969 --USA AQS-13E Dipping 5 2.4 0.8 MFa 1981 USA AQS-13F Dipping 5 2.6 0.8 MFa 1984 -USA AQS-22 Dipping 6 4.0 1.4 LMFa-MF 2002 -USA SSQ-1 Sonobuoy 1 -- 0.3 HF 1955 1 B-size, Directional, Aural3, Shallow only USA SSQ-2B/C Sonobuoy 1 -- 0.3 LF-HF 1951 1 Omni-directional, Aural3, Int I max depth a USA SSQ-15 Sonobuoy 2 1.0 -- HF 1957 0.5 B-size, Omni-directional, Int I max depth USA SSQ-20 Sonobuoy 2 -- 0.5 MF 1954 1 C-size, Directional, Shallow only, British T7725 USA SSQ-23 Sonobuoy 3 1.0 0.8 LF-LMFa 1957 1 Omni-directional, Shallow only, Julie EER USA SSQ-28 LOFAR Sonobuoy 3 -- 1.1 VLF-LMF 1960 2 Omni-directional, Int I max depth USA SSQ-38 LOFAR Sonobuoy 3 -- 1.3 VLF-LF 1964 24, 72 Omni-directional USA SSQ-38A LOFAR Sonobuoy 4 -- 1.3 VLF-LF 1966 24, 60, 72 Omni-directional 1, 3 Omni-directional, Julie EER USA SSQ-41/41A LOFAR Sonobuoy 4 1.5 1.5 VLF-MFa 1964/65 USA SSQ-41B LOFAR Sonobuoy 5 -- 1.5 VLF-HF 1975 1, 3, 8 Omni-directional USA SSQ-47A/47B Sonobuoy 4 1.3 -- HFa 1965/70 0.5 Omni-directional 1969 1 Omni-directional USA SSQ-50 CASS Sonobuoy 4 1.5 -- MFa USA SSQ-50A CASS Sonobuoy 5 1.6 -- MFa 1977 0.5 Omni-directional USA SSQ-53 DIFAR Sonobuoy 5 -- 1.7 VLF-LMF 1968 1, 8 Directional, Shallow only USA SSQ-53A DIFAR Sonobuoy 5 -- 1.8 VLF-LMF 1974 1, 4 Directional USA SSQ-53B/53C DIFAR Sonobuoy 5 -- 1.8 VLF-LMF 1982/84 1, 3, 8 Directional, 53C is G-size USA SSQ-53D DIFAR Sonobuoy 6 -- 1.9 VLF-LMF 1991 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional USA SSQ-53D(2) DIFAR Sonobuoy 6 -- 2.0 VLF-LMF 1994 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional USA SSQ-53D(3) DIFAR Sonobuoy 6 -- 2.0 VLF-LMF 1996 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional, SS6 capable USA SSQ-53E DIFAR Sonobuoy 6 -- 2.1 VLF-LMF 1998 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional, CFS6, SS6 capable -- 1.1 MF Omni-directional, Shallow only, Separate channel 2.3 VLF-LMF 2000 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional, CFS6, GPS, EER, SS6 capable USA SSQ-53F DIFAR Sonobuoy 6 2.08 -- 1.2 MF Omni-directional, MF separate channel USA SSQ-53G DIFAR Sonobuoy 7 2.58 2.5 VLF-LMF 2015 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional, CFS6, GPS, EER, SS6 capable -- 1.3 MF Omni-directional, Shallow only, Separate channel USA SSQ-62/62A/62B DICASS Sonobuoy 5 1.8 -- MFa 1977/79/82 0.5 Directional USA SSQ-62C DICASS Sonobuoy 6 1.8 -- MFa 1992 1 Directional USA SSQ-62D DICASS Sonobuoy 6 2.0 -- MFa 1997 1 Directional, CFS6 USA SSQ-62E DICASS Sonobuoy 6 2.0 -- MFa 2003 1 Directional, CFS6, SS6 capable USA SSQ-62F DICASS Sonobuoy 7 2.2 -- MFa 2016 1 Directional, CFS6, GPS, SS6 capable
Base Base Gen- Active Passive Freqa Life Country System Name Type eration Range Range Band IOC Hours Remarks
Annex K2 - Airborne Search Sonars
America’s Aircraft
K-1
Green Yvan (Order #28288140)
Sonobuoy Sonobuoy Sonobuoy Sonobuoy Sonobuoy Sonobuoy Sonobuoy Sonobuoy
5 -- 6 3.08 6 3.0 6 3.5 7 4.0 -- -- -- -- -- --
2.6 VLF-LMF 1980/82 4, 8 Directional, Int IV min depth 2.8 VLF-LMF 1992 1, 4, 8 Directional, EER, CZ4Int II min depth 2.8 VLF-LMFa 2001 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Directional, CFS6, CZ5 EER, Int I min depth 2007 6 Directional, CFS6, GPS, IEER, AEER 3.0 VLF-LMFa 3.0 VLF-LMFa 2019 6 Directional, CFS6, GPS, AEER 6 EER sound source, 2 charges, Int II min depth -- LMFa 1996 -- LMFa 2000 6 EER sound source, 2 charges, Int I min depth -- LMFa 2013/19 8 Electronic sound source for AEER system, CFS6
Notes: aActive sonars have the frequency they transmit on marked with a superscript “a.” 1) Unless otherwise noted, sonobuoys and dipping sonars can reach depths of Intermediate II or deeper. 2) Unless otherwise noted, sonobuoys are standard NATO A-size (see Sonobouy Sizes below). 3) * : Aural sonobuoys have no processor; the operator listens directly to the sonobuoy output. SSQ-1 has 8 auditory channels, the SSQ-2 family has 16 channels. A maximum of six sonobuoys can be listened to per Tactical Turn. 4) SSQ-77B can use direct path or CZ propagation path. The path must be chosen before the sonobuoy is dropped and cannot be changed once deployed. 5) SSQ-77C is the only DIFAR sonobuoy that can use both direct path and CZ propagation paths. The player chooses which path each Tactical Turn via CFS6. 6) CFS: Command Function Select. Sonobuoys with this feature can remotely change RF frequency channels, alter sonobuoy life to include command scuttle, switch between acoustic channels (SSQ-53F/G) or propagation paths (SSQ-77C). DICASS sonobuoys can also change sensor depth, only deeper, as well as selecting which Tactical Turns the sonobuoy transmits and which waveform to use (SSQ-125A). 7) GPS: The sonobuoy is equipped with Global Positioning System (satellite navigation) receiver and can send its exact position along with any detected acoustic data. 8) "Julie" EER: Julie Explosive Echo Ranging (uses Mk 50 and 60 series point explosive charges as the LMF sound source). SSQ-53F and G and SSQ-77B are the receivers for explosive echo ranging (EER) sound sources. The active range for these sonobuoys are for EER only. This aircraft must fly within 3 nmi of the sonobuoy and drop EER sound sources in that Tactical Turn. EER sources are considered to be LF transmissions for Layer purposes. 9) SS6 Capable: The sonobuoy has been modified to be able to function in Sea State 6 seas. 10) Acronyms: ADAR: Air Deployable Active Receiver AEER: Advanced Extended Echo Ranging (uses SSQ-125/125A as the sound source) CASS: Command Activated Sonobuoy System DIFAR: Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording DICASS: Directional CASS EER: Extended Echo Ranging (uses SSQ-110/110A/110B as sound sources) IEER: Improved Extended Echo Ranging (uses SSQ-110/110A/110B as sound sources) LOFAR: Low Frequency Analysis and Recording VLAD: Vertical Line Array DIFAR 11) Sonobuoy Size: Size Type Dimensions Weight Remarks A: 4.875 in x 36 in (124mm x 914mm) 15.5 - 39 lbs (7 - 17.7 kg) NATO standard sonobuoy size, fits in external launch tubes. B: 6.875 in x 60 in (175mm x 1,520mm) 60 - 65 lbs (27.2 - 29.5 kg) The sonobuoys are launched from 1-3 internal tubes. C: 9.75 in x 60 in (248mm x 1,520mm) 70 - 80 lbs (31.8 - 36.3 kg) A British sonobuoy size, launched from internal tubes. G: 4.875 in x 16.5 in (124mm x 419mm) 9 - 11 lbs (4.1 - 5 kg) A half-size A, or Dwarf, sonobuoy.
USA SSQ-77/77A VLAD USA SSQ-77B VLAD USA SSQ-77C VLAD USA SSQ-101A ADAR USA SSQ-101B ADAR USA SSQ-110/110A USA SSQ-110B USA SSQ-125/125A
Base Base Gen- Active Passive Freq Life Country System Name Type eration Range Range Band IOC Hours Remarks
Annex K2 - Airborne Search Sonars (continued)
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# of Gen- ASW Total Search Localization # of Active Country Aircraft Sonobuoys eration System Channels Channels Channels Channels Remarks USA EC-121P 20e 4 AQA-5 16 16 0 0 Operator limited to 8 channels per TT. USA MH-60R Seahawk 25 6 UYS-2 99 64 18 14 Operator limited to 32 channels per TT. 6 SQQ-28 12 8 4 4 Ship-based sonobuoy processor. USA P-2E/F/H Neptune 28/4/4 2 AQA-1 16 16* 12 4 (*) Search channels are aural only (SSQ-2). Operator limited to 2 non-search channels per TT. USA SP-2E/H Neptune 64/4 2/3 AQA-1/4 4/16 16 0 4 Operator limited to 4 search channels per TT. AQA-1 processes 2 active channels per TT. USA P-3A Orion 36/9 3 AQA-3/4 16 16 0 4 Two operators limited to 8 channels per TT. USA P-3A/B Orion 36 4 AQA-5 31 25 0 6 Two operators limited to 16 channels per TT. USA P-3A/B Orion Update 84 5 AQA-7(V)2/5 31 21 6 4 Two operators limited to 32 channels per TT. USA P-3C Orion/Update I 84 5 AQA-7(V)1/4 31 21 6 4 Two operators limited to 32 channels per TT. USA P-3C Orion Update II 84 5 AQA-7(V)7/8 99 64 18 14 Two operators limited to 32 channels per TT. USA P-3C Orion Update II.5 84 5 AQA-7(V)10/11 99 64 18 14 Two operators limited to 32 channels per TT. USA P-3C Update III 84 6 UYS-1 99 64 18 14 Two operators limited to 64 channels per TT. USA P-5A/B Marlin 28/4/4 2 AQA-1 16 16* 12 4 (*) Search channels are aural only (SSQ-2). Operator limited to 2 non-search channels per TT. USA SP-5A/B Marlin 32/4 2/3 AQA-1/4 4/16 16 0 4 Operator limited to 4 search channels per TT. AQA-1 processes 2 active channels per TT. USA P-7A LRAACA 150 6 UYS-2 99 64 18 14 Two operators limited to 64 channels per TT. USA P-8A Poseidon 126 7 AQQ-2 99 64 16 19 Two operators can monitor 96 channels per TT. USA S-2D/E/F Tracker 32 3 AQA-3/4 16 16 0 4 One operator limited to 4 channels per TT. USA S-2G Tracker 32 5 AQA-7(V)3 31 21 6 4 One operator limited to 8 channels per TT. USA S-3A Viking 60 5 OL-82 31 21 6 4 One operator limited to 8 channels per TT. USA S-3B Viking 60 6 UYS-1 99 64 18 14 One operator limited to 16 channels per TT. USA SH-2D/F Seasprite 15 5 SQR-17 16 4 2 2 Ship-based sonobuoy processor. USA SH-2G Seasprite 15 6 UYS-503 16 0 8 8 One operator limited to 16 channels per TT. 6 SQR-17A 16 8 2 2 Ship-based sonobuoy processor. USA SH-3H Sea King 24 5 SQR-17 16 4 2 2 Ship-based sonobuoy processor. USA SH-60B Seahawk 25 6 UYS-1 99 64 18 14 One operator limited to 16 channels per TT. 6 SQQ-28 12 8 4 4 Ship-based sonobuoy processor. USA SH-60F 14 6 AQS-13F 99 4 2 2 Operator limited to 4 total channels. 6 SQQ-28 12 8 4 4 Ship-based sonobuoy processor. Notes: 1) Sonobuoy loadouts by size A/B/C. 2) Sonobuoy processors can process data from sonobouys of the same generation and one earlier. 3) Channel allocation based on the standard that a LOFAR sonobuoy uses one channel. Generation 5 and 6 processors that use DIFAR, DICASS, and ADAR sonobuoys require two channels per sonobuoy. DIFAR, DICASS, and ADAR sonobuoys with Generation 7 processors require only one channel per sonobuoy. 4) SSQ-53 series DIFAR sonobuoys become the primary search sensor for platforms with Generation 6 and 7 processors. 5) Ship-based sonobuoy processors require radar LOS between the helicopter and ship to be used. 6) TT: Tactical Turn
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