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In 1963, the Navy was searching for a new plane to serve in the Carrier Onboard Delivery, or COD, program. The plane they used had a 300-mile range. The Chief of Naval Operations ordered a feasibility study of using the C-130 on aircraft carriers. Lt. James Flatley III, a fighter pilot attached to [i]USS Forrestal,[/i] landed a Marine Corps KC-130 refueling variant on the Forrestal in October 1963. He performed 29 touch-and-go landings, 21 unassisted full-stop landings (no tailhook on the Hercules!) and 21 unassisted (no catapult) takeoffs at weights up to the aircraft's maximum rated weight. For his efforts, Lt. Flatley, who would later be promoted to Captain, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. As for the Hercules "Super COD" project, the Navy decided that even though the plane was clearly capable of landing on a carrier, using it in regular service was inviting disaster and went with a smaller airframe.
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Can f-15 land on a carrier?
No, it can not. F-15N was a proposed version for carrier operations but it was not built. No F-15 can land or start from the carrier.
Which type of aircraft did Lockheed Martin built?
Lockheed Martin built the U-2 spy-plane, F-16, F-22, F-35, the AC-130 aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117.
Max speed of FA 18 landing on a aircraft carrier?
There really isn't a max speed of an F/A-18 landing on an aircraft carrier because: (skip to the bottom for the general and quick answer which is just a guess) 1) If the aircraft was going too fast, the tail hook would break upon hooking onto the wires 2) If the aircraft was going too fast, the wires the plane uses to stop would snap when the tail hook hooked them at a high speed 3)If the aircraft was flying over a speed of 240 knots (nautical miles per hour) the planes landing gear and flaps would automtically retract 4) The perfered speed to land (or the speed you should be traveling if you are doing everything right) should be 135 knots 5)If you were going too fast, the Landing Signal Officer (or LSO) would tell you to wave off (or abort the current landing pattern and realign for a new landing) So if there had to be a max speed to land on a carrier I'd say it would probably be about 150-160 knots
What type of aircraft are on board the USS Nimitz?
The USS Nimitz, an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, typically carries a variety of aircraft, including F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet fighter jets, E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft, and C-2 Greyhound transport planes. It may also host aircraft like the MH-60 Seahawk helicopters for anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue missions. The specific complement can vary based on mission requirements and deployments.
What is CASU F 13 Det A US Navy in World War 2?
"CASU" stands for Combat Aircraft Support Unit; the "F" stands for Forward Area.The listing would normally be spelled out like this:CASU(F)-13, Det. ARead properly, it would read:Combat Aircraft Support Unit, Forward Area 13, Detachment A, U.S. NavyRecords show that CASU(F)-13 was forward deployed in the Southwest Pacific on the islands of Pityilu and Ponamin Manus Province Papua New Guinea beginning in late 1945.CASU also stands for "Carrier Aircraft Support Unit" - however, the "F" indicates it as a forward unit shore base, and not a shipboard unit.
How do the f-16 operate on a CVN?
F-16s are part of the United States Air Force, not the United States Navy. F-16s are incapable of operating with an aircraft carrier due to the fact that they do not have the required equipment to launch from or land on an aircraft carrier.
Can an f-18 fighter jet land any where?
No, it is restricted to landing on either a conventional runway, or on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Can f-15 land on a carrier?
No, it can not. F-15N was a proposed version for carrier operations but it was not built. No F-15 can land or start from the carrier.
How did the F-14 tomcat take off?
The F-14 can take off from a conventional land based runway or from the deck of an aircraft carrier utilizing the ship's catapult system.
How many f-22 raptors does an aircraft carrier support?
NONE f-22 is an air force plane; air force planes don't land on aircraft carriers it would kill their landing gear. F-22s don't have arrestor gear or the means of attaching to the catapult system. The F-35 is the newest carrier born aircraft currently still in the testing phase of carrier landings. Different versions are built,one being a verticle take off and landing capable plane the other being a catapult launched version.
Why do aircraft carriers have an R as their ID When destroyers have a D and Frigates an F?
CV is a carrier. CVE is an escort carrier. CVL was a light carrier. No "R" in those names.
What is the F-4 Phantom tail hook weight?
The F-4 Phantom II is equipped with a tail hook that typically weighs around 50 to 60 pounds (approximately 23 to 27 kilograms). This tail hook is designed for carrier operations, allowing the aircraft to catch arrestor wires on an aircraft carrier's landing deck. Its robust design ensures the aircraft can safely land on moving ships, a critical capability for naval aviation.
Why did they call a f-16 a f-16?
F stand for Fighter. 16 is the model number for the jet aircraft fighter. Just like the F-15.
Have India f16 aircraft?
No, India does not have F-16
What is the Aircraft Classification Number of the F-16?
5151211
What type of aircraft is the F-16?
In US service it is a fighter aircraft. However, the Israeli Air Force loves it and has developed recce, bomber and multi-role aircraft from it. Their latest, the F-16 "Sufa" is a real winner.
What is the Max height of an F-16 aircraft?
It is exactly 16 ft to the top of the tail.
