2-8: US Navy Aircraft + 2-9: USMC Platforms

fighter; ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions

what is the mission set of the F-35C Lightning II?

enhanced landing gear; 2 wheels at its nose-wheel instead of 1; capability to fold its wings; shape

what are identifying characteristics of a F-35C Lightning II?

Fighter and Attack; escort and fleet air defense, force projection, interdiction, and close & deep air support

What is the mission of a F/A-18E/F Super Hornet?

both single-seat and dual seat versions; multiple weapons and missiles attached under its wings

what are identifying characteristics of a F/A-18E/F Super Hornet?

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

what is the name of this aircraft?

electronic attack

What is the missions set of a E/A-18G Growler?

electronic attack pods located on the tips of its wings

what are some identifying characteristics of a E/A-18G Growler?

E/A-18G Growler

what is the name of this aircraft?

F-35C Lightning II

what is the name of this aircraft?

airborne early warning; tactical battle management and command & control aircraft

what is the mission set of a E-2D Hawkeye?

enlarged circular radar disc on the topside of the aircraft's main frame

what are identifying characteristics of an E-2D Hawkeye?

E-2D Hawkeye

what is the name of this aircraft?

Multi-mission; Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

what is the mission set of a P-8A Poseidon?

Boeing or commercial aircraft-like structure with an engine under each of its wings

what are identifying characteristics of a P-8A Poseidon?

P-8A Poseidon

what is the name of this aircraft?

Airborne post command; TACAMO; linking the National Command Authority with the nation's nuclear forces by relaying emergency action messages; airborne command post

What is the mission set of a E-6B Mercury?

tighter airframe, aft-swept wings, and four smaller engines (compared to the P-8A)

what are identifying characteristics of a E-6B Mercury?

E-6B Mercury

what is the name of this aircraft?

maritime strike; undersea and surface warfare

What is the mission set of a MH-60R "Romeo" Seahawk?

back wheel being further forward compared to a MH-60S; radar dome on the front pointed upwards

what are identifying characteristics of a MH-60R "Romeo" Seahawk?

MH-60R "Romeo" Seahawk

what is the name of this aircraft?

Sea Combat; surface warfare, special operations forces support, and combat search and rescue; humanitarian assistance/disaster relief

what is the mission set of a MH-60S "Sierra" Knighthawk?

back wheel being further backwards compared MH-60R; radar dome on the front is point down

what are identifying characteristics of an MH-60S "Sierra" Knighthawk?

MH-60S "Sierra" Knighthawk

what is the name of this aircraft?

Heavy-Life Helicopter; airborne mine counter measure (AMCM); vertical onboard delivery (VOD)

what is the mission set of the MH-53E Sea Dragon?

seven blades; machine guns and minesweeping systems; all black

what are identifying characteristics of a MH-53E Sea Dragon?

MH-53E Sea Dragon

what is the name of this aircraft?

fleet logistics support; aerial logistics capability; carrier onboard delivery (COD)

what is the mission set of the CMV-22B?

rotating, three bladed tiltrotor structure

what are identifying characteristics of a CMV-22B?

CMV-22B

what is the name of this aircraft?

Vertical take off and landing aircraft; combines functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft

what is the mission set of a MV-22 Osprey?

three-bladed tiltrotor propellers; paint scheme and "marines" branding to distinguish from CMV-22B

what are identifying characteristics of a MV-22 Osprey?

MV-22 Osprey

what is the name of this aircraft?

ship to shore personnel transportation; amphibious combat vehicle variant papa; expeditionary mobility capability and capacity

what is the mission set of ACV-P?

eight wheels and machine gun

what are identifying characteristics of a ACV-P?

ACV-P

what is the name of this vehicle?

high mobility artillery rocket system

fire artillery and anti-aircraft missiles at a range

what is the mission set of a HIMARS?

missile system on a truck

what are identifying characteristics of a HIMARS?

HIMARS

what is the name of this system?

MQ-9A Reaper

What is this platform's name?

hunter-killer operations, combining ISR with strike operations against dynamic targets; CAS and CSAR

What is the mission of MQ-9A reaper?

KC-130 tanker

What is the name of this platform?

Primarily used for aerial refueling but also serves as expeditionary transport for cargo, troops, and supplies, making it the backbone of USMC aviation. 

What is the mission of the KC-130 tanker?

UH-1Y Venom

What is the name of this platform?

Performs missions from troop transport and combat assault, close air support (CAS), armed escort, reconnaissance, search & rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and command & control.

What is the mission of the UH-1Y Venom?

AH-1Z Viper

What is the name of this platform?

Flying artillery; The Viper provides Airborne Fire Support, Reconnaissance, Close Air Support (CAS), Anti-Air Warfare, and Armed Escort.

What is the mission of the AH-1Z Viper?

LAV-25

What is the name of this platform?

for reconnaissance, security, command & control, and assault

What is the mission of the LAV-25?

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