Military Aircraft
• Military aircraft
include Cargo,
Fighter, Bomber,
trainer, and special
mission.
• A-attack
• B-Bomber
• C-Cargo
• F-Fighter
• H-Helicopter
• K-Refueling Tanker
• O-Observation
• S-Surveillance
• T-Trainer
• U-Utility
• V-Vertical Take-off
• X-Experimental
MilitarySmall Aircraft
Large Frame
• Cargo
• Bombers
Fighters / Fighter Bombers
Photo on the right is a good
example of a multi use aircraft
Military calls it a T-39
General aviation it a
saber liner
Military Aircraft
747
•747 Shuttle Carrier
Special Mission A/C
•Firefighting
•Air Force One
•Commercial
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Military Aviation
Helicopters
• Helicopters are rotary wing A/C ranging in size from single seat to 50 passenger.
• Some carry loads in excess of 10 tons.
• Fuel capacities range from 70-1000 gal.
• Internal fuel tanks are usually located under the cabin floor.
• Auxiliary fuel tanks are located in the aft section or attached to the outside of the cabin
• Helicopters are constructed mainly of Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and composites.
• Hazards included:
– Rotor blades which can dip to 4’ of the ground
– The tail rotor which can be nearly invisible
when spinning.
– Approaching from uphill or carrying objects
above the waist.
Military Aviation
Helicopters