Tentatively Scheduled Static Display Aircraft
You’ll see these exciting planes on the ground, but not in the air.
RC-12 Guardrail
The GUARDRAIL Common Sensor (GR/CS) systems are remotely controlled, airborne collection and location systems with ground based processing, analysis, and reporting capabilities. Each aircraft is remotely linked to an Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) on the ground. All operators are located in the IPF. Ground personnel remotely task, tune, and direct the airborne sensor suite. Near real time reaction and re-tasking based on current intelligence information is routine.
In its various configurations, the RC-12 accommodates a crew of two and has an operational endurance of approximately 5.5 hours. Missions are normally conducted with up to 3 aircraft flying in orchestrated patterns to achieve precision geo-location results. The maximum cruising speed of the aircraft is 265 knots (305 mph) at 14,000 feet and maximum takeoff weight.
A system consists of an Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) consisting of 4 each 40 ft vans, 6 to 12 Airborne Relay Facilities (ARFs), an Auxiliary Ground Equipment (AGE) test van, 3 Interoperable Data Links (IDLs), a power distribution system, and associated ground support equipment.
Thanks to Fort Huachuca, AZ for provide the RC-12 Static Display Aircraft.
LifeLine Helicopter
LifeLine has been serving Indiana residents for more than 25 years, and was Indiana’s first helicopter critical care transport system in the state and remains the most experienced provider of its kind.
Grace on Wings
Grace on Wings is a non-profit organization that provides cost-effective airplane transport for individuals needing to travel within the Midwest area for important medical treatment. To be eligible, a patient or a family member must have a condition requiring medically-supervised transport of a distance of at least 150 miles. Grace on Wings also transports missionaries to remote locations not serviced by commercial airlines.
More on Grace on Wings.
MV-22 Osprey
The V-22 is a joint service, multi-mission aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. It performs VTOL missions as effectively as a conventional helicopter while also having the long-range cruise abilities of a twin turboprop aircraft.
The Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft with a 38-foot rotor system and engine/transmission nacelle mounted on each wing tip. It can operate as a helicopter when taking off and landing vertically. Once airborne, the nacelles rotate forward 90 degrees for horizontal flight, converting the V-22 to a high-speed, fuel-efficient turboprop airplane. The wing rotates for compact storage aboard ship. The first flight occurred in March 1989. The V-22 is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft powered by two pivoting Rolls-Royce AE1107C engines.
The Marine Corps is the lead service in the development of the Osprey. The Marine Corps version, the MV-22A, will be an assault transport for troops, equipment and supplies, and will be capable of operating from ships or from expeditionary airfields ashore. The Navy’s HV-22A will provide combat search and rescue, delivery and retrieval of special warfare teams along with fleet logistic support transport. The Air Force CV-22A will conduct long-range special operations missions.
Thanks to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT-204) from MCAS New River for providing three Ospreys!
T-34C “Turbo Mentor”
The T-34C Turbomentor is an unpressurized two-seat, tandem cockpit low-wing turboprop trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots.
The T-34C is used to provide primary flight training for student pilots. As a secondary mission, approximately 10 percent of the aircraft provide pilot proficiency and other aircraft support services to Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Naval Air Systems Command’s “satellite sites” operated throughout the continental United States. The T-34C was procured as a commercial-derivative aircraft certified under an FAA Type Certificate. The T-34C was derived from the civilian Beechcraft Bonanza. Throughout its life, the aircraft has been operated and commercially supported by the Navy using FAA processes, procedures and certifications.
Thanks to NAS Whiting Field for providing the T-34C static display aircraft.
T-45 “Goshawk”
The T-45A Goshawk is a tandem-seat, carrier capable, jet trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots.
The T-45A aircraft, the Navy version of the British Aerospace Hawk aircraft, is used for intermediate and advanced portions of the Navy/Marine Corps pilot training program for jet carrier aviation and tactical strike missions. The T-45A has replaced the T-2 Buckeye trainer and the TA-4 trainer with an integrated training system that includes the T-45A Goshawk aircraft, operations and instrument fighter simulators, academics, and training integration system. There are two versions of T-45 aircraft currently in operational use at this time, the T-45A and T-45C derivatives. The T-45A, which became operational in 1991, contains an analog design cockpit while the new T-45C (began delivery in December 1997) is built around a new digital “glass cockpit” design. The T-45 Goshawk is powered by a single Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour turbofan engine.
Thanks to NAS Meridian and NAS Kingsville for providing the T-45 static display aircraft.
C-130 “Hercules”
The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations
Using its aft loading ramp and door the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel. In an aerial delivery role, it can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips powered by (4) Rolls-Royce T-56 Turboprop Engines.
The flexible design of the Hercules enables it to be configured for many different missions, allowing for one aircraft to perform the role of many. Much of the special mission equipment added to the Hercules is removable, allowing the aircraft to revert back to its cargo delivery role if desired. Additionally, the C-130 can be rapidly reconfigured for the various types of cargo such as palletized equipment, floor-loaded material, airdrop platforms, container delivery system bundles, vehicles and personnel or aero medical evacuation.
Thanks to 123rd AW, Kentucky Air National Guard for providing the C-130 static display aircraft.
A-10 Thunderbolt II
The A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
The A-10/OA-10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines.
The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. Their self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam. Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is lost.
Thanks to the 303rd FS from Whiteman AFB for providing the A -10 static display aircraft.
SH-60B “Seahawk”
The Seahawk is a twin-engine helicopter. It is used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations. The Navy’s SH-60B Seahawk is an airborne platform based aboard cruisers, destroyers, and frigates and deploys sonobuoys (sonic detectors) and torpedoes in an anti-submarine role. They also extend the range of the ship’s radar capabilities. The Navy’s SH-60F is carrier-based. The HH-60H, also aboard carriers and ashore, is used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. By 2015, the only models of Seahawk in the Navy will be the MH-60S and the MH-60R. Some versions, such as the Air Force’s MH-60 G Pave Hawk and the Coast Guard’s HH-60J Jayhawk, are equipped with a rescue hoist with a 250 foot (75 meter) cable that has a 600 pound (270 kg) lift capability, and a retractable in-flight refueling probe. The Army’s UH-60L Black Hawk can carry 11 soldiers or 2,600 pounds (1,170 kg) of cargo or sling load 9,000 pounds (4,050 kg) of cargo.
Thanks to HSL-46 from Naval Station Mayport for providing the SH-60B static display aircraft.
AH-64 Apache
Mission Conducts rear, close, and shaping missions including deep precision strike. Conducts distributed operations, precision strikes against relocatable targets, and provides armed reconnaissance when required in day, night, obscured battlefield and adverse weather conditions. Entered Army Service AH-64 (1984); AH-64D (1998) Description and Specifications The AH-64 Apache is The Army’s heavy division/corps attack helicopter. The AH-64D Longbow remanufacture effort incorporates a millimeter wave fire control radar (FCR), radar frequency interferometer (RFI), fire-and-forget radar-guided HELLFIRE missile and cockpit management and digitization enhancements. The combination of the FCR, RFI, and the advanced navigation and avionics suite of the aircraft provide increased situational awareness, lethality and survivability. Combat mission speed: 167 mph Combat range: 300 miles Combat endurance: 2.5 hours Length: 49 ft 5 in Mission weight: 16,600 lbs Armament: HELLFIRE missiles, 2.75” rockets and 30mm chain gun
Thanks to the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Army Reserve at Ft. Knox, Kentucky for providing the AH-64 static display aircraft.
