E-2C HawkeyeE 2C Hawkeye airplane model. The U. S. Navy E 2C Hawkeye is the "eyes and ears" for US Carrier Battle Groups. They are equipped with a long range surveillance radar and have significant communication capability. The E 2C Hawkeye is normally based aboard aircraft carriers, acting as the airborne "quarterback," or battle manager for the fleet. There currently is one squadron of four Hawkeyes in each carrier air wing (CVW). The E 2C Hawkeye is an all

The YB-49 was born when Northrop modified two YB-35's to jet power

It can perform a variety of missions

and Japanese reliance on night transport

Boeing Model 247 United airliner airplane model

later replaced by the R-2800-42W

This model is painted to reflect this specialized aircraft

Operational experience gained in Vietnam had a direct influence on the addition of the cannon

The Lockheed Warning Star also served as a testbed for experimental radar and electronic equipment throughout its operational life

The F6F's most spectacular exploit was the destruction of more than 160 enemy aircraft in one day - 19 June 1944 - in the Battle of the Philippine Sea

and a range with maximum fuel and 147 passengers of 5

8-percent-thick wing has 24 sweepback at the quarter chord line

It is a jam-resistant system capable of operating while experiencing heavy electronic countermeasures