Transcript Aircraft Types, Commercial and Military

Aircraft Types
Commercial and Military
Airport Firefighter
Types of Aircraft
• Aircraft are categorized according to their
intended purpose.
• There are three common categories, they
are:
• General Aviation
• Commercial Aviation
• Military Aviation
General Aviation
• General aviation includes those used for
training, business and agricultural.
• Aircraft in this category generally hold less
than 12 passengers.
General Aviation
Learjet Business A/C
Commercial Aviation
• This category includes commuter, cargo,
and Firefighting aircraft.
• Usually hold in excess of 20 passengers.
Commercial Aviation
737 Commercial A/C
Commercial Aviation
757 Commercial A/C
Commercial Aviation
Military Aircraft
• Military aircraft
include Cargo, Fighter,
Bomber, trainer, and
special mission.
• A-attack
• B-Bomber
• C-Cargo
• F-Fighter
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H-Helicopter
K-Refueling Tanker
O-Observation
S-Surveillance
T-Trainer
U-Utility
V-Vertical Take-off
X-Experimental
Military Aircraft
AV-8B Harrier Attack A/C
Military Aircraft
A-6 and F-14 Fighter and refueling A/C
Military Aircraft
A-10 Warthog
Bombers
B-52 BUF
Military Aircraft
MH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter
Military Aircraft
F-14 Tomcat Fighter A/C
Military Aircraft
F-18 Superhornet
Military Aircraft
Fighter
F-4 Phantom
Military Aircraft
OV-1 Observation A/C
Military Aircraft
SR-71 Surveillance A/C
Military Aircraft
Experimental
X-29 Experimental A/C
Military Aircraft
Experimental
Aroura
Military Aircraft
747 Shuttle Carrier Special Mission A/C
Military Aircraft
Special/Transport
C-9 Nightingale Special Mission A/C
Military Aircraft
Cargo/Transport
C-130 Cargo A/C
Military Aircraft
Transport
V-22 Osprey
Military Aircraft
F-18 Fighter A/C
Military Aircraft
EA-6B Surveillance/Attack A/C
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
Military Aviation
Helicopters
• 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
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Always approach in sight of the pilot
Approach when pilot gives signal
Approach from downhill if possible.
Carry objects horizontally below waist
Maintain sufficient clearance for the main rotor
and tail rotor, Clear the ground around the A/C
for at least 50’ the the helipad.
Military Helicopters