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AIRCRAFTS
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Planes
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Harrier
-Single-seat attack aircraft
-Unique vertical take-off and landing capability
-Laser-guided bombs
-Reconnaissance pod also available
Harrier Specifications
Engines:
One Rolls-Royce Pegasus vectored thrust turbofan
Length:
46ft 4in (14.12m)
Wingspan:
30ft 4in (9.24m)
Top Speed:
661mph (1,065km/h)
Accommodation:
Crew of 1 or 2
Details
The current versions of the Harrier are the pilot-only GR7 (which is being upgraded with more powerful engines and electronic systems to become the GR9) and the two-seat T10 which, when not used as a training aircraft, can also be used in combat.The Harrier uses a variety of weapons such as laser and GPS-guided bombs against buildings, infra-red missiles against tanks, cluster munitions and general-purpose bombs. When required, the Harrier can also be fitted with a pod fitted with cameras to provide reconnaissance of the target and battle areas.and is armed with up to sixteen general-purpose bombs, four Maverick anti-tank missiles, Paveway 2 and 3 laser-guided bombs and CRV-7 rocket pods. Future attack weapons will include Brimstone anti-armour missiles and Storm Shadow cruise missiles. For self-defence, two AIM-9L Sidewinders or Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air missiles (ASRAAM) can be carried. The Joint Reconnaissance Pod, when fitted, is mounted under the centre fuselage.
Roles
-Air Interdiction (AI). Low- or medium-level attacks using precision-guided, freefall or retarded bombs.
-Close Air Support (CAS). Air attacks against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces.
-Reconnaissance
Price- 31.6 million GBP
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Jaguar
-Single-seat attack and reconnaissance aircraft
-Two-seat trainer
-Upgraded to use GPS navigation and helmet-mounted missile sight
Jaguar Specifications
Engines:
Two Turbomeca/Rolls-Royce Adour turbofans
Length:
55ft 2in (16.83m)
Wingspan:
28ft 6 in (8.69m)
Top Speed:
1,056mph (1,700km/h)
Accommodation:
GR3: pilot only;
T4: pilot and pupil in tandem
Details
The Jaguar is capable of using 1,000lb general purpose bombs, Paveway laser- and GPS-guided bombs, rocket pods and its Aden cannon. For self-defence a pair of Sidewinder or ASRAAM air-to-air missiles air-to-air missiles can be mounted on the over-wing hardpoints. It can be fitted with an external fuel tank on the centreline pylon, or 2 tanks under the wings. In the reconnaissance role the Jaguar is fited with an externally mounted pod, equipped with conventional 'wet film' and sensors. It can also carry the Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designator (TIALD) pod for self-designation or co-operative designation of precision-guided weapons.
Roles
-Air Interdiction (AI). Low- or medium-level attacks using precision-guided, freefall or retarded bombs.
-Close Air Support (CAS). Air action against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces on the ground.
-Tactical Reconnaissance (Tac Recce).
Price- 48.7 million GBP
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Tornado GR4
-Two-seat supersonic attack aircraft
-Flies at low-level
-'Swing Wings' move in flight
-Carries Cruise Missiles and
-Laser- and GPS-guided bombs
Details
A major feature is the Tornado's 'swing wings' (or 'variable geometry' to give it its correct title). With the wings swept fully forward, the aircraft can fly very slowly - ideal for landing on short, unprepared runways. With the wings swept to their full 68°, the aircraft can fly supersonically, whilst at the intermediate position the manoeuvrability is greatly increased - useful should the aircraft need to undertake rapid action during an attack. Another innovative feature of the Tornado is the ability to use thrust-reverse to shorten landings.A programme to update many of the Tornado's weapons and navigation systems was completed in 2003 and these updated aircraft are known as Tornado GR4s. As well as the existing weapons carried by Tornados (such as the Paveway family of laser- and GPS-guided bombs and the ALARM anti-radar missile) a number of new weapons can now be used. These include the Storm Shadow stand-off (or 'cruise') missile and the RAPTOR reconnaissance pod - both of which were used for the first time during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and the forthcoming Brimstone anti-tank missile. Other improvements include GPS navigation and changes to the cockpit to allow the use of night-vision goggles.
Roles
-Air Interdiction (AI). Low- or medium-level attacks using precision-guided, freefall or retarded bombs.
-Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD - pronounced 'see-add').
-Attacks on enemy air defence systems such as surface-to-air missile positions with ALARM missiles.
-Reconnaissance (using an externally mounted pod).
Price- 55.21 million GBP
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Helicopters
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Chinook HC2
-Support helicopter capable of carrying 10 tonnes of freight
-Can carry 54 troops
-Three under-fuselage lifting points for carrying outsize loads
Chinook HC2 Specifications
Engines:
Two Avco Lycoming turboshafts
Length:
51ft 0in (15.54m)
Rotor Diameter:
60ft 0in (18.29m)
Top Speed:
185mph (298 km/h)
Accommodation:
Crew of two to four plus up to 54 troops or 28,000lb payload
Details
Chinooks are used primarily for trooping and for load carrying (both internal and underslung) and can carry up to 54 troops or 10 tonnes of freight. The cabin is large enough to accommodate two Land Rovers, while the three underslung load hooks allow a huge flexibility in the type and number of loads that can be carried. Secondary roles include Search and Rescue and Casualty Evacuation (a total of 24 stretchers can be carried). The crew consists of either two pilots, or a pilot and navigator, and two Air Loadmasters. The aircraft can be armed with two M-134 six-barrelled Miniguns and an M-60 machine gun.
The Chinook is a very capable and versatile support helicopter and has been involved in most of the recent UK Operations such as the Falklands Conflict, Northern Ireland, the Gulf War, peace keeping in The Balkans, evacuation of Sierra Leone and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq (Operation Telic). The aircrew and supporting groundcrew are trained to operate in a range of conditions from living under canvas in field sites to embarking upon aircraft carriers.
Roles
-Support Helicopter (SH). The tactical movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and support stores in the battlefield.
-Casualty Evacuation (Casevac). Removal of casualties and medical emergencies from forward areas.
-Search and Rescue (SAR). The location and evacuation of people in emergency situations
Price- 6.9 million GBP
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Puma
-Twin-engined support helicopter
-Can carry up to 20 troops
Puma Specifications
Engines:
Two Turbomeca Turbo turboshafts
Length:
46ft 1.5in (14.06m);
Rotors turning: 59ft 6.5in (18.15m)
Rotor Diameter:
49ft 2.5in (15.00m)
Top Speed:
163mph (263km/h)
Accommodation:
Crew of 3, 2 pilots or pilot and navigator plus a crewman and up to 20 passengers/troops
Deatails
As support helicopters (SH) within the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), the Pumas are used in the classic support roles of tactical troop and load (internal/underslung) movement by day or night. The aircraft can accommodate 16 equipped troops or up to 2 tonnes of freight. Another major role is that of casualty evacuation for which 6 stretchers can be fitted. Armed with a cabin-mounted 7.62mm machine gun can be fitted for use by the crewman.
Roles
-Support Helicopter (SH). The tactical movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and support stores in the battlefield.
-Casualty Evacuation (Casevac). Removal of casualties and medical emergencies from forward areas.
-Search and Rescue. The location and evacuation of people in emergency situations.
Price- 5.2 million GBP
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Merlin
-Newest support helicopter in the RAF inventory
-Three-engines
-Can carry up to 24 fully-equipped troops
Merlin Specifications
Engines:
Three Rolls-Royce / Turbomeca RTM-322 turbines
Length:
74ft 10in (22.81m)
Rotor Diameter:
61ft (18.59m)
Top Speed:
192mph (309km/h)
Accommodation:
Normally crewed by one pilot, one navigator and two crewmen and up to 24 combat-equipped troops.
Details
The aircraft can be armed with two general purpose machine guns mounted in port and starboard cabin windows, and can be equipped with a wide variety of role equipment, including a rescue hoist and a roller floor to assist loading cargo via the rear ramp.
Roles
-Support Helicopter (SH). The movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and support stores in and around the battlefield.
-Casualty Evacuation (Casevac). Removal of casualties and medical emergencies from forward areas.
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Planes
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Harrier
-Single-seat attack aircraft
-Unique vertical take-off and landing capability
-Laser-guided bombs
-Reconnaissance pod also available
Harrier Specifications
Engines:
One Rolls-Royce Pegasus vectored thrust turbofan
Length:
46ft 4in (14.12m)
Wingspan:
30ft 4in (9.24m)
Top Speed:
661mph (1,065km/h)
Accommodation:
Crew of 1 or 2
Details
The current versions of the Harrier are the pilot-only GR7 (which is being upgraded with more powerful engines and electronic systems to become the GR9) and the two-seat T10 which, when not used as a training aircraft, can also be used in combat.The Harrier uses a variety of weapons such as laser and GPS-guided bombs against buildings, infra-red missiles against tanks, cluster munitions and general-purpose bombs. When required, the Harrier can also be fitted with a pod fitted with cameras to provide reconnaissance of the target and battle areas.and is armed with up to sixteen general-purpose bombs, four Maverick anti-tank missiles, Paveway 2 and 3 laser-guided bombs and CRV-7 rocket pods. Future attack weapons will include Brimstone anti-armour missiles and Storm Shadow cruise missiles. For self-defence, two AIM-9L Sidewinders or Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air missiles (ASRAAM) can be carried. The Joint Reconnaissance Pod, when fitted, is mounted under the centre fuselage.
Roles
-Air Interdiction (AI). Low- or medium-level attacks using precision-guided, freefall or retarded bombs.
-Close Air Support (CAS). Air attacks against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces.
-Reconnaissance
Price- 31.6 million GBP
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Jaguar
-Single-seat attack and reconnaissance aircraft
-Two-seat trainer
-Upgraded to use GPS navigation and helmet-mounted missile sight
Jaguar Specifications
Engines:
Two Turbomeca/Rolls-Royce Adour turbofans
Length:
55ft 2in (16.83m)
Wingspan:
28ft 6 in (8.69m)
Top Speed:
1,056mph (1,700km/h)
Accommodation:
GR3: pilot only;
T4: pilot and pupil in tandem
Details
The Jaguar is capable of using 1,000lb general purpose bombs, Paveway laser- and GPS-guided bombs, rocket pods and its Aden cannon. For self-defence a pair of Sidewinder or ASRAAM air-to-air missiles air-to-air missiles can be mounted on the over-wing hardpoints. It can be fitted with an external fuel tank on the centreline pylon, or 2 tanks under the wings. In the reconnaissance role the Jaguar is fited with an externally mounted pod, equipped with conventional 'wet film' and sensors. It can also carry the Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designator (TIALD) pod for self-designation or co-operative designation of precision-guided weapons.
Roles
-Air Interdiction (AI). Low- or medium-level attacks using precision-guided, freefall or retarded bombs.
-Close Air Support (CAS). Air action against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces on the ground.
-Tactical Reconnaissance (Tac Recce).
Price- 48.7 million GBP
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Tornado GR4
-Two-seat supersonic attack aircraft
-Flies at low-level
-'Swing Wings' move in flight
-Carries Cruise Missiles and
-Laser- and GPS-guided bombs
Details
A major feature is the Tornado's 'swing wings' (or 'variable geometry' to give it its correct title). With the wings swept fully forward, the aircraft can fly very slowly - ideal for landing on short, unprepared runways. With the wings swept to their full 68°, the aircraft can fly supersonically, whilst at the intermediate position the manoeuvrability is greatly increased - useful should the aircraft need to undertake rapid action during an attack. Another innovative feature of the Tornado is the ability to use thrust-reverse to shorten landings.A programme to update many of the Tornado's weapons and navigation systems was completed in 2003 and these updated aircraft are known as Tornado GR4s. As well as the existing weapons carried by Tornados (such as the Paveway family of laser- and GPS-guided bombs and the ALARM anti-radar missile) a number of new weapons can now be used. These include the Storm Shadow stand-off (or 'cruise') missile and the RAPTOR reconnaissance pod - both of which were used for the first time during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and the forthcoming Brimstone anti-tank missile. Other improvements include GPS navigation and changes to the cockpit to allow the use of night-vision goggles.
Roles
-Air Interdiction (AI). Low- or medium-level attacks using precision-guided, freefall or retarded bombs.
-Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD - pronounced 'see-add').
-Attacks on enemy air defence systems such as surface-to-air missile positions with ALARM missiles.
-Reconnaissance (using an externally mounted pod).
Price- 55.21 million GBP
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Helicopters
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Chinook HC2
-Support helicopter capable of carrying 10 tonnes of freight
-Can carry 54 troops
-Three under-fuselage lifting points for carrying outsize loads
Chinook HC2 Specifications
Engines:
Two Avco Lycoming turboshafts
Length:
51ft 0in (15.54m)
Rotor Diameter:
60ft 0in (18.29m)
Top Speed:
185mph (298 km/h)
Accommodation:
Crew of two to four plus up to 54 troops or 28,000lb payload
Details
Chinooks are used primarily for trooping and for load carrying (both internal and underslung) and can carry up to 54 troops or 10 tonnes of freight. The cabin is large enough to accommodate two Land Rovers, while the three underslung load hooks allow a huge flexibility in the type and number of loads that can be carried. Secondary roles include Search and Rescue and Casualty Evacuation (a total of 24 stretchers can be carried). The crew consists of either two pilots, or a pilot and navigator, and two Air Loadmasters. The aircraft can be armed with two M-134 six-barrelled Miniguns and an M-60 machine gun.
The Chinook is a very capable and versatile support helicopter and has been involved in most of the recent UK Operations such as the Falklands Conflict, Northern Ireland, the Gulf War, peace keeping in The Balkans, evacuation of Sierra Leone and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq (Operation Telic). The aircrew and supporting groundcrew are trained to operate in a range of conditions from living under canvas in field sites to embarking upon aircraft carriers.
Roles
-Support Helicopter (SH). The tactical movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and support stores in the battlefield.
-Casualty Evacuation (Casevac). Removal of casualties and medical emergencies from forward areas.
-Search and Rescue (SAR). The location and evacuation of people in emergency situations
Price- 6.9 million GBP
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Puma
-Twin-engined support helicopter
-Can carry up to 20 troops
Puma Specifications
Engines:
Two Turbomeca Turbo turboshafts
Length:
46ft 1.5in (14.06m);
Rotors turning: 59ft 6.5in (18.15m)
Rotor Diameter:
49ft 2.5in (15.00m)
Top Speed:
163mph (263km/h)
Accommodation:
Crew of 3, 2 pilots or pilot and navigator plus a crewman and up to 20 passengers/troops
Deatails
As support helicopters (SH) within the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), the Pumas are used in the classic support roles of tactical troop and load (internal/underslung) movement by day or night. The aircraft can accommodate 16 equipped troops or up to 2 tonnes of freight. Another major role is that of casualty evacuation for which 6 stretchers can be fitted. Armed with a cabin-mounted 7.62mm machine gun can be fitted for use by the crewman.
Roles
-Support Helicopter (SH). The tactical movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and support stores in the battlefield.
-Casualty Evacuation (Casevac). Removal of casualties and medical emergencies from forward areas.
-Search and Rescue. The location and evacuation of people in emergency situations.
Price- 5.2 million GBP
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Merlin
-Newest support helicopter in the RAF inventory
-Three-engines
-Can carry up to 24 fully-equipped troops
Merlin Specifications
Engines:
Three Rolls-Royce / Turbomeca RTM-322 turbines
Length:
74ft 10in (22.81m)
Rotor Diameter:
61ft (18.59m)
Top Speed:
192mph (309km/h)
Accommodation:
Normally crewed by one pilot, one navigator and two crewmen and up to 24 combat-equipped troops.
Details
The aircraft can be armed with two general purpose machine guns mounted in port and starboard cabin windows, and can be equipped with a wide variety of role equipment, including a rescue hoist and a roller floor to assist loading cargo via the rear ramp.
Roles
-Support Helicopter (SH). The movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and support stores in and around the battlefield.
-Casualty Evacuation (Casevac). Removal of casualties and medical emergencies from forward areas.
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