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 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 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

Safety around Helicopters: –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