Aircraft Recognition Lecture Leading Cadet Training Airmanship 2 1

Aircraft Recognition Aircraft Naming and Designations

Aircraft Recognition Why name aircraft? Identify different aircraft types Identify different roles Identify different equipment Quick reference to complex systems

Aircraft Recognition Typhoon T 1 A Reporting Name “Mark” 1 st version Upgrade to correct fuel issues How it works... “Role” Training

Aircraft Recognition How it works... The differences between various marks may be quite extensive and obvious, e.g. the two seat training Typhoon T1A and the single seat fighter Typhoon F2. At other times the differences may be very minor and hardly noticeable.

Aircraft Recognition Role Letters AEW Airborne Early Warning AHArmy Helicopter ALArmy Liaison ASaCAirborne Surveillance & Control B Bomber C Transport (Cargo) CCTransport (Cargo) & Comms F Fighter GRGround Attack & Reconnaissance

Aircraft Recognition Role Letters HAR Helicopter, Air Rescue HAS Helicopter, Anti-submarine HC Helicopter, Transport (Cargo) HCC Helicopter, Transport (Cargo) and Communications HMHelicopter, Maritime HMAHelicopter, Maritime Attack HTHelicopter, Training HUHelicopter, Utility

Aircraft Recognition Role Letters K TanKer (kerosene) KCTanKer & Transport (Cargo) MR Maritime Reconnaissance MRA Maritime Reconnaissance & Attack R Reconnaissance PR Photographic Reconnaissance S Strike T Trainer

Aircraft Recognition Historical Historical LancasterB1 BBMF SpitfireBBMF HurricaneBBMF DakotaDC3

REPORTING NAMELancaster ROLE LETTERS & MARKSB1 ROLEBBMF Historic Bomber WINGSPAN 31 m.LENGTH 21 m. CREW 7 SPEED238 kts (442 km/h) at sea level ENGINES 4 Rolls-Royce Merlin Piston Engines Lancaster B1 BBMF

The Avro Lancaster is possibly the most famous of the British wartime bombers. The first Lancaster flew in January Altogether, 7,377 Lancasters were built, with a peak of 293 made in one month, August Famous operational changes to the Lancaster included structural alterations to accommodate the massive 9,979kg Grand Slam bomb, and the Barnes Wallis “bouncing” bomb as used by No 617 “Dambusters” Squadron

REPORTING NAMESpitfire ROLEBBMF Historic Fighter WINGSPAN 11.2 m.LENGTH 9.1 m. CREW 1 SPEED378 kts (700 km/h) at sea level ENGINES 1 Rolls-Royce Merlin Piston Engine Spitfire BBMF

The Supermarine Spitfire was a development of a famous Schneider trophy racing aircraft designed by R.J. Mitchell. It was vital to the defence of the United Kingdom, and ultimately victory, in the Second World War. It is a tribute to R.J. Mitchell’s design, that over 22,000 Spitfires were produced in 36 separate Marks. Distinctive because of the elliptical shaped wing and the roar from the powerful piston engine.

REPORTING NAMEHurricane ROLEBBMF Historic Fighter WINGSPAN 12.2 m.LENGTH 9.75 m. CREW 1 SPEED328 kts (609 km/h) at sea level ENGINES 1 Rolls-Royce Merlin Piston Engine Hurricane BBMF

The Hawker Hurricane predates the Spitfire by some two years, being designed in 1934, by Sydney Camm who later designed the Hunter and Harrier aircraft. It was the first monoplane fighter in RAF service and also the first to exceed 260 kts (482 km/h) in level flight. Although not quite as well known as the Spitfire, the Hurricane contributed more to the Battle of Britain, by destroying a greater number of enemy aircraft. This was due to its better turning performance, and its more rugged and damage-tolerant construction.

REPORTING NAMEDakota ROLE LETTERS & MARKSDC3 ROLEBBMF WINGSPAN 28.9 m.LENGTH 19.5 m. CREW 2 SPEED240 kts (448 km/h) at sea level ENGINES 2 Pratt & Whitney R D piston engines Dakota DC3 BBMF

The most famous American-built transport aircraft ever built. Nearly 13,000 where made by the Douglas Corporation since Several hundreds are still flying and working today. Renowned for its rugged construction, Dakotas have transported passengers and freight around the world. The fin and rudder appear large and the tail wheel juts out below the fin. On the ground the nose sits high in the air, on the balloon tyres of the retractable under- carriage. Another good feature is the rectangular window shape.

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