Aircraft RecognitionAircraft RecognitionLecture

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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

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Typhoon T 1 A

Reporting Name

“Mark”1st version

Upgradeto correct fuel issues

How it works...

“Role” Training

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The differences between various marks may be quite extensive and obvious, e.g. the two seat training Typhoon T1Aand the single seat fighter Typhoon F2.

At other times the differences may be veryminor and hardly noticeable.

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Role Letters

AEW Airborne Early Warning

AH Army Helicopter

AL Army Liaison

ASaC Airborne Surveillance & Control

B Bomber

C Transport (Cargo)

CC Transport (Cargo) & Comms

F Fighter

GR Ground Attack & Reconnaissance

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Role LettersHAR Helicopter, Air Rescue

HAS Helicopter, Anti-submarine

HC Helicopter, Transport (Cargo)

HCC Helicopter, Transport (Cargo) and Communications

HM Helicopter, Maritime

HMA Helicopter, Maritime Attack

HT Helicopter, Training

HU Helicopter, Utility

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Role LettersK TanKer (kerosene)

KC TanKer & Transport (Cargo)

MR Maritime Reconnaissance

MRA Maritime Reconnaissance & Attack

R Reconnaissance

PR Photographic Reconnaissance

S Strike

T Trainer

Aircraft Recognition Historical

Lancaster B1 BBMFSpitfire BBMFHurricane BBMFDakota DC3

REPORTING NAME LancasterROLE LETTERS & MARKS B1ROLE BBMF Historic Bomber

WINGSPAN 31 m. LENGTH 21 m.CREW 7SPEED 238 kts (442 km/h) at sea levelENGINES 4 Rolls-Royce Merlin Piston Engines

Lancaster B1 BBMF

Lancaster B1 BBMFThe Avro Lancaster is possibly the most famous of the

British wartime bombers.

The first Lancaster flew in January 1941.

Altogether, 7,377 Lancasters were built, with a peak of 293 made in one month, August 1944.

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 NAME SpitfireROLE BBMF Historic Fighter

WINGSPAN 11.2 m. LENGTH 9.1 m.CREW 1SPEED 378 kts (700 km/h) at sea levelENGINES 1 Rolls-Royce Merlin Piston Engine

Spitfire BBMF

Spitfire BBMFThe 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 NAME HurricaneROLE BBMF Historic Fighter

WINGSPAN 12.2 m. LENGTH 9.75 m.CREW 1SPEED 328 kts (609 km/h) at sea levelENGINES 1 Rolls-Royce Merlin Piston Engine

Hurricane BBMF

Hurricane BBMFThe 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 NAME DakotaROLE LETTERS & MARKS DC3ROLE BBMF

WINGSPAN 28.9 m. LENGTH 19.5 m.CREW 2SPEED 240 kts (448 km/h) at sea levelENGINES 2 Pratt & Whitney R1830-90D piston engines

Dakota DC3 BBMF

Dakota DC3 BBMFThe most famous American-built transport aircraft ever built.

Nearly 13,000 where made by the Douglas Corporation since 1935. 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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