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63 Cards in this Set
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What differences do the Super Hornets have over the classic Hornets?
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Larger aircraft, with increased wing area. Can carry more stores further.
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How many Super Hornets are in the Air Force fleet?
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24
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When did Super Hornets achieve final operational capacity?
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December 2012.
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Who manufactures Super Hornets?
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Boeing.
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How many crew in a Super Hornet?
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Two. Pilot and ACO.
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What engines are fitted to the Super Hornets?
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2 Low Bypass F414-GE-4000 turbofans.
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How much thrust is generated by each Super Hornet engine?
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9,800kg
22,000 lbs |
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What's the Super Hornet wing span?
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13.6m
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What is the MTOW of a Super Hornet?
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29,900kg.
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What is the Super Hornet's top speed?
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M1.6
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Name and service?
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AEW&C Wedgetail (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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AP-3C Orion (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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ARH Tiger (Army)
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Name and service?
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AS 350BA Squirrel (Navy)
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Name and service?
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B737 BBJ (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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Bell 429 (Navy)
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Name and service?
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Black Hawk (Army)
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Name and service?
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C-17 Globemaster III (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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C-27J Spartan (Air Force) - future
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Name and service?
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C130J Hercules (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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Chinook (Army)
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Name and service?
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CL604 Challenger (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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F35 Lightning II (Air Force) - future
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Name and service?
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F/A-18A/B Hornet (Classic) (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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FA-18F Super Hornet (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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Hawk 127 (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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Heron (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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K350 King Air (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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MRH 90 (Army and Navy)
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Name and service?
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P8A Poseidon (Air Force) - future
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PC-9 (Air Force)
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Name and service?
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S-70B-2 Seahawk (Navy)
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What is the role of the Hawk 127?
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Two seat advanced trainer and light attack fighter.
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In which squadrons/locations would you find Hawk 127s?
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76 Squadron - Williamtown
79 Squadron Pearce |
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What is the role of the C130J Hercules?
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Medium tactical and multi-role transport.
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In which squadrons/locations would you find the C130J?
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37 Squadron - Richmond
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How do you tell the difference between a J model Herc and a H model Herc?
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H Model has 4 bladed props and a camouflage colour scheme.
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In which squadron/location would you find the C17 Globemaster?
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36 Squadron - Amberley
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How much more can a C17 carry than a Hercules?
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3 times.
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What is the role of the C17?
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Heavy multi-role transport and strategic airlift
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In which squadrons/locations would you find the Beech King Air 350?
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32 Squadron - East Sale
38 Squadron - Townsville |
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What is the role of the K350 King Air?
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Navigation training platform and general purpose aircraft.
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What is the role of Hornet?
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Multi-role fighter, tactical fighter
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In which squadron/location would you find the Hornet?
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3 Squadron - Williamtown, 75 Squadron - Tindal, 77 Squadron - Williamtown
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What is the role of AP-3C Orion?
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Under sea warfare; surface warfare; and surveillance, search and survivor supply.
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In which squadron/location would you find the AP-3C Orion?
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10 Squadron - Edinbugh, 11 Squadron - Edinbugh
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What is the role of KC-30?
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Air-to-air refueling and long range troop transport
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In which squadron/location would you find the KC-30?
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33 Squadron - Amberley.
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What is the base aircraft of the KC-30?
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Airbus A330
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What aircraft can be refueled by the KC-30?
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Hornets, AEW&C Wedgetails and F35s.
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What is the role of AEW&C Wedgetail?
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Airborne Early Warning and Control.
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In which squadron/location would you find the Wedgetail?
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2 Squadron - Williamtown
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What is the base aircraft of the AEW&C?
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B737
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What is the role of the BBJ and Challenger?
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Special purpose passenger and VIP transport.
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What is the role of the Sea Hawk?
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Anti submarine and anti surface surveillance warfare.
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What is the role of Squirrel?
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Fixed wing to rotary wing conversion.
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What is the role of MRH 90?
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Troop lift (army) and anti submarine warfare (Navy).
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What is the role of the Black Hawk?
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Battlefield troop transport and utility. Special Ops.
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What is the role of the Chinook?
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Battlefield troop transport and lift.
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What is the role of the Kiowa?
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Reconnaissance and training.
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What is the base aircraft of the Kiowa?
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Bell 206B Jetranger.
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What is the role of ARH Tiger?
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Armed Reconnaissance.
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