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AH-1W SuperCobra

The Super Cobra's mission is fire support and security for forward and rear area forces, point target/anti-armor, anti-helicopter, armed escort, supporting arms control and coordination, point and limited area air defense from enemy fixed-wing aircraft, armed and visual reconnaissance. The Super Cobra is a day/night marginal weather Marine Corps attack helicopter that provides en route escort for our assault helicopters and their embarked forces. It also provides fire support and fire support coordination to the landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore.

B-52 Stratofortress

The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.

C-53 Skytrooper

The Douglas C-53 Skytrooper was a dedicated troop transporter developed from the DC-3 airliner. It was similar to the C-47 Skytrain, but without the reinforced cargo floor, large cargo door and hoist attachment of that dual purpose aircraft.

EA-18G Growler

The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet Block II, and will fly the airborne electronic attack mission. The EA-18G combines the capability of the combat-proven Super Hornet with the latest AEA avionics suite evolved from the Improved Capability III (ICAP III) system. The EA-18G’s vast array of sensors and weapons provides the warfighter with a lethal and survivable weapon system to counter current and emerging threats.

EC120B Colibri

EC-120 helicopters are medium-range, turbine-powered helicopters used by the Department of Homeland Security primarily as a light observation helicopter for tracking and general ground unit support. The Department of Homeland Security EC-120 helicopter, which flies with a crew of one (pilot), provides a highly effective aerial surveillance platform in the border desert areas.

Powerplant: Turbomeca ARRIUS 2F (432 shp)
Max Cruise Speed: 130 kts.
Service Ceiling Altitude: 20,000 ft.
Endurance: 3.5 hrs.
Max Gross Weight: 3780 lbs.
Pilot: Russell Caton

F-5E/F Tiger II

The F-5E/F is a single or dual seat, twin-engine, tactical fighter and attack aircraft providing simulated air-to-air combat training manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The aircraft serves in an aggressor-training role with simulation capability of current threat aircraft in fighter combat mode.

F-18C/D Hornet

The F/A-18 Hornet, an all-weather aircraft, is used as an attack aircraft as well as a fighter. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.

F-18E/F Super Hornet

Longer, faster, more heavily armed and with a longer range than its predecessor, the F/A-18 Hornet, it still has many shared parts. It is capable of Mach 1.8 (1,190 knots) at 40,000 feet.

MQ-1 Predator

The MQ-1 Predator is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily in a killer/scout role as an intelligence collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets.

MV-22 Osprey

The MV-22B Osprey is a tiltrotor V/STOL aircraft designed as the medium-lift replacement for the CH-46E Sea Knight assault support helicopter. The Osprey can operate as a helicopter or a turboprop aircraft and offers twice the speed, six times the range, and three times the payload of the CH-46E. The MV-22 Osprey’s mission for the U.S. Marine Corps is the transportation of troops, equipment, and supplies from ships and land bases for combat assault and assault support.

R44 Raven

The Imperial County Narcotics Task Force R44 Raven supports the task force mission as well as Imperial Valley law enforcement operations. The aircraft is equipped with FLIR system, Night Sun, Techsonic Communications Package, and P/A system. The aircraft is crewed by one pilot and one tactical flight officer.

S-3 Viking

The S-3B Viking is an all-weather, carrier-based jet aircraft, providing protection against hostile surface combatants while also functioning as the Carrier Battle Groups' primary overhead/mission tanker. Extremely versatile, the aircraft is equipped for many missions, including day/night surveillance, electronic countermeasures, command/control/communications warfare, and search and rescue.

SH-60 / HH-60H / MH-60 Seahawk

The H-60 Seahawk is a multi-mission, ship-based naval helicopter designed to extend the sensor range of frigates for anti-submarine warfare, as well as performing anti-surface vessel surveillance and targeting. It has proven itself as a powerful multi-sensor asset in various states of affairs such as Bosnia and Homeland Security. In different configurations, Seahawks can carry torpedoes, air-to-surface, air-to-air missiles, or even machine guns.

T-45 Goshawk

The T-45A Goshawk is a tandem-seat, carrier capable, jet trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots. The T-45A aircraft, the Navy version of the British Aerospace Hawk aircraft, is used for intermediate and advanced portions of the Navy/Marine Corps pilot training program for jet carrier aviation and tactical strike missions.