Warning Aircraft

surface craft. The S-3 Viking is an example of such an aircraft. The Viking (fig. 8-47) is a high-wing, jet-powered, twin-engine, carrier-based ASW aircraft. It carries surface and subsurface search equipment with integrated target-acquisition and sensor-coordinating systems that collect, interpret, and store ASW sensor data. It has direct attack capability with a variety of armaments. Warning Aircraft Carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft maintain station at some distance from a task force to provide early warning of approaching enemy aircraft and direct interceptors into attack position. E-2C HAWKEYE.—The E-2C Hawkeye (fig. 8-48) has long-range antennas that are enclosed in a saucer-shaped, rotating disk atop the fuselage. The Hawkeye is manned by a crew of five. ES-3 SHADOW.— The ES-3 Shadow (fig. 8-49) is a jet aircraft used to collect and disseminate tactical aircraft resembles the S-3 Viking, with the addition of numerous antennas and antenna housings. The ES-3 Shadow is a carrier-based, subsonic, all-weather, long-range, electronic reconnaissance aircraft. It operates primarily with carrier battle groups providing indications and warning support to the battle group and joint theater commanders. It carries an electronic sensors and communications gear. C-2A GREYHOUND.— The C-2A Greyhound (fig. 8-50) is a twin-engine cargo aircraft, designed to land on aircraft carriers. The C-2A Greyhound provides logistics support to aircraft carriers. It’s powered by two PT-6 turboprop engines and can deliver a payload of up to 10,000 pounds. The cabin can carry cargo, 8-37 Student Notes: Photograph courtesy of LCDR Mike Harrison Figure 8-44.—F-14 Tomcat. Photograph courtesy of Randy Hepp Figure 8-45.—F/A-18 Hornet. Photograph courtesy of PH2 Damon J. Mortiz Figure 8-46.—P-3 Orion. Photograph courtesy of LCDR Mike Harrison Figure 8-47.—S-3 Viking refueling an F-14 Tomcat.