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v-77
gullwing
The V-77 is a single-engine
high-wing monoplane manufactured
by the stinson Aircraft
Division of the Aviation Manufacturing
corporation of Wayne, Mich.
The V-77 has a 300-horse power lycoming R680-e3B engine
and a single door on the left side. The traditional “Bump” cowl
was replaced with a simpler smooth cowl.
lifeguard
lifeguard Aeromed provides
complete bedside-to-bedside
care to ensure the most efficient
aeromedical transfer possible.
The dispatch center is available
24 hours a day, with the goal
of providing uninterrupted service and a seamless transition for
both patients and providers.
b-52h
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. The
B-52 can perform strategic attack,
close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and
maritime operations. It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional
ordnance with worldwide navigation capabilities.
uh-1n
The uH-1N “Huey” is a
light-lift utility helicopter used
to support varied missions.
Its primary mission includes
airlift of emergency security
and disaster response forces,
emergency evacuation of key
government officials, support for school training and testing, and
airlift for distinguished visitors and missile support people. Other
uses include airborne cable inspections and security surveillance.
C-17
The c-17 is the newest,
most flexible cargo aircraft to
enter the airlift force. The c-17
is capable of rapid strategic delivery
of troops and all types of
cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the
deployment area.
The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions
and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during
aeromedical evacuations when required.
B-1
carrying the largest
payload of both guided and
unguided weapons in the Air
Force inventory, the multimission
B-1 is the backbone of
America’s long-range bomber force.
It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and nonprecision
weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world,
at any time.
aviat husky
The Aviat Husky is a twoseat,
high-wing, utility light
aircraft built by Aviat Aircraft
of Afton, Wyo. It is the only
all-new light aircraft that was
designed and entered series production in the united states in the
mid- to late-1980s. Design work by christen Industries began in
1985. The aircraft is one of the few in its class designed with the
benefit of computer Aided Design software. The prototype first
flew in 1986, and certification was awarded the following year.
APD
Eurocopter
The eurocopter ec120
colibri is a 5-seat, singleengine,
single main rotor, light
helicopter. Jointly designed and developed by eurocopter, china
National Aero-Technology Import & export corporation, Harbin
Aviation Industries ltd. and singapore Technologies Aerospace
ltd. at eurocopter France’s Marignane facility. The ec120 B is assembled
by eurocopter in France and Australia.
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