Tentatively Scheduled Static Display Aircraft
You’ll see these exciting planes on the ground, but not in the air.
RC-12 Guardrail
The GUARDRAIL Common Sensor (GR/CS) systems are remotely controlled, airborne collection and location systems with ground based processing, analysis, and reporting capabilities. Each aircraft is remotely linked to an Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) on the ground. All operators are located in the IPF. Ground personnel remotely task, tune, and direct the airborne sensor suite. Near real time reaction and re-tasking based on current intelligence information is routine.
In its various configurations, the RC-12 accommodates a crew of two and has an operational endurance of approximately 5.5 hours. Missions are normally conducted with up to 3 aircraft flying in orchestrated patterns to achieve precision geo-location results. The maximum cruising speed of the aircraft is 265 knots (305 mph) at 14,000 feet and maximum takeoff weight.
A system consists of an Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) consisting of 4 each 40 ft vans, 6 to 12 Airborne Relay Facilities (ARFs), an Auxiliary Ground Equipment (AGE) test van, 3 Interoperable Data Links (IDLs), a power distribution system, and associated ground support equipment.
We will be hosting two RC-12 aircraft, one from Fort Huachuca, AZ and the other from Corpus Christi, Texas.
UC-12 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia
The basic mission of the UC-12 aircraft is to provide transportation of passengers and / or light cargo.
The UC-12 is manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation is an all-metal, low wing, twin-turboprop, t-tail monoplane with an axial flow engine mounted on each wing.
NAS Oceana Air Detachment Norfolk fulfills a seven day a week flight schedule in support of all military branch support and training unit.
LifeLine Helicopter
LifeLine has been serving Indiana residents for more than 25 years, and was Indiana’s first helicopter critical care transport system in the state and remains the most experienced provider of its kind.
Grace on Wings
Air ambulance charity Grace on Wings the nation’s only charity air ambulance service based on faith will be on station at this year’s Indianapolis Air Show. The Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft named “Nellie” operated by the service will be available for viewing.
Since its inception in November of 2007, Grace on Wings has transported over 20 patients across the United States with medical conditions that included Stroke, MVA, Cancer, and Trauma.
Many people are unable to afford the transport to get the medical care they so desperately need. With the support of charitable funding, Grace on Wings is able to provide high quality transport that is not coved by insurance. Each flight is staffed with volunteer professionals.
Grace on Wings is a non-profit organization that provides cost-effective airplane transport for
individuals needing to travel within the United States for important medical treatment. To be eligible, patients must have a condition requiring medically supervised transport of a distance of at least 150 miles. Grace on Wings” is able to offer charity-subsidized fares through the gracious donations of caring people.
More on Grace on Wings at their site.
T-34C “Turbo Mentor”
The T-34C Turbomentor is an unpressurized two-seat, tandem cockpit low-wing turboprop trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots.
The T-34C is used to provide primary flight training for student pilots. As a secondary mission, approximately 10 percent of the aircraft provide pilot proficiency and other aircraft support services to Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Naval Air Systems Command’s “satellite sites” operated throughout the continental United States. The T-34C was procured as a commercial-derivative aircraft certified under an FAA Type Certificate. The T-34C was derived from the civilian Beechcraft Bonanza. Throughout its life, the aircraft has been operated and commercially supported by the Navy using FAA processes, procedures and certifications.
Thanks to VT-6 from NAS Whiting Field for providing the T-34C static display aircraft.
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. The T-45A has replaced the T-2 Buckeye trainer and the TA-4 trainer with an integrated training system that includes the T-45A Goshawk aircraft, operations and instrument fighter simulators, academics, and training integration system. There are two versions of T-45 aircraft currently in operational use at this time, the T-45A and T-45C derivatives. The T-45A, which became operational in 1991, contains an analog design cockpit while the new T-45C (began delivery in December 1997) is built around a new digital “glass cockpit” design. The T-45 Goshawk is powered by a single Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour turbofan engine.
Thanks to NAS Meridian for providing the T-45 static display aircraft.
C-130 “Hercules”
The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations
Using its aft loading ramp and door the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel. In an aerial delivery role, it can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips powered by (4) Rolls-Royce T-56 Turboprop Engines.
The flexible design of the Hercules enables it to be configured for many different missions, allowing for one aircraft to perform the role of many. Much of the special mission equipment added to the Hercules is removable, allowing the aircraft to revert back to its cargo delivery role if desired. Additionally, the C-130 can be rapidly reconfigured for the various types of cargo such as palletized equipment, floor-loaded material, airdrop platforms, container delivery system bundles, vehicles and personnel or aero medical evacuation.
Thanks to 123rd AW, Kentucky Air National Guard for providing the C-130 static display aircraft.
A-10 Thunderbolt II
The A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
The A-10/OA-10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines.
The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. Their self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam. Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is lost.
Thanks to the 303rd FS from Whiteman AFB for providing the A -10 static display aircraft.
SH-60B “Seahawk”
The Seahawk is a twin-engine helicopter. It is used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations. The Navy’s SH-60B Seahawk is an airborne platform based aboard cruisers, destroyers, and frigates and deploys sonobuoys (sonic detectors) and torpedoes in an anti-submarine role. They also extend the range of the ship’s radar capabilities. The Navy’s SH-60F is carrier-based. The HH-60H, also aboard carriers and ashore, is used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. By 2015, the only models of Seahawk in the Navy will be the MH-60S and the MH-60R. Some versions, such as the Air Force’s MH-60 G Pave Hawk and the Coast Guard’s HH-60J Jayhawk, are equipped with a rescue hoist with a 250 foot (75 meter) cable that has a 600 pound (270 kg) lift capability, and a retractable in-flight refueling probe. The Army’s UH-60L Black Hawk can carry 11 soldiers or 2,600 pounds (1,170 kg) of cargo or sling load 9,000 pounds (4,050 kg) of cargo.
Thanks to HSL-46 from Naval Station Mayport for providing the SH-60B static display aircraft.
AH-64 Apache
Mission Conducts rear, close, and shaping missions including deep precision strike. Conducts distributed operations, precision strikes against relocatable targets, and provides armed reconnaissance when required in day, night, obscured battlefield and adverse weather conditions. Entered Army Service AH-64 (1984); AH-64D (1998) Description and Specifications The AH-64 Apache is The Army’s heavy division/corps attack helicopter. The AH-64D Longbow remanufacture effort incorporates a millimeter wave fire control radar (FCR), radar frequency interferometer (RFI), fire-and-forget radar-guided HELLFIRE missile and cockpit management and digitization enhancements. The combination of the FCR, RFI, and the advanced navigation and avionics suite of the aircraft provide increased situational awareness, lethality and survivability. Combat mission speed: 167 mph Combat range: 300 miles Combat endurance: 2.5 hours Length: 49 ft 5 in Mission weight: 16,600 lbs Armament: HELLFIRE missiles, 2.75” rockets and 30mm chain gun
Thanks to the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Army Reserve at Ft. Knox, Kentucky for providing the AH-64 static display aircraft.
OH-58D Kiowa
The Bell OH-58 Kiowa is a family of single-engine, single-rotor, observation and light attack helicopters manufactured by Bell Helicopter and originally based on the company’s Bell 206A JetRanger helicopter. The OH-58 Kiowa has been in continuous use by the United States Army since its introduction in 1968. The latest model, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is primarily operated in an armed reconnaissance role in support of ground troops.
The Kiowa Warrior is the armed version of the OH-58D Kiowa. The main feature that distinguishes the Kiowa Warrior is a universal weapons pylon found mounted on both sides of the aircraft. These pylons are capable of carrying combinations of Hellfire missiles, Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS) missiles, 7-shot 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra-70 rocket pods, and an M296 .50 caliber machine gun. The Kiowa Warrior upgrade also includes improvements in available power, navigation, communication and survivability, as well as modifications to improve the aircraft’s deployability
Thanks to the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 for the static display aircraft. This group maintains 20 OH-58D Kiowa Warriors and supports 60 pilots. The OH-58D is an Observation and Scout Attack Helicopter.
CH-46 Sea Knight
The Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift tandem rotor cargo helicopter, used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to provide all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. Assault Support is its primary function, and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary. Additional tasks include combat support, search and rescue, support for forward refueling and rearming points, CASEVAC and Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP). The commercial version is the BV 107-II, commonly referred to as simply the “Vertol”.
Thank you to USMC squadron HMM-774 for the CH-46 on static display.
TH-57 Sea Ranger
The TH-57 aircraft is the military version of the commercial Model 206 Jet Ranger helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. The JetRanger was initially designed to compete in a U.S. Army light observation helicopter competition. Bell lost that competition but the 206 was commercially successful. Although primarily used for training, these aircraft are also used for photo, chase, and utility missions. The aircraft is powered by one Allison Gas Turbine 250-C20J turboshaft engine downrated to 317 shaft horsepower.
Helicopter Training Squadrons EIGHT (HT-8), EIGHTEEN (HT-18), and TWENTY EIGHT (HT-28) primary mission is to transition student aviators through basic and advanced rotary wing pilot training. Basic training introduces and develops student skills in helicopter flight maneuvers as well as training in visual navigation and tactics. Advanced training completes an intensive curriculum of basic and radio instruments, advanced tactics, and shipboard landings. The completion of this exacting training syllabus culminates in a highly trained and proficient all weather aviator.
The three squadrons are based out of NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL and provide advanced helicopter flight instruction to all Navy, US Marine Corps, and US Coast Guard helicopter flight students as well as international students from several allied nations. Students who successfully complete the program earn the right to wear the coveted “Wings of Gold.”
Thank you to NAS Whiting Field for the three TH-57s on static display.
