A-10 "Thunderbolt"

B-1B "Lancer"

B-52H

E-3A "Sentry"

F-117A "Nighthawk"

F-14 "Tomcat"

F-15C

F-15E "Strike Eagle"

F-16C "Fighting Falcon"

F-18 "Hornet"

MH-60G "Pave Hawk"

KC-135 "Stratotanker"

U-2 "Dragon Lady"


U.S. Air Force photo

MH-60G "Pave Hawk"

  • Primary wartime missions are infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces in day, night or marginal weather conditions.
  • Other missions include combat search and rescue.
  • Equipped with an all-weather radar which enables the crew to avoid inclement weather.
  • Equipped with a retractable in-flight refueling probe and internal auxiliary fuel tanks.
  • Equipped with a rescue hoist with a 200-foot (60.7 meters) cable and 600-pound (270 kilograms) lift capacity.
  • All MH-60G's have an automatic flight control system to stabilize the aircraft in typical flight altitudes.
  • They also have instrumentation and engine and rotor blade anti-ice systems for all-weather operation.
  • Non-retractable landing gear consists of two main landing gears and a tail wheel.
  • Aft sliding doors on each side of the troop and cargo compartment allow rapid loading and unloading.