Aircraft Types

Commercial and Military

Airport Firefighter

Types of Aircraft

• Aircraft are categorized according to their

intended purpose.

• There are three common categories, they

are:

• General Aviation

• Commercial Aviation

• Military Aviation

General Aviation

• General aviation includes those used for

training, business and agricultural.

• Aircraft in this category generally hold less

than 12 passengers.

General Aviation

Learjet Business A/C

Commercial Aviation

• This category includes commuter, cargo,

and Firefighting aircraft.

• Usually hold in excess of 20 passengers.

Commercial Aviation

737 Commercial A/C

Commercial Aviation

757 Commercial A/C

Commercial Aviation

Military Aircraft

• Military aircraft

include Cargo,

Fighter, Bomber,

trainer, and special

mission.

• A-attack

• B-Bomber

• C-Cargo

• F-Fighter

• H-Helicopter

• K-Refueling Tanker

• O-Observation

• S-Surveillance

• T-Trainer

• U-Utility

• V-Vertical Take-off

• X-Experimental

Military Aircraft

Attack

AV-8B Harrier Attack A/C

Military Aircraft

Fighter-Attack/Refuel

A-6 and F-14 Fighter and refueling A/C

Military Aircraft

Attack

A-10 Warthog

Military Aircraft

Bombers

B-52 BUF

Military Aircraft

Fighter

F-14 Tomcat Fighter A/C

Military Aircraft

Fighter

F-14 Tomcat Fighter A/C

Military Aircraft

Fighter

F-18 Superhornet

Military Aircraft

Fighter

F-4 Phantom

Military Aircraft

Observation

OV-1 Observation A/C

Military Aircraft

Observation

SR-71 Surveillance A/C

Military Aircraft

Experimental

X-29 Experimental A/C

Military Aircraft

Experimental

Aurora

Military Aircraft

Special Mission

747 Shuttle Carrier Special Mission A/C

Military Aircraft

Special/Transport

C-9 Nightingale Special Mission A/C

Military Aircraft

Cargo/Transport

C-130 Cargo A/C

Military Aircraft

Transport

V-22 Osprey

Military Aircraft

F-18 Fighter A/C

Military Aircraft

Carrier Based

Military Aircraft

EA-6B Surveillance/Attack A/C

Military Aircraft

Helicopter

MH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter

Military Helicopters

Military Aviation

Helicopters

• Helicopters are rotary wing A/C ranging in

size from single seat to 50 passenger.

• Some carry loads in excess of 10 tons.

• Fuel capacities range from 70-1000 gal.

• Internal fuel tanks are usually located under

the cabin floor.

• Auxiliary fuel tanks are located in the aft

section or attached to the outside of the

cabin

• Helicopters are constructed mainly of

Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and

composites.

• Hazards included:

– Rotor blades which can dip to 4’ of the ground

– The tail rotor which can be nearly invisible

when spinning.

– Approaching from uphill or carrying objects

above the waist.

Military Aviation

Helicopters

Military Aviation

Helicopters

• Safety around Helicopters:

– Always approach in sight of the pilot

– Approach when pilot gives signal

– Approach from downhill if possible.

– Carry objects horizontally below waist

– Maintain sufficient clearance for the main rotor

and tail rotor, Clear the ground around the A/C

for at least 50’ the the helipad.

Military Helicopters