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
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