EAWS Naval Aircraft Recognition and Missions

Question 1

What is the primary mission of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye?

Accepted Answer

Airborne early warning and command and control

Answer

The E-2D is the carrier air wing's airborne early warning and battle management aircraft. It uses its radar to detect threats at long range and to direct other aircraft.

Question 2

Which aircraft is the Navy's carrier-based electronic attack platform, built on the Super Hornet airframe?

Accepted Answer

EA-18G Growler

Answer

The EA-18G Growler is a two-seat variant of the F/A-18F. It carries electronic warfare systems to jam enemy radars and communications.

Question 3

Which aircraft performed the Navy's carrier onboard delivery (COD) mission of moving people and cargo to and from the carrier?

Accepted Answer

C-2A Greyhound

Answer

The C-2A Greyhound is the twin-turboprop COD aircraft. It carries passengers, mail, and high-priority cargo to carriers at sea.

Question 4

The P-8A Poseidon is best described as which type of aircraft?

Accepted Answer

A land-based maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft

Answer

The P-8A is a land-based, Boeing 737-derived maritime patrol aircraft. It performs anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and surveillance, and it replaced the P-3C Orion.

Question 5

Which F-35 variant is the carrier-capable version flown by the Navy?

Accepted Answer

F-35C

Answer

The F-35C is the carrier variant. It has larger wing surfaces and a strengthened landing gear and tailhook for catapult launches and arrested landings. The F-35B is the short takeoff/vertical landing version flown by the Marine Corps.

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS Naval Aircraft Recognition and Missions