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 H-Helicopter K-Refueling Tanker O-Observation S-Surveillance T-Trainer U-Utility V-Vertical Take-off X-Experimental

Cargo, Fighter, Bomber, trainer, and special mission. A-attack B-Bomber C-Cargo F-Fighter

Military Aircraft

AV-8B Harrier Attack A/C

Military Aircraft

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

Military Aircraft

A-10 Warthog

Bombers

B-52 BUF

Military Aircraft

MH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter

Military Aircraft

F-14 Tomcat Fighter A/C

Military Aircraft

F-18 Superhornet

Military Aircraft Fighter

F-4 Phantom

Military Aircraft

OV-1 Observation A/C

Military Aircraft

SR-71 Surveillance A/C

Military Aircraft Experimental

X-29 Experimental A/C

Military Aircraft Experimental

Aroura

Military Aircraft

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

EA-6B Surveillance/Attack A/C

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

Military Aviation Helicopters

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

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