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AJ/A-2B Savage bomber

AJ-2 Savage is correct..More info on this unusal aircraft;

http://www.aviamil.net/entry.php?m=aj

The North American AJ Savage was best known for being the first naval combat aircraft designed to carry an atomic bomb: an urgent requirement at the start of the Cold War. At the time of its introduction, it was also the largest carrier-based aircraft but such weight required the installation of an unorthodox powerplant involving a pair of Double Wasp radials complemented by an additional turbojet mounted in the rear fuselage. To augment its range, the Savage was also designed with wingtip fuel tanks. Besides its role as a bomber, the Savage was also used considerably as a photo reconnaissance platform for both day and night operations at any altitude and it was in these secondary roles that the aircraft saw most of its use; other developments even included an inflight-refuelling tanker with a hose-and-reel unit. Some were still found with USN units as late as 1958.

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INS Viraat

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Nice picture of the INS Viraat, I hope to se more from that ship

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 12, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during the final cycle of daylight flight operations. Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are providing support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2008) The Arliegh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Pickney (DDG 91) and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sail pass Alcatraz State Park as they make their way to San Francisco to participate in San Francisco Fleet Week. The event is an opportunity to showcase military personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities while highlighting naval history within the San Francisco area. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drew Williams (Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2008) Flight deck personnel participate in a mass casualty drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2008) An M240-B machine gun rests on the flight deck during small arms qualification on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting combat system ships qualification trials off the coast of southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2008) Sailors assigned to the security division of the operations department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) participate in small arms qualifications. Stennis is conducting combat system ships qualification trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2008) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Richard Eisenring, from Port Richey, Fla., fires a 9mm pistol during small arms qualification aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting combat system ships qualification trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Chris Morgan, right, collects spent 9mm shell casings and empty ammunition clips after small arms qualifications on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting combat system ships qualification trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dmitry Chepusov/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier jet from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA 223) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are preparing for this year's amphibious landing exercise (PHIBLEX), a two-week, bilateral exercise conducted in cooperation with military personnel of the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Greg Johnson/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Jennifer Janes works as a break rider in the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 as it is moved onto elevator 2 of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, download .20mm cannon rounds from an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John M. Hageman/Released)

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About 10 days ago there was an display of the RKN Dokodo..In Busan I believe..nice pics!

[Hellfish]

AJ/A-2B Savage bomber

AJ-2 Savage is correct..More info on this unusal aircraft;

http://www.aviamil.net/entry.php?m=aj

Thanks. I'd never seen it before. I'm guessing it was replaced by the A-3?

I love big Navy bombers. The A-3 and A-5 were beautiful aircraft.

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Thanks. I'd never seen it before. I'm guessing it was replaced by the A-3?

I love big Navy bombers. The A-3 and A-5 were beautiful aircraft.

Thank you. I'm not sure but I think the Skywarrior did replace the Savage.

Orginally intended as a nuclear strike bomber the Vigilante was used as photo recon most of its career. It was a maintance intensive nightmare. It was an extremely fast and beautiful aircraft.

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Gentlemen the R/A-5C Vigilante..

RA-5C RVAH-11 CVA-63 circa 1968

RA-5C Vigilante, BuNo 156608, from Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 7 (RVAH-7) during what may have been its final flight in 1979. This aircraft is now on permanent display at Naval Support Activity Mid-South (formerly NAS Memphis), TN.

[Hellfish]

I kinda miss the days when the Navy had like a ten different kinds of aircraft on the carriers... y'know, the days from like the mid-50s to maybe '92. Now we've got two flavors of F-18s, soon to be three, E-2s and SH-60s.

I get why, but still... A-6s, A-7s, S-3s... all pretty airplanes.

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I kinda miss the days when the Navy had like a ten different kinds of aircraft on the carriers... y'know, the days from like the mid-50s to maybe '92. Now we've got two flavors of F-18s, soon to be three, E-2s and SH-60s.

I get why, but still... A-6s, A-7s, S-3s... all pretty airplanes.

I was just thinking earlier how much I miss dedicated strike aircraft, especially the A-6. I understand the importance of commonality and keeping costs down, but I think there's something to be said for a tough, reliable, long-range bomb truck like the Intruder. The A-6F, had it gone forward instead of being canceled in favor of the abortive A-12, could have proved a valuable asset to the Navy in the present day and near future.

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I was just thinking earlier how much I miss dedicated strike aircraft, especially the A-6.

You are only twenty years old how do you miss a deticated strike aircraft? Jeez.. You were three years old when I retired from the Navy in 1991..jeez.

As you guys probaly know the reason for the luv the Hornet get is commonality in parts and maintenance.

BUT >>> I agree that the USN should have gone ahead with the A-6F.

And you can thank **** Cheney under Pres Bush I for cancelling the A-12 aircraft...

Here's a link about the A-12;

http://ufologie.net/htm/a12.htm

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You are only twenty years old how do you miss a deticated strike aircraft? Jeez.. You were three years old when I retired from the Navy in 1991..jeez.

When I was a little kid my dream was to be an A-6 pilot. Then they retired it and that went out the window. As a result, the Intruder has something of a special place in my heart.

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Wow thanks for the info on the AJ Savage. Interesting engine configuration to say the least... but where the heck is the intake for the turbojet engine???

[Hellfish]

I like the F/A-18F. It's better than the F/A-18D for the strike roles, and while I don't think it can carry as much as the A-6E could, it's still pretty capable.

A lot of good programs were canceled in the 90s. The M-8 Armored Gun, the A-12, etc.