games-pc comanche 3 gold User Manual

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Status Prefix
G Permanently Grounded
J Special Test (temporary
N Special Test (permanent)
X Experimental
Y Prototype
Z Planning
Basic Mission
A Attack
B Bomber
C Transport
E Special Electronic outfit
F Fighter
O Observation
P Patrol
R Reconnaissance
S Anti-submarine
T Trainer
U Utility
X Research
Expanded Mission
A Attack
C Transport
D Director
E Special Electronic Outfit
F Fighter
H Search and Rescue
K Tanker
L Cold Weather
M Multi-mission
O Observation
P Patrol
Q Drone
R Reconnaissance
S Anti-submarine
T Trainer
U Utility
X Research
Aircraft Type
G Glider
H Helicopter
V VTOL/STOL
Z Lighter Than Air Vehicle
U.S. M
ILITARY
 A
IRCRAFT
 D
ESIGNATIONS
The U.S. military uses a common system of designation which applies to all
military aircraft. Most of us know that the "F" in F-22 stands for fighter. Here is
a complete list of designations that probably aren't so familar.
Examples:
YF-22
(Status Prefix/Basic Mission - Model Number)
KC-135
(Basic Mission/Expanded Mission - Model Number)
RAH-66 (Basic Mission/Expanded Mission/Aircraft Type - Model Number)
B-1b
(Basic Mission - Model Number)