Previously Held AFSC/MOS 42231-Apprentice Mechanical Accessories and Equipment Repairman
42351-Aircraft Environmental Systems Repairman
42251-Mechanical Accessories and Equipment Repairman
42271-Mechanical Accessories and Equipment Repair Technician
Service Years
1975 - 1987
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
Additional Information
What are you doing now:
In the Air Cav as a member of Troop F 1st Squadron 230th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Jackson, TN and a dual status technician at AASF #3 performing duties as a Crew Chief on AH-64A Apaches and the commander's OH-58D Kiowa Warrior.
Other Comments:
Preparing to accompany my brothers and sisters in another round of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Subject qualified on the E-3 in order to maintain the AWACS course curriculum as a member of the Special Training MTT while at Chanute AFB.
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E-3 Sentry Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
USAF/NATO aircraft
General characteristics
* Crew: Flight crew: 4 Mission crew: 13-19 * Length: 152 ft 11 in (46.61 m) * Wingspan: 145 ft 9 in (44.42 m) * Height: 41 ft 4 in (12.6 m) * Wing area: 3,050 ft� (283.4 m�) * Empty weight: 162,000 lb (73,480 kg) * Loaded weight: 325,000 lb (147,400 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 347,000 lb (156,000 kg) * Powerplant: 4� Pratt and Whitney TF33-PW-100A turbofan, 21,000 lbf (93 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 530 mph (855 km/h) * Range: 4,000 NM (7,400 km) (8 hr) * Service ceiling 29,000 ft (9,000 m)
on AH-64A Apaches and the commander's OH-58D Kiowa Warrior.