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Aardvark F-111

The F-111 "Aarvark", known in the RAAF as the "pig", is a long range strike & reconnaissance aircraft. This aircraft is capable of flying at extremely high speeds at low altitudes in order to prevent radar detection.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: 2 Pratt & Whitney TF-30 Turbo fan jet engines
Airframe: Length 23m, Height 5.3 Width: 21.3m wings fully forward and 10.3m with wings swept back
Range: 5560km
Ceiling: 50000 feet
Weight: 51955kg
Speed: Mach 2.5
Crew: Pilot and Navigator
Stores: Gun, Smart and dumb bombs, missiles and rockets.

B707A/B Tanker

A number of Qantas B707A/B models were modified for Air to Air refueling. The B707 can carry 43 tonnes of fuel and can also carry a 152 passengers or 60 tonnes of cargo to support deployments

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: 4 Pratt and Witney JT3B turbofans
Airframe: Length 46m, Height 12.9 Width: 44.5m
Range: 7400km
Ceiling: 42000 feet
Weight: 152000kg
Speed: 890kmh
Crew: 2 Pilots, Navigator, Flight Engineer and Loadmaster, up to 6 flight attendants
Stores: 2 air to Air refueling pods

CARIBOU DCH-4

The De Havilland Caribou aircraft is used primarily for carrying troops and equipment for the Army. Its rear opening ramp allows for rapid loading and unloading, including the low level extraction of cargo and paratroop dropping. The Caribou is able to take off and land in a short space, and operate from semi-prepared airfields.

SPECIFICATIONS
Powerplant: 2 Pratt & Whitney R2000 engines
Airframe: Length 22.5m, Width 29m, Height 9.6m
Range: 1000km
Ceiling: 13000 feet (with passengers)
Speed: 280kmh (during normal operations)
Weight: 12900kg
Crew: 3 (Two pilots and one load master)
Payload: 3180kg

CHALLENGER CL-604

The CL-604 is an upgraded variation of the CL 600. It was introduced in 2002. It is used for special purpose VIP transport, and maintained by QANTAS.

SPECIFICATIONS
Powerplant: 2 General Electric CF34-3B turbofans
Airframe: Length 20.9m, Width 19.6m, Height 6.3m
Range: 5600km
Ceiling: 41000 feet (with passengers)
Speed: 280kmh (during normal operations)
Weight: 21863kg
Crew: 3 (Two pilots and one cabin attendant)
Payload: 9 passengers

GLOBEMASTER BOEING C-17

The C17 Globemaster is the largest transport aircraft in the RAAF inventory. It is capable of carrying the M1A1 Abrahms tank, the Bushmaster and many of the army helicopters.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: 4 Pratt & Whitney PW2040 turbo fan jet engines
Airframe: Length 53m, Height 16.8 Width: 51.7m
Range: 4500km
Ceiling: 45000 feet
Weight: 265352kg
Speed: 800kmh
Crew: 2 Pilots and a Loadmaster
Payload: 134 troops, 77500kg cargo.

HAWK BAe-127

The Hawk Lead In Fighter trainer is constructed by BAE at Willamtown. The Hawk is fitted with a glass cockpit and is used for jet fighter conversion training for aircrew prior to being posted to F111 or Hornet aircraft. The aircraft also has a basic ground attack ability.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: Single Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 871
Airframe: Length 11.95m, Width 9.39m, Height 4.08m
Range: 1207km
Ceiling: 50000 feet
Speed: 1207kmh
Weight: 5443kg
Crew: Pilot (Instructor) and student

HERCULES C-130H

The Lockheed C-130H Hercules has served that RAAF since 1978. These heavy transport aircraft are used to carry troops and a wide range of equipment including trucks, guns and helicopters in the field. They are also used to assist the community in times of natural disasters, search and rescue, medical evacuation and other emergencies.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: 4 Allison T56 Turboprop jet engines
Airframe: Length 29.7m, Width 40.4m, Height 11.6m
Range: 6000km with 9295kg payload
Ceiling: 40000 feet
Weight: 70450kg maximum
Speed: 550km normal operations
Crew: 5
Payload: 19300kg

HERCULES C-130J

The Lockheed C-130J Hercules was introduced in 1999. They are used for transporting troops and cargo. They are used for community support, search and rescue and medical evacuation. They have 30% more capacity than the C130H.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: 4 Allison AE2100D3 Turboprop jet engines
Airframe: Length 34.4m, Width 40.4m, Height 10.1m
Range: 5100km with 18155kg payload
Ceiling: 35000 feet
Weight: 79380kg maximum
Speed: 625km normal operations
Crew: 3
Payload: 19500kg

HORNET F/A-18A/B

The F/A-18A/B is a multirole fighter. Both single (A) and dual (B) seat versions are in service. The Hornet can be used for air to air intercepts, bombing and fighter escort duties.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: General Electric F404-GE-400 Turbofans
Airframe: Length 17.1m, Width 12.4m, Height 4.6m
Weight: 20412kg max
Ceiling: 50000 feet
Range: 740km (combat range)
Speed: Mach 1.8 (2200 kmh)
Crew: 1 or 2 (pilot and instructor)
Stores: Gun, Smart/dumb bombs, missiles and rockets

KING AIR 300

The Beech King Air is a small transport aircraft used by the RAAF and Army for light transport requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: Pratt and Whitney PT6A-42 Turboprops
Airframe: Length 13.3m, Width 16.6m, Height 4.6m
Weight: 5670kg max
Ceiling: 32000 feet
Range: 3338km
Speed: 250 kmh
Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
Payload: 13 passengers

ORION P-3C

The P-3 Orion aircraft is used for long range maritime patrol duties. These duties include anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and coastal surveillance.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: 4 Allison T56-A-14W Turboprop engines
Airframe: Length 35.6m, Width 30.4m, Height 10.3m
Range: 7665km
Ceiling: 28300 feet
Weight: 64410kg
Speed: 760kmh
Crew: 10
Stores: Torpedoes, mines, sonobuoys and missiles

PC-9 TRAINER

The PC-9 trainer is constructed by Hawker de Havilland under licence from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (Switzerland). The PC-9 is fitted with advanced electronic flight instrumentation and a stepped-up rear cockpit, providing excellent visibilty for both the instructor and the student. The PC9 is used in a Forward Air Control (target marking) role by the RAAF. The PC-9 is also flown by the RAAF Roulette aerobatic team as shown here.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power plant: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-62 Turboprop
Airframe: Length 10.2m, Width 10.2m, Height 3.3m
Range: 1540km
Ceiling: 25000 feet
Speed: 660kmh
Weight: 2250kg
Crew: Pilot (Instructor) and student

Stores: Smoke Grenade Launchers

WEDGETAIL BOEING B737

The Wedgetail is a Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft. This "eye in the sky" is designed to provide long distance surviellance and be able to command and coordinate airborne (typically fighter) operations over and extended area of coverage.