F/A 18-D?

[psu_midn]

Does anyone know which squadrons use the 2 seater version of the F/A 18?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I saw some 2 seater super hornets at Lemoore Naval Air Station a month ago...don't know what squadron they are though.

Kris

 

[psu_midn]

This is probably stupid. I am assuming the 2 seaters deploy off of carriers as well.?

 

[O-man]

First off, how is it that you saw the light when you went Navy? Errr. seriously though- I talked to an F-18D driver who was in the USMC, and he said that ours didt, and that he liked it that way. I dont know about you Navy guys though-

 

[psu_midn]

So the two seater is for the Devil Dogs!

I guess that does not leave the NFO that many jet options aside from the S-3...

 

[Brooklyn]

Don't forget the beautiful EA/6B

 

[psu_midn]

I think I said jet.....

 

[Brooklyn]

You sure did! The EA/6B is a carrier based 4 seater. Maybe you're thinking of the E6.

 

[psu_midn]

I know....I meant..."Real" jet.
Frankly..I will take what I can get....

 

[Brooklyn]

Roger that.

 

[Paul Burke]

oh no you didn't

You call an S-3 a jet and not a Prowler???

surely you jest

 

[psu_midn]

Do I sense a little hostility...

Which, in your opinion is a finer aircraft. Out of all our fixed wing beasts?

 

[Brooklyn]

I wouldn't compare the Viking to the Hornet. If I had my pick for jets, I'd pick the Prowler, after the Hornet. With full respect to the S-3 community. You guys are doing it!! We're just talking about it. !

 

[psu_midn]

Why the Prowler?...

 

[Brooklyn]

Good question. I often wonder the same thing aside from I like the looks on that bird.

The Prowler has attack capabilities. More so than the S-3. You have your crew right there with you as well. The E-2 is a pretty sweet deal too. My friend took me in one and a few rides in the sim. Pretty cool!

I guess it's all a matter of which community, or lifestyle, you want to be a part of. Obviously, if you get a P-3, you won't be out on sea duty. Which is good if you've got a family. Lots of things to consider, but, it all comes down to the "needs of the Navy" anyway. If I join, I want it to be because I want to serve my country first. Then, I want to get paid to fly and wear green pajamas to work everyday!