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How many pounds of ordinance can a B-52H carry?

70,000 lbs. The B-52H can be armed with attack missiles, bombs, mines, cruise missiles, and anti-ship missiles.

What is the nickname of the MC-130E (used by AF Special Operations)?

Combat Talon. AFSOC also uses the MC-130P Combat Shadow.

What is the range of the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile?

10 miles. The sidewinder can travel at speeds of up to 1,500 mph and is 9' 5' long.

How fast does a LGM-30G Minuteman missile travel?

15,000 mph. The minuteman missile has a range of more than 6,000 miles and can carry three MK 12 warheads.

What is the primary function of an AGM-84 Harpoon missile?

anti-ship. An all-weather anti-ship missile, it is also used largely by the Navy.

What is the Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) main insertion, extraction, and support helicopter?

MH-53J. More commonly known as the Pave Lowe, it can be armed with any combination of the 7.62mm miniguns and .50 caliber machine guns.

Which of the following is used as an advanced jet pilot trainer?

T-38. The T-38 can reach speeds of up to 815 mph, compared to the 315 mph reached by the T-37 basic jet pilot trainer.

Which of the following aircraft is commonly called a 'tank buster'?

A-10. The A-10 Thunderbolt is armed with a 30mm, seven-barrel gatling gun.

What is the main purpose of the KC-135?

aerial refueling. The Stratotanker can carry up to 120,000 lbs of transfer fuel.

What is a BQM-34A Firebee?

Target Drone. Usually placed on wings of transport planes, they can be used like chaff or flares to confuse some missiles.