DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

Headquarters US Air Force

Washington DC 20330

AF 190-33

1 July 1974

INTRODUCTION

The information presented in this pam-phlet is as current and detailed as possible and pertains to aerospace vehicles in the U.S. Air Force operational inventory, in pro-duction, and, under development.

Specifically, an aerospace vehicle, manned or unmanned, is one which can operate in the indivisible medium consisting of the total expanse beyond the earth's surface.

This handbook has been divided into three chapters and does not reflect an alphabetical listing or order of significance. Aerospace vehicles contained within each section are listed according to their Department of De-fense numerical designations to speed re-search and facilitate subject-area reference.

Performance data, unless otherwise indi-cated, are the maximums. In this respect, it would be misleading to say that an aircraft could fly with maximum load, for its maxi-mum range, and at its top speed. Range and speed vary for many reasons.

All models of a particular aircraft, space-

craft, or other aerospace vehicle are listed under the same general heading. For exam-ple, the C-130 and its weather counterpart, the WC-130E, are carried under the C-130 Hercules heading. In many instances, there are different engines for the same aircraft model designation. Consult the DoD Military Aircraft, Rockets and Guided Missiles book for various engine data.

Photographs of aircraft showing specific command identification do not imply that the aircraft is used solely by that command.

In the interest of economy, some aircraft in the Air Force inventory are not included in this handbook. For instance, since there are only a few utility aircraft, and their use is limited, they have been omitted.

Replacement sheets for this handbook's updating will be prepared as specifications and descriptive data change, or when new weapon systems are added to the inventory. In addition, all information materials should be used for updating this volume.