| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 165298 |
| Military Code: | AB-603 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman E-2 Hawkeye |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman E-2C Hawkeye |
| C/n (msn): | A52-169 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAW-123 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CVN65 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 120606 |
| Photo Comment |
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On its way to the catapult on board the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in the Persian Gulf. The Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 Screwtops Hawkeye is equipped with the eight-bladed propeller system named NP2000 that replaced the old four-bladed design. The modern propeller reduced vibrations in the aircraft and is more easy to maintain as a result of the ability to remove prop blades individually instead of having to remove the entire prop and hub assembly. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 January 2019, and has since been viewed 1166 times. |