Tuesday, December 10, 2013

USS Theodore Roosevelt Launches New Aircraft

E-2D Advanced HawkeyeThe aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) launched and recovered E-2D Hawkeyes, from the Tiger Tails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, for the first time, Dec. 3.

With notable improvements and new features, the E-2D is a major advancement from the E-2C Hawkeye.

"The E-2D brings a significant number of improvements to the older E-2C," said Cmdr. Paul Lanzilotta, commanding officer of VAW-125. "The biggest thing is the sensor and radar systems.

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