USN/USMC FA-18 Database

[e2a2j]

Greetings all.
I have a databasae of USN/USMC FA-18s posted here: http://www.scramble.nl/wiki/index.php?t ... 18s_by_Lot" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'd like compare it to the Scramble database and investigate inconsistencies. In many cases I am certian that my data is more accurate.
I'm also looking for additions/updates from knowledgable Scramblers. Appreciate any feedback/suggestions. Cheers!

[Piet Luijken]

well done!

[Starman]

Nice list, but, do you happen to know the significance of the (temporary) codes applied to Hornets at NASNI? There were about 20 a/c parked in three lines early Jan, and only I read off the following details:
Line closest to ocean: XE572 EA18G (166856), (NH)211 (166426), another, (NG)315 (163737), and another.
Middle line: NG314, --301 & "42" (wingless).
Inner (more active) line: "400" VMFA251, N(J)353, --310, another, VW/-- "RLO2",
"RB53", 'RL03", "RB54", "RK98", "RK92" & "RK94". (OK, 19 a/c)
And while you're at it, there was a stripped C-2 marked "N727"
As for the SH-60s ......

Any thoughts?

[e2a2j]

codes applied to Hornets at NASNI? There were about 20 a/c parked in three lines early Jan, and only I read off the following details:
Line closest to ocean: XE572 EA18G (166856), (NH)211 (166426), another, (NG)315 (163737), and another.
Middle line: NG314, --301 & "42" (wingless).
Inner (more active) line: "400" VMFA251, N(J)353, --310, another, VW/-- "RLO2",
"RB53", 'RL03", "RB54", "RK98", "RK92" & "RK94". (OK, 19 a/c)
And while you're at it, there was a stripped C-2 marked "N727"

NASNI is home to the Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP), which does major overhaul/modification work to USN/USMC aircraft (among other things).

When an aircraft is due for work, it is flown there and left, often for months. The a/c is still technically assigned to the squadron. During the overhaul/modification, aircraft are often stripped to bare metal and re-painted. NADEP only applies a generic paint job - no tail codes, squadron insignia or modexs. The a/c's BuNo stays consistent. Once finished, that aircraft usually return to the original squadron, but often are transferred to another Navy or USMC outfit.

So, the XE is from VX9 - yes, even brand-new aircraft are often in need of modification.
The "N"s are from the west coast airwings:
NE is CVW-2
NF is CVW-5
NG is CVW-9
NH is CVW-11
NK is CVW-14
NJ is west coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons

"A" is for east coast squadrons:
AB – CVW-1
AC – CVW-3
AG – CVW-7
AJ – CVW-8
AA- CVW-17
AF – CVW-20 (Reserve Tactical Support Wing)
AD – east coast FRS

When USMC aircraft are assigned to a Navy airwing, they use the airwing tailcode.
Outfits like NSAWC don't have a tailcode and typically have a two-digit modex.
The VW is a USMC jet. The "RB", "RL", "RK" are temporary codes used by NADEP.
The C-12 with "N727" is/was a civilian tailcode.

Hope I've answered your questions.
Now, back to my original pursuit: Is there any way to view the entire Scramble FA-18 database without being a subscriber? I'd like to offer corrections or inputs to it. Cheers! e2

[Hans]

Hi,

Now, back to my original pursuit: Is there any way to view the entire Scramble FA-18 database without being a subscriber?

Nope, that is an extra feature only accessible to our subscribers - and even they can not check the complete list of all F/A-18s in one view.

Regards,

Hans