Military Aircraft

Symbol Meaning

All military aircraft have a specific letter in front of their identifier (e.i. F-22 or C-130). This is their "type" or the description of what they are designed for.

Identifiers and Their Meanings

Identifier (Letter)	Meaning
A	Attack
B	Bomber
C	Cargo
E	Electronic Warfare
F	Fighter
H	Helicopter
L	Liaison
O	Observation
P	Patrol
Q	Drone
R	Reconnaissance
S	Anti-Submarine Warfare
T	Trainer
U	Utility
V	Vertical and Short Take-off and Landing Aircraft
X	Experimental
Z	Airship

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Military Aircraft
Bombers	B-52 Stratofortress
Cargo	C-130 Hercules
Fighters	F/A-18 Super Hornet • F-22 Raptor