The VMFA/AW squadron uses which two-seater aircraft equipped with a moving map, night vision goggles, and FLIR?

The VMFA/AW squadron uses which two-seater aircraft equipped with a moving map, night vision goggles, and FLIR?

• A. F/A-18C
• B. F/A-18D
• C. AH-1 Cobra
• D. UH-1 Huey

Answer: (B)

The question is testing knowledge of which platform in a Marine Fighter Attack squadron configuration carries a moving map display, night vision goggles support, and a forward-looking infrared system, in a two-seat layout. The two-seat Hornet, the F/A-18D, is built for all-weather, night-capable strike with a dedicated second crew member to operate sensors and avionics. Its cockpit includes a moving map navigation display, supports NVG operation for night missions, and uses FLIR for passive detection and targeting in low visibility. The other options don’t fit both the two-seat configuration and the specific sensor suite described: the F/A-18C is the single-seat variant, while the AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey are helicopters with different mission profiles. Therefore, the F/A-18D Hornet best matches the described equipment and squadron role.

The question is testing knowledge of which platform in a Marine Fighter Attack squadron configuration carries a moving map display, night vision goggles support, and a forward-looking infrared system, in a two-seat layout. The two-seat Hornet, the F/A-18D, is built for all-weather, night-capable strike with a dedicated second crew member to operate sensors and avionics. Its cockpit includes a moving map navigation display, supports NVG operation for night missions, and uses FLIR for passive detection and targeting in low visibility. The other options don’t fit both the two-seat configuration and the specific sensor suite described: the F/A-18C is the single-seat variant, while the AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey are helicopters with different mission profiles. Therefore, the F/A-18D Hornet best matches the described equipment and squadron role.