Chinook - The Chinook is one of the most easily identified helicopters in the world. A tandem-rotor design, this large twin-engined medium-lift helicopter normally operates with a crew of four. The Chinook can carry up to 45 fully equipped troops or up to 10 tonnes of equipment either internally or underslung. The Chinook fleet has recently undergone a mid-life update, and all aircraft are now designated HC2.

Crew: 3/4 Rotor Diameter: 18.29m (60') Length: 15.54m (51') Width: 3.78m Height: 5.68m Weight (empty): 10,814 kg Internal Payload: 8,164 kg Cruising Speed: 270 kph (158 mph) Service Ceiling: 4,270m Mission Radius: (with internal and external load of 20,000kgs including fuel and crew) 55 kms Rear Loading Ramp Height: 1.98m Rear Loading Ramp Width: 2.31m Engines: 2 x Avco Lycoming T55-L11E turboshafts

In service with: 7 Squadron - 11 x Chinook HC2, RAF Odiham 18 Squadron - 10 x Chinook HC2, RAF Odiham 27 Squadron (R) (OCU) - 10 x Chinook HC2, RAF Odiham 78 Squadron - 1 x Chinook HC2, RAF Mount Pleasant

	Puma - The Puma is a tactical transport helicopter which entered RAF service in 1972. It can carry up to 16 fully equipped troops or 5,500 lbs of freight. Like the Chinook, the Puma is equipped with night vision aids, defensive electronic countermeasures and advanced navigation aids.
Crew: 2 or 3 Rotor Diameter: 15m (49' 2.5") Length: 14.06m (46' 1.5") Width: 3.50m Height: 4.38m Weight (empty): 3,615 kg Maximum Take Off Weight: 7,400 kg Cruising Speed: 258 kph (192 mph) Service Ceiling: 4,800m Range: 550 kms Engines: 2 x Turbomeca Turmo 111-C4 turbines	In service with: 33 Squadron - 15 x Puma HC1, RAF Benson 230 Squadron - 13 x Puma HC1, RAF Aldergrove 72 Squadron - 5 x Puma HC1, RAF Aldergrove

Dominie - The Dominie is a military version of the BAe125. The T1 variant entered service in 1965 and is currently used by No3 Flying Trainng School at RAF Cranwell to provide basic training for Navigators, Flight Engineers and Air Electronic Operators. The Dominie can operate at low, medium and high altitudes and differs from the BAe125 in that it is powered by Viper 520 turbo jets as opposed to Garret Turbofans. Wingspan: 14.33m (47') Length: 14.48m (47' 5") In service with: 55 (R) Squadron, 3 FTS - 8 x Dominie T Mk 1, RAF Cranwell

Sea King - The Sea King HAR3s of the RAF operate in the Search & Rescue (SAR) role in the UK and in the Falkland Islands. The aircraft is fitted with a computer to assist positioning in the hover and carries advanced all-weather search and navigation equipment. When hovering, the Sea King can be 'flown' by the winch operator, who can position the rescue harness with great accuracy. The Sea King can carry up to 18 passengers and has a radius of action of 280 miles.

Crew: 3 Rotor Diameter: 18.9m (62') Length: 17.01m (55' 9.75") Height: 4.72m Weight (empty): 6,201 Kg. Cruising Speed: 208 kph (129mph) Range: 1,230 kms Engine(s): 2 x Rolls Royce Gnome H1400-1 turboshafts

In service with: 22 Squadron: (HQ at RMB Chinevor) A Flight - 3 x Sea King HAR3, RMB Chivenor B Flight - 3 x Sea King HAR3, RAF Wattisham C Flight - 2 x Sea King HAR3, RAF Valley 202 Squadron: (HQ at RAF Boulmer) A Flight - 3 x Sea King HAR3, RAF Boulmer D Flight - 3 x Sea King HAR 3, RAF Lossiemouth E Flight - 2 x Sea King HAR 3, RAF Leconfield 203 (Reserve) Squadron - 3 x Sea King HAR3, RAF St Mawgan 78 Squadron - 2 x Sea King HAR3, RAF Mount Pleasant

Squirrel - The Single Squirrel is a single-engine light training helicopter which entered service in April 1997 as a replacement for the Gazelle. It is used as a basic trainer to prepare pilots for the complexities of twin-engine helicopter training and operational flying. The HT1 variant is operated by the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury whilst the HT2 model is used by the DHFS at Middle Wallop for training Army Air Corps pilots. The Twin Squirrel (pictured), a twin-engined variant, is operated by No 32 (The Royal) Squadron. Rotor Diameter: 10.69m (35' 0.75"') Length: 12.94m (42' 5.5") In service with: DHFS - 36 x Squirrel HT1, RAF Shawbury

Firefly - The Slingsby Firefly M260 is a conventional low-wing, two-seat elementary training aircraft with a fixed tricycle undercarriage operated by the Joint Elementary Training School (JEFTS) at RAF Barkston Heath. The JEFTS is a civilian unit on contract to the MOD and employs civilian and military instructors to train pilots for all three services. Wingspan: 10.59m (34' 9") Length: 7.32m (24' 0.25") In service with: JEFTS at RAF Bakston Heath - 18 x Firefly M260

Hawk - The Hawk entered service in 1976. The Hawk T1 is a two-seat, jet-engined trainer used for advanced flying training at RAF Valley. The aircraft is also used to provide an introduction to operational tactics and airborne weapons delivery. The T1A is a modified version of the Hawk capable of carrying Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Armed additionally with a ventral 30mm cannon, the 72 T1As would supplement the Tornado F3 air defence force in times of tension or war. The Hawk is used operationally by No 100 Squadron in the target facilities role and, as is well known, equips the RAF Aerobatic Team, the 'Red Arrows'.

Crew: 2 Wingspan: 9.39m (30' 9.75") Length: 11.96m (39' 2") Height: 3.99m Weight (empty): 3,647 kg Max Take Off Weight: 8,569 kg Max Speed: 1,038 kph (645 mph) at 3,355m Combat Radius: 556 km (345 miles) Engine 1 x 2,359 kg thrust Rolls Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk 151 turbofan Armament: 30 mm Aden cannon, 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder plus assorted bombs and rockets

In service with: 100 Squadron - 13 x Hawk T1/1A, RAF Leeming (target towing) No 4 Flying Training School - 68 x Hawk T1/1A, RAF Valley Red Arrows - 10 x Hawk T1/1A, RAF Scampton

	Tucano - The Shorts Tucano T1 is the RAF's basic flying trainer and is powered by a Garret TPE331 turbo-prop engine. The Tucano replaced the venerable Jet Provost in RAF service and is used to prepare student pilots for progression to the Hawk T1 advanced flying trainer.
Crew: 2 Wingspan: 11.28m (37') Length: 9.86m (32' 4") Height: 3.40m Max Speed: 458 kph (254 mph) Service Ceiling: 8,750m Range: 1,916 kms Engine: 1 x 1,100shp Garrett TPE-331 turboprop	In service with: No 1 Flying Training School (1 FTS) at RAF Linton-on-Ouse (includes Central Flying School at Topcliffe) - 78 x Tucano T1

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