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I. Ships and Aircraft
Section I of
the 2004-2005 season plans lists the names, types, numbers, descriptions,
and armament of ships, aircraft, and other vehicles introduced to the
Antarctic Treaty area and information on military equipment, if any, and
its location in the area.
Ships
Icebreakers
| Ship: |
USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-10) |
| Aircraft: |
2 each HH-65A helicopters |
| Armament: |
Small arms only |
Supply/Tankers
| Ship: |
Resupply Vessel American Tern - dry cargo |
| Armament: |
None |
| Ship: |
TBA - Champion Class T-5 Tanker |
| Armament: |
None |
Research Vessels
| Ship: |
R/V Laurence M. Gould |
| Armament: |
None |
| Ship: |
R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer |
| Armament: |
None |
Aircraft
- Six LC-130 transport aircraft operated by the 109th Air Wing.
- Two Bell 212 helicopter based at McMurdo Station.
- Two Aerospatiale AS-350B-2 helicopters based at McMurdo Station
Note: No armament
Air Mobility Command
Between
October and November 2004, and January and February 2005 C-141B
and C-17 aircraft of the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC)
will transport cargo and personnel to and from Christchurch, New
Zealand, and McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Note: No armament
Other Aircraft
Royal
New Zealand Air Force C-130 aircraft will transport cargo and
personnel on intercontinental flights between Christchurch, New
Zealand, and McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during November and
December 2004 in support of the U.S. and New Zealand Antarctic
Programs.
Note: Two DeHavilland DHC-6/300 Twin Otters will be used;
both aircraft will arrive at McMurdo in early November 2004, and
depart early February 2005.
Note: No armament
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