Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment

NATO Supply Group 17 is the classification for Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment. It is a part of the NATO Codification System (NCS), which is used by NATO member countries to standardize the identification and classification of military items.

NATO Supply Group 17 includes a wide range of equipment and systems that are used in the launching, landing, ground handling, and servicing of aerospace craft. This can include equipment for aircraft carriers, airfields, and other military installations.

Some examples of equipment that fall under NSG 17 are:

1. Aircraft catapults: These are used to launch aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier or other naval vessels.
2. Aircraft arresting gear: This equipment is used to safely stop aircraft during landing on an aircraft carrier or land-based runways.
3. Ground support equipment: This includes various types of equipment used for ground handling and servicing of aircraft, such as tow tractors, aircraft jacks, ground power units, and fuel servicing equipment.
4. Aircraft maintenance and repair equipment: This includes tools, machinery, and equipment used for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of aircraft, such as aircraft lifts, engine stands, and specialized tools.
5. Aircraft refueling equipment: This includes equipment used for the refueling of aircraft, such as fuel trucks, fuel dispensing systems, and fuel storage facilities.

The classification within NATO Supply Group 17 is further broken down into subgroups and classes, which provide more specific details about the type, purpose, and characteristics of the equipment. This allows for more precise identification and selection of the appropriate items for specific aerospace craft handling and servicing requirements.

Overall, NATO Supply Group 17 plays a crucial role in facilitating logistics and supply chain management for aerospace craft launching, landing, ground handling, and servicing equipment among NATO member countries. It ensures interoperability and compatibility among member countries when it comes to the equipment used in aerospace operations.