Designation System
The designation system produces a Mission-Design-Series (MDS) designation of the form:
- (Status Prefix)(Modified Mission)(Basic Mission)(Vehicle Type) (Design Number)(Series Letter)
Of these components, only the Basic Mission, Design Number and Series Letter are mandatory. In the case of special vehicles a Vehicle Type symbol must also be included.
Read more about this topic: 1962 United States Tri-Service Aircraft Designation System
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