Let’s talk about different types of hurricane hunting aircraft. We have the WP-3D Orions and Gulfstream-IV of @NOAA_HurrHunter, Kermit (#NOAA42), Miss Piggy (#NOAA43), and Gonzo (#NOAA49), respectively.

And there’s also the TEN WC-130Js of @53rdWRS (#TEAL70, etc.) The WP-3Ds and WC-130Js fly directly into the storms, usually between 8,000-10,000 feet over the water. These are the aircraft you get the eye views from. The WP-3Ds have three radar systems (shown by arrows), can launch scientific instruments, and collect lots of other data.