Give an example of Conversion.

• A. From a F-15 to AC-130
• B. From C-5 to C-130
• C. From F-16 to F-16
• D. From A-10 to F-16

Answer: (A)

Conversion means retraining to operate a different aircraft with a different mission, not just continuing on the same jet. Moving from an F-15 to an AC-130 fits this because you’re switching from a fast fighter to a gunship built on a C-130 airframe, which requires learning new systems, crew roles, flight characteristics, and weapons procedures. The other options don’t show that same level of airframe and mission shift: staying on the same aircraft (F-16 to F-16) isn’t a conversion, and switching between airframes with similar roles doesn’t illustrate the notable change in airframe and mission the concept targets.