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MH-139A Grey Wolf Multi-Mission Helicopter - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 21, 2021 · The MH-139A Grey Wolf is a militarised version of the AW139 commercial helicopter developed by Boeing and Leonardo to replace the ageing UH-1N Huey fleet of the US Air Force. The MH-139A Grey Wolf will support the intercontinental ballistic missile missions of the US covering Wyoming, Montana, …
Top 10 advanced fighter aircraft - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 2, 2019 · The F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation advanced tactical fighter. The stealth, integrated avionics and performance potentially makes the F-22 the most capable air-to-air combat aircraft in the world. Inducted by the US Air Force (USAF) as an air-superiority fighter, the F-22 ...
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is a highly classified and secretive programme of the US Air Force (USAF) to increase lethality and ensure air superiority. The programme revolutionises the USAF’s modernisation plans by adopting a system-of-systems approach instead of a singular platform. A …
EC-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare Aircraft, US - Air Force …
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Design, features, and avionics of EA-37B Compass Call EW aircraft. The EA-37B aircraft has a length of 29.4m, a height of 7.9m and a wingspan of 28.5m. The aircraft’s weight and operating costs are reduced by 50% each, compared to the EC-130H Compass Call. The aircraft’s weight is 48,300lb and maximum take-off weight is 91,000lb.
AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, US - Air …
WEBSep 15, 2023 · The AIM-120 AMRAAM is an all-weather, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Credit: Raytheon Missiles & Defense. AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation, all-weather missile manufactured by Raytheon, a part of RTX. The AMRAAM is in service with the US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), and US-allied nations ...
F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon Multi-Role Fighter - Air Force …
WEBMar 22, 2024 · The F-16V (Viper), also referred to as the F-16 Block 70/72, is the latest variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The aircraft integrates advanced capabilities as part of an upgrade package to better inter-operate with fifth-generation fighters, including the F-35 and ...
Sukhoi Su-57: A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet for the Russian Air Force
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · The Su-57 is an outcome of the Russian Air Force’s PAK FA fifth-generation fighter jet programme. Codenamed ‘Felon’ by Nato, Su-57 is a twin-engine stealth fighter that will be used in both anti-air and air-to-ground operations. Being developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau and Russian Aircraft Corporation, the aircraft performed its maiden ...
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Fighter Jet, Russia - Air Force Technology
WEBJan 20, 2023 · Orders and deliveries. In August 2018, the Russian Defence Ministry signed a contract with the Sukhoi Company, part of UAC, to deliver the first two Su-57 fighter jets by 2020.. The Sukhoi Company signed an additional state contract with the Defence Ministry to deliver 76 Su-57 fighter jets, including the first two, to the Russian Air Force at the Army 2019 international arms exhibition.
C-17 Globemaster III Tactical Transport Aircraft, US - Air Force …
WEBNov 10, 2023 · C-17 design and features. The aircraft is 53m long and 16.8m high with a wingspan of 51.75m. A propulsive lift system, which uses engine exhaust to generate lift, allows the C-17 to achieve safe landings on short runways. The C-17 is capable of landing a full payload in less than 3,000ft.
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