McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Fighter and Attack Aircraft, United States of America
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II, manufactured by BAE SYSTEMS and Boeing, is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the Harrier Jump Jet family. Capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL), the aircraft was designed in the late 1970s as an Anglo-American development of the British Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the first operational V/STOL aircraft.
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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Air Superiority Fighter,United States of America
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American Mach 2.5-class twin-engine fighter, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to gain and maintain air supremacy in aerial combat. It is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills scored by the Israeli Air Force.
Forseeing the need to replace its fleet of F-4 Phantoms, the US Air Force issued the FX requirement for a long-range air superiority fighter in 1965.
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, United States of America
The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is an American low-observable, strategic, long-range, heavy bomber capable of penetrating sophisticated and dense air-defence shields.The bomber can deploy both conventional and thermonuclear weapons, such as eighty 500 lb (230 kg)-class (Mk 82) JDAM Global Positioning System-guided bombs, or sixteen 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) B83 nuclear bombs.It is capable of all-altitude attack missions up to 50,000ft, with a range of more than 6,000nm unrefuelled and over 10,000nm with one refuelling, giving it the ability to fly to any point in the world within hours.
Its distinctive profile comes from the unique 'flying wing' construction. The leading edges of the wings are angled at 33° and the trailing edge has a double-W shape.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Long-Range Multirole Bomber, United States of America
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber, heavy bomber designed and built by Boeing Company (Boeing Military Airplane Co.). It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s.
The B-52 began life in 1948 as a replacement for the B-50 Superfortress and eventually the B-36 Peacemaker bombers.
Panavia Tornado Multirole Aircraft
The Panavia Tornado multirole aircraft is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing combat aircraft, which was jointly developed and manufactured by Panavia Aircraft GmbH, a tri-national consortium consisting of British Aerospace (previously British Aircraft Corporation), MBB of West Germany, and Aeritalia of Italy. It first flew on 14 August 1974 and was introduced into service in 1979–1980.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Tactical Strike Aircraft, United States of America
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a supersonic, medium-range interdictor and tactical attack aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic bomber, aerial reconnaissance, and electronic-warfare aircraft that was developed by General Dynamics. Previously known as TFX (Tactical Fighter "X"), the aircraft was developed in response to a joint services requirement for a superior fighter from the US Air Force (USAF) and US Navy in 1960.
Rockwell B-1 Lancer Long-Range Strategic Bomber, United States of America
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a four-engine supersonic variable-sweep wing, jet-powered heavy strategic bomber was developed by Rockwell International, now Boeing Defense And Space Group, and is the US Air Force long-range strategic bomber.The B-1B became operational in 1986 about 95 currently in service. The B-1B has the largest internal payload of any current bomber.
Saab JAS 39 Gripen Multirole Fighter Aircraft, Sweden
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (English: "griffin") is a light single-engine multirole fighter aircraft developed by Saab, was first flown in December 1988 and entered operational service with the Swedish Air Force in 1997. It is planned that the Gripen will replace all current variants of the Viggen and Draken combat aircraft.
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