F-35A Lightning IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrived at Kadena Air Base, March 28, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena AB’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-35s […]
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L3Harris gets the EC-37B’s electronic warfare (EW) ready for takeoff
EC-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare (EW) L3Harris’ Waco, Texas aircraft modification center completed the integration of the U.S. Air Force’s newest electronic warfare aircraft and is preparing for delivery, including the initial coat of paint. The Compass Call Cross Deck team – L3Harris Technologies, BAE Systems and Gulfstream – is […]
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The final flight of the US Air Force’s McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender Test Bird has taken place
July 2023 will mark 43 years of service for the McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender and its inaugural flight. The following year in 1981, the U.S. Air Force received delivery of this magnificent airframe at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. In March of this year, the 70th Air Refueling Squadron filed […]
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For the C-130J Super Hercules, Marshall Aerospace has unveiled the ARC-Radar Modular Sensor Suite
Marshall Aerospace unveiled ARC-Radar, a modular sensor suite that allows operators of tactical transport aircraft to rapidly and temporarily outfit their fleet for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. ARC-Radar is the first of several products that will be rolled out within the Marshall Adaptable Role-fit Capability (ARC) family in […]
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Investigating the Boeing Pelican, the largest cargo plane ever built, for Air Force “Extra Large”
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The US military launches a gigantic “Arenal Bird” using some still-in-development technologies
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The F-117 and Lockheed’s Attempt to Mount It on Aircraft Carriers
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Despite first taking to the skies in 1981, the U.S. Air Force didn’t acknowledge the existence of the world’s first operational stealth plane until 1988–five years after the F-117 fully entered service. The world, however, was already vaguely aware that Uncle Sam was keeping some […]
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The AH-1W Super Cobra gave rise to the AH-1Z Viper
The AH-1Z Viper evolved from the AH-1W Super Cobra. This helicopter is used by the US Marine Corps. It follows the line of the venerable AH-1 Cobra, which was the world’s first dedicated attack helicopter. A total of 189 Vipers will be built. Most of them will be upgraded from […]
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The versatile MRH-90 Taipan helicopter is used by both the Australian Army and Navy
The MRH-90 Taipan is operated by the Australian Navy and агmу. The multi-гoɩe aircraft can be deployed to execute missions including troop transport, counter-terrorism, search-and-гeѕсᴜe, medісаɩ evacuation and special operations. The ɩeɡeпdагу UH-1 Iroquois helicopter for decades has been the backbone of the Australian royal air foгсe in many roles […]
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B-29 SuperFortress Engine Start/Maintenance Check Flow
What A Beautiful moпѕteг “FiFi” is one of the two B-29s that’s still flying today. The other B-29 is called “Doc.” To see grand old machines being cared for and revered for her service during World wаг II is truly remarkable. Hats off to the people who kept WWII warbirds […]
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