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A-10C Thunderbolt II
AC-130
B-1 Lancer
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a a four engine, jet powered heavy strategic bomber. It was thought of in the 1960s as a potential replacement of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. It is a low-level, long range penetrator with a speed capability of Mach 1.25 at high altitude. It was developed by Rockwell International, which is now a part of Boeing.
B-2 Spirit
The B-2 is a strategic bomber currently in commission with the USAF. It is equipped with low observable Stealth technology, and has a flying wing design with room for a crew of two. It is the only aircraft that is known to be able to carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration.
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B-52H Stratofortress
The B-52H is a long range strategic bomber designed and built by Boeing. It has been in commission since 1946, and capable of carrying up to 70,000lbs of weapons with a combat range of 8,800 miles without refueling. It has developed from a straight winged aircraft with six turboprop engines to a more current model with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. It took its first flight in 1952.
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C-5 Galaxy, Super Galaxy
C-12 Huron
The military designation for a series of twin engine turbopop aircraft. Variants are used by four branches of the U.S. military including the USAF, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps. The aircraft is used for various duties including embassy support, medical support, and light cargo transport.
C-17A Globemaster
C-40 Clipper
Designed by Boeing, the C-40 is a military variant of the 737-700C airline transport used both by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. It mainly provides critical logistics.
c-130 hERCULES
The C-130 is a four engine transport aircraft built and maintained by Lockheed Martin. Though originally designed as a troop, medivac, and cargo transport aircraft, it can also be used as a gunship flying airborne assault, search and rescue, research support, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, patrol, and firefighting duties. It is one of the main tactical airlifter aircraft in the world.
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E-3 Sentry
The Boeing E-3 sentry is an airborne early warning aircraft mainly developed by Boeing. It provides weather surveillance, command, control, and communications support. It is used by a variety of military forces, including the USAF, NATO, Royal Air Force (RAF), French Air Force, and Royal Saudi Air Force.
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E-8 Joint Stars
The Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS aircraft provides ground surveillance, battle management, and command and control services for the USAF. It is equipped with technology that can track ground vehicles and aircraft, as well as collect images.
EC-130H Compass Call
The EC-130H is a tactical weapon system aircraft using a modified version of the C-130 frame. It attempts to disrupt enemy communications, as well as limit adversary coordination necessary for effective enemy force management.
F-15 Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is a twin engine tactical fighter to gain and maintain air supremacy in aerial combat missions and conflicts. There are no recorded losses of this aircraft, and it has exported to multiple countries including Israel, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Multiple versions of the F-15 allow for different sized crew; the F-15 C is a single seat aircraft, and the F-15 D is a dual seat aircraft.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon
The F-16 is a single engine aircraft designed to play multiple roles. Originally manufactured as an air superiority day fighter, it as evolved to serve multiple roles. Over 4500 of these aircraft have been manufactured since 1976, with most made during the present day being exported overseas. Special features include a bubble canopy for visibility; a side mounted control stick to ease control; a reclining seat to reduce the effect of g-forces, and more.
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F-22A Raptor
The F-22 is a fifth generation, twin engine, single seat tactical fighter developed for the USAF. It has capabilities as an air superiority fighter, ground attack, electronic, and intelligence aircraft. It is mostly made by Lockheed Martian with parts provided by Boeing.
F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 is arguably the most advanced military fighter ever created so far, many with capabilities including (but not limited to) electronic attack; unparalleled stealth; interoperability (the ability to share everything it sees with other aircraft), and much more. It is a family of single engine, single seat, all weather stealth multirole fighters, whose fifth generation is undergoing testing.
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HC-130
This extended range version of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with a focus on search-and-rescue missions. It is mostly operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
T-38 Talon
The Northrop T-38 Talon is a dual set, twin engine supersonic jet used for advanced pilot training; it is the most produced training aircraft. It is used in many countries, but mostly in the U.S. by the USAF and NASA, as well as U.S. Navy pilot training.
U-2 Dragon Lady
The Lockheed U-2 aircraft is a single engine, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft currently operated by the USAF. It can gather intelligence in both day and night time, in most types of weather. It has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes. The plane was originally used in the Cold War, and was flown over Soviet Russia, China, Vietnam, and Cuba.
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UH-1N Twin Huey
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter with a fifteen seat configuration (1 pilot, 14 passengers). It is also used for cargo transmission, as it has an additional external load limit of 5,000lbs. It was first ordered by the Canadian Forces.
V-22 Osprey
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