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 …
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 ...
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 ...
Joint direct attack munition-extended range (JDAM-ER) US
WEBMar 27, 2023 · JDAM-ER is a high-precision glide bomb with a drop range of more than 72km. Credit: US Air Force photo by 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin. Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) is the latest winged variant of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) precision bomb guidance kit produced by …
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), USA - Airforce Technology
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme proposed by the US Air Force (USAF) is a multi-pronged initiative to test, develop and implement new autonomous and manned-unmanned aircraft teaming concepts. It is intended to rapidly deploy large numbers of autonomous unmanned aircraft, officially designated as …
The world’s most effective air-to-air missiles - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 1, 2019 · The R-77 (RVV-AE) (NATO: AA-12 Adder) is a medium-range air-to-air missile developed by State Machine-Building Design Bureau “Vympel”. The R-77’s multi-purpose target engagement capabilities and resistance against countermeasures are among the best in the world. The R-77 (RVV-AE) can be deployed on MiG/Sukhoi fighters and other foreign ...
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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Lockheed Martin unveils SR-72 as successor to SR-71 spy plane
WEBNov 3, 2013 · Features. Lockheed Martin unveils SR-72 as successor to SR-71 spy plane. Almost 50 years since the SR-71 Blackbird's first flight, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has revealed plans for an affordable hypersonic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and strike platform which could be its successor. Grant November 3, 2013.
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.