The Tu-22M is capable of a Mach 2 dash at high altitude and speeds up to Mach 0.9 at low level. Continue reading “Tu-22M Backfire”
Tag: Aircraft
KC-10 Extender
The KC-10 fleet has established one of the best safety records in USAF history.
The KC-10 can hold nearly twice the fuel capacity of the KC-135. Continue reading “KC-10 Extender”
F-117 Nighthawk
The F-117 was the first true stealth aircraft released.
Although the F-117’s flew through some of the most heavily defended areas in Desert Storm, not one aircraft was shot down or damaged.
On their first trip, the F-117’s flew non-stop from Holloman AFB to Kuwait, taking around 18.5 hours — a record for single-seat fighters still standing today. Continue reading “F-117 Nighthawk”
B-57 Canberra
The Canberra broke a long-standing tradition for the US of not buying foreign aircraft. The B-57 is based off of the British Electric Canberra. Continue reading “B-57 Canberra”
Tornado IDS/ADV
The Tornado was the first production military aircraft with fly-by-wire controls. Continue reading “Tornado IDS/ADV”
CH-54 Skycrane
The CH-54 was used in aircraft recovery operations when loads were too heavy for the CH-47 Chinook.
The Skycrane could be rigged to drop the 10,000 lb cratering bomb. Continue reading “CH-54 Skycrane”
A-4 Skyhawk
The A-4 is one of the greatest jet aircraft ever to have served with the USN and US Marines.
The Skyhawk still flies with some of the air forces of the world, nearly 50 years after first entering service.
The A-4 was among the frontline of the US Navy and Marines for attack missions over Vietnam. Continue reading “A-4 Skyhawk”
T-45 Goshawk
The T-45 was based on the British Aerospace Hawk, one of the few instances the US military has ordered a foreign aircraft. Continue reading “T-45 Goshawk”
J-7 Fishbed
No known major achievements Continue reading “J-7 Fishbed”
F-106 Delta Dart
The F-106 used the Hughes MA-1 electronic guidance and fire control system, which could be given control over the aircraft and fly it to the appropriate height and attack position. Continue reading “F-106 Delta Dart”