The C-141A was Air Mobility Command’s first jet aircraft designed to meet military standards as a troop and cargo carrier. Continue reading “C-141 Starlifter”
Tag: Military
C-130 Hercules
The C-130 Hercules is the West’s most widely used and versatile military transport. Continue reading “C-130 Hercules”
C-124 Globemaster II
The C-124 was the only aircraft that could carry many of the Army’s vehicles at the time of its service. Continue reading “C-124 Globemaster II”
C-121 Constellation
No known major achievements Continue reading “C-121 Constellation”
B-52 Stratofortress
The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory.
The B-52 made the longest strike mission in the history of aerial warfare during the Gulf War, flying 35 hours non-stop. Continue reading “B-52 Stratofortress”
Tornado IDS/ADV
The Tornado was the first production military aircraft with fly-by-wire controls. Continue reading “Tornado IDS/ADV”
Il-18 Coot
The il-18 has been adopted for a variety of military roles and has played a significant part in the USSR’s air services. Continue reading “Il-18 Coot”
H-4 Hercules
The Spruce Goose had the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever to fly. Continue reading “H-4 Hercules”
EC-135 Looking Glass
From 1961 to 1990, a Looking Glass aircraft was in the air at all times 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Continue reading “EC-135 Looking Glass”
B-17 Flying Fortress
The B-17 was the first Boeing military aircraft with a flight deck instead of an open cockpit.
The B-17 was the first Boeing airplane with the distinctive tail for improved control and stability during high-altitude bombing. Continue reading “B-17 Flying Fortress”