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 ...
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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.
F-15EX Fighter Jet, US - Air Force Technology
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Design and features of the F-15EX fighter jet. The advanced two-seater fighter jet has a length of 19.45m, a width of 13.05m, and a height of 5.64m. It has an empty weight of 14,500kg while the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft is 37,000kg. It can launch hypersonic weapons up to 22ft long, providing an …
The world’s 10 best bomber aircraft - Air Force Technology
WEBDec 3, 2013 · The Tu-22M bomber (Nato reporting name of Backfire) is a supersonic, long-range, strategic and maritime bomber manufactured by Tupolev based on the design of the Tu-22 aircraft. The Tu-22M is currently operated by the Russian Air Force and Russian Naval Aviation. It was also operated in India, Ukraine and the Soviet Union.
AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile)
WEBJul 5, 2013 · The AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) is an autonomous, long-range missile developed and produced by Lockheed Martin. This conventional, air-to-ground and precision standoff missile was designed primarily for the US Air Force (USAF). The 2,000lb class weapon offers high capability and precision in destroying stationary as ...
Predator RQ-1 / MQ-1 / MQ-9 Reaper UAV - Air Force Technology
WEBSep 2, 2022 · The MQ-1, formerly designated as RQ-1 Predator, is a long-endurance, medium-altitude, turboprop-powered, multi-mission, unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It was manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), an aeronautics company based in the US. A contract was awarded to GA-ASI in January 1994 to execute the Tier II, medium ...
Sukhoi Su-57: A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet for the Russian Air Force
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · The Su-57 is an outcome of the Russian Air Force’s PAK FA fifth-generation fighter jet programme. Codenamed ‘Felon’ by Nato, Su-57 is a twin-engine stealth fighter that will be used in both anti-air and air-to-ground operations. Being developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau and Russian Aircraft Corporation, the aircraft performed its maiden ...
Su-35 Flanker-E Multirole Fighter - Airforce Technology
WEBApr 9, 2021 · Indonesian Air Force placed an order for 11 Su-35S fighter jets in February 2018. Su-35 Flanker-E design and cockpit. Su-35 has a length of 21.9m, wingspan of 15.3m and height 5.9m. It has the capacity to carry maximum payload of 8,000kg and the aircraft can be operated by one person.