The Saab 39 will act as Sweden’s first class jet fighter.
The Gripen is arguably the first fourth-generation fighter to enter service. Continue reading “Saab 39 Gripen”
Tag: Weapons
Saab 35 Draken
The Saab 35 was designed to have a speed 50% greater than any other fighter entering service at that time. Continue reading “Saab 35 Draken”
S-3 Viking
No known major achievements Continue reading “S-3 Viking”
RQ-1 Predator
The first successful advanced concept technology demonstration for persistent intelligence
The Predator was reported to have had a 100% hit rate by Hellfire ASMs on several attacks in Afghanistan Continue reading “RQ-1 Predator”
P-3 Orion
The P-3 remains the US Navy’s sole land-based antisubmarine warfare aircraft Continue reading “P-3 Orion”
F-22 Raptor
The F-22 has the ability to cruise at supersonic speeds.
The Raptor will be the leading American air-to-air fighter of the new century. Continue reading “F-22 Raptor”
Mi-28 Havoc
No known major achievements Continue reading “Mi-28 Havoc”
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”
F-105 Thunderchief
The F-105D could carry a heavier bomb load than a B-17 bomber.
The F-105 flew 75% of the air strikes against North Vietnam during its first four years in the war. Continue reading “F-105 Thunderchief”
F-111 Aardvark
The F-111 featured numerous notable innovations, including variable-geometry wings and a cockpit escape capsule. Continue reading “F-111 Aardvark”