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The best American fighters, the oldest of which appeared in the 1960s. The most outstanding and most dangerous of ever built fighters in the world.
What do you think the fighter is the main Marshal Aviation Angus Houston, in the past commanded the armed forces of Australia, called "the most outstanding out of ever built"? It was this plane that was on top of the rating. The best American fighters, the oldest of which appeared back in the 1960s, from The Washinton Times.
- Double All-weather Supervoice Fighter-Interceptor and Large Distance Bomber Fighter, originally designed for US Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. For weapons in the Navy, he began to flow in 1960. But demonstrating high operational flexibility, it was also adopted by the corps marine infantry and the US Air Force, and by the mid-1960s they became the main machine. "Phantom" is a large fighter, the maximum speed of which is more than 2.2 numbers of Mach. It can carry 8,400 kilograms of combat load on nine external suspensions, including air-air rockets and of different types bombs. F-4, like other interceptors of their time, was designed without a side cannon. The composition of later samples included a gun with a rotating unit of the M61 Vulcan trunks. Since 1959, this aircraft has set 15 world records, including the absolute record of the speed and height of the flight. During the war in Vietnam F-4 was used very widely. It was the main fighter conquest of superiority in the air as part of the Air Force and the Navy. At the end of the war he played important role As an attack aircraft and scout aircraft. Distinctive feature "Phantom" is that he became the last American fighter, who received the title of AA in the 20th century. During Vietnamese war One pilot and two operators of armament systems from the crew F-4 in the Air Force and one pilot and one operator of the radar equipment of the interception from the crews of the Navy were shot down five enemy aircraft and became ASA air combat. F-4 was the basis of the US air power in the 1970s and 1980s, but gradually it was replaced with more modern aircraft, such as F-15 Eagle and F-16 in the Air Force, F-14 Tomcat in the Navy and F / A -18 Hornet in Navy and Marine Corps. F-4 "Phantom" II for a long time Stayed as part of the armed forces as an intelligence aircraft and the means of suppressing the electronic air defense.
- supersonic double fighter with a variable wing geometry and two engines. The aircraft was designed as part of an experimental program to create a fighter for the US Navy after the F-111B failed. F-14 became the first American fighter designed to take into account the experience of air fighting against migs during the Vietnam War. He was for the first time climbed into the air in December 1970, and he began to act in 1974 in 1974, when the first F-4 batch was posted on board american aircraft carrier Enterprise, replacing F-4 "Phantom" II McDonnell Douglas. F-14 became the US Navy by the main fighter conquest of superiority in the air, the main interceptor in the composition of aircraft carriers and the tactical intelligence aircraft. In the 1990s, he received a low-rise navigation and aiming infrared system (Lantirn) and began to perform tasks to combat terrestrial targets. Tomcat was removed from weapons in US Navy on September 22, 2006, when the Boeing F / A-18E / F Super Hornet aircraft came to replace him. As of 2014, the F-14 remained in service with only the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was set in 1976 during the period when the United States had good diplomatic relations with this country. The 30 years of the F-14 Tomcat provided American superiority in the air, played an important role in achieving victories and in the preservation of peace all over the world. F-14 is removed from weapons and officially withdrawn from the US Armed Forces in September 2006.
- Stormware with one engine from the second generation of the "Harrian" family of vertical takeoff and landing. This aircraft was created in the late 1970s as the Anglo-American modification of the British aircraft Hawker Siddeley Harrier vertical takeoff and landing, which became the first in its class. Called the name of the birds of prey (Harrier translates from English as Lun - Pries. Per.), This aircraft is used mainly as a multi-purpose machine and a light attack aircraft, it performs a wide range of tasks from direct aviation support ground Forces Before combat intelligence. AV-8B is used in the US Marine Corps, in Spanish Navy, as well as in the ITAS Navy. The AV-8B version called Harrier II was designed for the British Armed Forces, and another option, TAV-8B, is a double educational aircraft. The project, which over time, led to the creation of AV-8B, was launched in the early 1970s: he was a joint work of the United States and the UK on the elimination of the deficiencies of the "Harriers" of the first generation. Initially, all the attention was focused on the alteration of the powerful Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine - this was to radically improve the characteristics of the aircraft. Due to the lack of budget funds of Britain in 1975, he left the project. After that, McDonnell Douglas conducted a major modification old version AV-8A Harrier to create AV-8B. This machine has retained the general scheme of the predecessor aircraft, but has a new wing, has a raised cabin, converted the fuselage, at one additional point of the suspension on the wing. Other structural and aerodynamic improvements were conducted. The aircraft is equipped with a modernized version of the Pegasus engine, so that he got the opportunity to make a vertical take-off and landing. His first flight AV-8B was performed in November 1981, and the US Marine Corps was sent in January 1985. In later modifications, apparatus appeared for night fighting and radar, and these new versions of machines began to be called AV-8B (NA) and AV-8B Harrier II Plus, respectively. A larger version was created - Harrier III.
- American Single Dual Living Stormcover, designed in the early 1970s by Fairchild Republic. This is the only US Air Force aircraft created exclusively for the immediate aviation support for ground forces. A-10 was created to destroy tanks, armored vehicles and other land goals having limited opportunities According to air defense. The basis of armament A-10 is Gau-8 Avenger - 30 mm aviation gun With the rotating block of trunks, the heaviest automatic gun from the aircraft installed on the aircraft. Plane plane provides high degree The survivability, having 540 kilograms of titanium armor to protect the cab and onboard systems that allow the machine to continue flight after obtaining serious damage. Single version A-10A is the only version, although one aircraft this type was converted into a double car, obtaining the name A-10B. In 2005, a program for the modernization of A-10A was launched in order to create a model A-10C. The name of Thunderbolt The plane received in honor of the Machines of the Second World War P-47 Thunderbolt, which was particularly effective as a means of direct aviation support. A-10 is more famous for his nicknames "Warthog" and "Caban". It also performs the tasks of an advanced air traffic point of attachment, directing other machines to terrestrial targets. The aircraft used to perform such tasks received the name OA-10. If there are sets of modifications and, if the wing is replaced, the service life A-10 can be extended to 2028.
5. F / A-18 Hornet. The F / A-18 Hornet aircraft McDonnell Douglas is a two-known supersonic all-weather deck multi-purpose aircraft created simultaneously as a fighter and attack aircraft (the designation F / A is the fighter and attack aircraft). Being the brainchild of McDonnell Douglas and Northrop, F / A-18 companies developed in the late 1970s on the basis of the late version of YF-17 for use in the US Navy and Marine Circus. F / A-18 is also in service with the Air Force of a number of other countries. The aerobatic demonstration squadron of the US Navy "Blue Angels" flies on these aircraft since 1986. Maximum speed F / A-18 is 1.8 mach numbers (1,915 km / h at an altitude of 12 thousand meters). As a combat load, he carries various bombs and rockets on board, and its regular onboard weapon is the 20-millimeter gun M61 Vulcan. The aircraft has two F404 turbojet engines of General Electric, which give it a powerful tutorial. F / A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, which is mainly due to the impact of a complex form. The main tasks of the aircraft - the support of fighters, fortune defense fleet forces, suppression of the electronic air defense, isolation of the area of \u200b\u200bcombat operations with air, direct aviation support and air reconnaissance. The versatility and reliability of the aircraft are valuable advantages for use in deck aircraft, although this car is criticized for a small range and weak armed, compared to its earlier contemporaries, such as F-14 Tomcat as a fighter and shock aircraft, as well as GRUMMAN A -6 Intruder and LTV A-7 Corsair II as an attack aircraft. For the first time, Hornet participated in hostilities during the operation "Canyon Eldorado" in 1986 (Libya), after which it was involved in 1991 in the operation "Storm in the Desert", and in 2003 in the Iraqi Freedom operation. F / A-18 Hornet has become a basis for creating an aircraft Boeing F / A-18E / F Super Hornet, more powerful and modern.
Plane made by Lockheed F-117 NightHawk is a single doubled attack aircraft with illness characteristics, in the past, the US Air Force. F-117 - Product Lockheed Skunk Works, created based on the Basic model of Have Blue, he was the first combat aircraft in which Stealth technology was applied. The first flight made this car in 1981, and its beginning of its operation falls in October 1983. Officially, this aircraft presented to the world in November 1988. He was widely advertised for the role that he played during the war in the Persian Gulf in 1991. F-117 is called the "invisible fighter", although it acts exclusively as an attack aircraft. F-117 participated in the war in Yugoslavia, during which only one car was lost, which was shot down on March 27, 1999 anti-aircraft missile. The Air Force was removed F-117 with weapons on April 22, 2008, mainly due to the advent of F-22 Raptor and with the upcoming adoption of the F-35 Lightning II. In total, 64 F-117 were built, including 59 in the series and five as experienced and demonstration samples.
The General Dynamics aircraft (today Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multipurpose fighter, originally developed by General Dynamics for the US Air Force. Created as a fighter conquest superiority in the air, over time he became a very successful all-weather multipurpose aircraft. Since 1976, when the construction project was approved, more than 4,500 F-16 were created. Although the US Air Force is no longer purchased anymore, the production of modernized versions of the car continues as part of export deliveries. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its Lockheed Corporation Aircraft Building Business (now, after merging with Martin Marietta in 1995, it is called Lockheed Martin). Fighting Falcon - a fighter with numerous innovations, including a frameless cab lamp providing best OverviewLocated on the side of the control handle to facilitate control when maneuver, the placement of the pilot seat at an angle of 30 degrees in order to reduce overloads and the electrodistant flight control system, providing its high maneuverability. F-16 has an onboard gun M61 Vulcan and 11 mounted weapon suspension sites and other equipment. Official name F-16 - Fighting Falcon (Falc Falcon), but pilots are usually called his Viper (Viper) because of the seeming similarity with the poisonous snake, as well as the "Galaxy" star cruiser's colonial fighter. " This aircraft is in service with the US Air Force, as part of the US Air Force Provision, in the Union of the National Guard Air Force. It is also used in the demonstration-pilot group of the Air Force "Petrels", and in the Navy as an educational aircraft that performs the functions of the enemy / aggressor. F-16 is also in service with the Air Force of 25 countries.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Airplane is an American all-weather multipurpose fighter created based on F-15 Eagle. F-15E was designed in the 1980s as a high-speed high-range aircraft for isolation of the area of \u200b\u200baction, capable of acting without accompaniment and radio-electronic support. F-15E Strike Eagle, in service with the US Air Force, differ from the rest of American versions of darker camouflage coloring and fuel tanks located along the air intakes. Strike Eagle participated in military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. During these actions, F-15E has struck for important targets on a large removal, used for combat duty in the air, and also provided direct aviation support to coalition forces. He participated in later conflicts. This aircraft is exported to a number of foreign countries.
From the first publication of this post has passed more than a year. During this time, I learned a lot about myself and listened to the enon number of "flattering and witty" reviews. Fortunately, there was a lot of constructive among them, thanks to which I adjusted the data on the quantitative composition of aviation. Our and incredible ally.
But before moving to the post itself, I want to say the following:
A) In the modern war there is no single "uverkraft" capable of depriving everyone and everything. War is a multimodal mutual destruction. Aviation, air defense, and motorcycling, and intelligence, and artillery, etc. participate in it. Even more space in it will be allocated by case, combat coherence, weather conditions, the moral spirit of troops. Therefore, there is no such situation when the F-35 will fight only with Su-35C or Fa, and everything else will not be interested. "And everything else" will not be interested in F-35. There are no autonomous individual duel in the air. There are opportunities to knock someone, bomb, from someone to fight off, from something to go.
B) I do not care about the quantitative composition of fighter and shock aviation USA. The reasons are as follows: 1) we have only an exchange of moai with the subsequent attacks of "strategists", unless, of course, by the time something remains; 2) The United States will not be able to concentrate such a number of aviation at our border. The aircraft carriers carry only certain types of aircraft. It is also necessary to surrender without incident. Suitable airfields in Europe, which are within the combat radius of their aircraft, may be trite not enough to accommodate such a number of cars. Do not forget about "gifts with surprises" from our PCC (MB, with Tasya), army intelligence and, possibly, the ICBM. What the "Fields" will turn into, I think it is understandable. Plus, the issue of supplying and providing all this pornography of equipment is sharply.
Let's start. For those who appreciate their time, I give conclusions at the very beginning:
1) The US Air Force exceeds the Air Force of the Russian Federation in a total quantitative attitude of about 4 times. And 2 times on the number of combat aircraft in operation;
2) Trend for the next 5-7 years - capital modernization of the park of Russian aviation;
3) PR, advertising and psychological wars - a favorite and effective method of maternity action of the United States. The enemy who is psychologically defeated (unbelief due to its leadership, etc.) is already half defeated.
So, let's begin.
Air Force Air Force / Navy / US Guard is the most powerful in the world.
Yes this is true. The total number of US aircraft for 2013 amounted to 2960 (1593 in operation) of fighters, 162 (95) bombers, 424 (255) percussion aircraft, 1795 tankers and transport workers and more than 1100 TCs. Total ~ 8 250 cars.
For comparison: the total number of the Air Force of the Russian Federation is in May 2013, 897 (760) fighters, 321 (88) bomber, 329 (153) shock aircraft, 372 transport aircraft, 18 tankers, 200 TCs. Total ~ 2 200 car.
However, there are nuances, the main of which is the United States Aviation oldly, and its replacement is late.
I will explain what I mean by "obsolescence". If you look at the table, you will see that the F-15/16 accounts for a little more than 50% of the total aviation park of the United States. These were good aircraft For its time, but then, on a number of indicators we were inferior to our MiG-29 and Su-27 (especially in terms of exploitation in front-line conditions), which is strongly "puzzled" American colleagues.
What do we see now? Our country 20 years ago went on the path of democracy and capitalism with SU-27 and MiG-29. Thanks to the competent export policy, the car was able to survive, and then increase their potential to Su-35C and MiG-35. Those. Engineers and designers did not have to create aircraft literally from "zero". Of course, any letter in the index may mean that we have a completely different car, superior to your predecessor at times. But the gliders at MiG-29SMT and Su-27cm3 or Su-35s remained the same. And these are completely different costs.
And what about the USA? They entered the crisis with F-22 (completely new car), removed from production, and with the unfinished F-35 (completely new car), as well as a massive fleet of good, but already outdated F-15/16. I lead your nonsense to the fact that at the moment the United States has no relatively cheapestThat would allow them to maintain a quantitative (and in something and high-quality) superiority over the Russian Federation without multi-billion investments in new developments. After 5-7 years, they will have to write down about 450-500 F-15/16, and we will have about 250 new Su-27cm and CM3, 64 MiG-29cmt, 96 Su-35c and 60 Su-30cm.
I.e Aviation Park of the Russian Federation for the next 5-7 years will be actively upgraded. Including through the creation of absolutely new aircraft. At the moment, up to 2020, contracts for production / upgrades are concluded:
MiG-31bm - 100 units;
Su-27cm - 96 units;
Su-27cm3 - 12 units;
Su-35c - 95 units;
Su-30cm - 60 units;
Su-30m2 - 4 units;
MiG-29cmt - 50 units;
MiG-29K - 24 units;
MiG-35 - 37 units. (?);
Su-34 - 124 (184) units;
Fa - 60 units;
IL-476 - 100 units;
An-124-100m - 42 units;
A-50u - 20 units.;
TU-95MSM - 20 units;
Yak-130 - 65 units.
In fact, by 2020, a little more 850 new cars.
In fairness, I will note that the Carthage must be destroyed by the United States in 2001 planned to purchase about 2,400 F-35 until 2020. However, at the moment, all terms are torn, and the adoption of the aircraft is postponed until mid-2015. Total at the moment the United States has 63 Lyatning-2.
We have only a few 4 ++ aircraft and there are no 5 generation, and the US is already hundreds of them.
Yes, everything is true, in the US in service 141 F-22A. We have SU-35C - 48 pieces. Pak-Fa passes flight tests. But it must be considered:
A) F-22 aircraft were removed from production due to 1) high cost (280-300 units. $ 15-95 at Su-35C); 2) jambs with tail plumage (collapsed during overloads); 3) glitches with a SUO (fire management system); 4) There are no threats for the USA from someone else's aviation (we will fight with NIM), problems with ventilation and the impossibility of someone to sell it.
B) F-35 With all his pian, is very far from 5 generation. Yes, and there are enough shoals: I will refuse EDSU, then the glider will break, then SUO lags.
C) By 2020, the troops will go: Su-35C - 150 units, Fa - 60 units.
D) comparison of individual airplanes outside the context of their combat application - incorrect. The fighting is high-intensity and multimodal mutual destruction, where much depends on the specific topography, weather conditions, luck, sweating, coherence, moral state, etc. Individual combat units Nothing decide. On paper ordinary petthi any modern tank Running, but in the conditions of combat everything is much more prosaic.
Their 5 generation at times exceeds our FI and Su-35s.
This is a very bold statement.
A) Start followed by the fact that F-22 was created to combat our SU-27 and MiG-31. And it was quite a long time ago. The FA is created for confrontation with the 4th generation, which he will meet in Europe, and with F-35, which is not the most formidable "Ufole" in its parameters.
B) If the F-22 and F-35 are cool, why are they: 1) so carefully hid? 2) Why do not make EPR measurements? 3) Why do not suit the demonstration damnings or at least a simple comparative maneuvering, like airlows?
C) If we compare our and American cars, then you can find the lag from our aircraft only on EPR (at Su-35c) and detection range (20-30 km). 20-30 km in terms of range - this is not so critical for the simple reason that those rockets that we have, surpass the state AIM-54, AIM-152AAAM by the range of 80-120 km. I'm talking about RVV BD, KS-172, P-37. So, if the BRLS F-35 or F-22 has a better range of low-challenging purposes, then you will shoot down what this goal will be? Yes, and where is the guarantee that "contact" will not fly "Nailnenko-Lowiness", hiding in the folds of the terrain?
C) There is nothing universal in the military. There are multipurpose aircraft capable of working on air targets and on the ground depending on weapons. Attempting to create a universal aircraft capable of performing the functions of the interceptor, bomber, fighter and attack aircraft leads to the fact that the universal becomes synonymous with the word mediocre. War recognizes only top Samples In its class, sharpened to solve specific tasks. Therefore, if the attack aircraft, then - Su-25cm, if the front-line bomber - Su-34, if the interceptor is MiG-31BM, if the fighter is SU-35S.
And even more so, the F-22 is not a versatile aircraft. It was created to conquer domination in the air. For the destruction of SU-27 and MiG-31, which represented a considerable danger to American strategic and shut-off aircraft. Its main task is to control the airspace. And in this category, the development of aircraft is subordinate to a single slogan - "no gram (nor pound) on earth." So what kind of "sufficiency" of the F-22 does not have to speak.
D) War is not a comparison, who has a spear longer. More importantly, who has these spears will be better in relation to price / quality / quantity. Our potential friend, aircraft have mad money, and how many they spent on R & D, do not even want to remember: $ 400 billion on F-35 (and the program has not yet been completed) and $ 50 billion on F-22. For comparison, it is planned to "lime" $ \u200b\u200b10 billion to "lime".
In the USA significant superiority In the forces of strategic aviation.
This is not true.
IN by combat US Air Force is already 95 strategic bombers: 44 V-52N, 35 V-1V and 16 V-2A. B-2 - Exceptionally dospeaking - only free-sided bombs carries out of Yao. B-52N - subsonic and old ,. B-1b - no longer is the Yao carrier (START-3). Compared to B-1, Tu-160 has 1.5 times a large takele weight, 1.3 times larger combat radius, 1.6 times most speed and larger load in the inner compartments. By 2025, we plan to put a new one strategic bomber (Pak-yes), which will replace the Tu-95 and Tu-160. The United States extended the service life of its aircraft until 2035, and the development of a new "strategist" and the new KVB postponed 2030-2035.
If you compare their kvb ( winged rockets) With our, then everything is wondering everything. AGM-86 ALCM has a range of 2400 km. Our X-55 - 400-4500 km, and X-101 - 7000-8500 km. Those. Tu-160 can shoot in the territory or aug of the enemy, without entering the lesion zone, and then calmly go to the supersonic (for comparison, max. Working hours on a complete thrust with an afternoon from F / A-18 - 10 minutes, in the 160th - 45 minutes). Also causes deep doubts to overcome the normal (not Arab-Yugoslavskaya) air defense system.
Summing up, I want to note once again, the modern air war is not individual battles in the air, but the operation of detection systems, target designation, suppression, etc. And consider the plane (whether F-22 or Fa) as proud heavenly jigita - no need. Around a lot of all sorts of nuances in the face of the air defense, the work of the Rab, ground rirl, weather conditions, falsefaers, LTZ and other joy that will not let the pilot even go to the goal. Therefore, you do not need to add saga and sing hymns with single fantastic winged ships, which will bring the laurels of victories to the legs of those who created them, and destroy everyone who dares to "raise their hand" on their creators.
And other individual parts.
Wings consist of groups (operational, technical support, rebar, medical), each of which includes several squadrons (Squadrons), which in turn from several links (Flight).
Organizational structure US Air Force
Operational and administrative organization of the structure of the US Air Force
Command of the Air Force:
- AIR COMBAT COMMAND (Headquarters Langley's headquarters, staff Virginia). Includes the 1st, 8th, 9th, 12th air army and the Air Force Warfare Center (Air Force Warfare Center).
- AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND (headquarters Randolph, Texas). Includes the 2nd Air Army ( technical training), 19th Air Army (flight training), Air University (Air University), Air Force Recruitment and Separate Parts.
- Command air transport (Air Mobility Command) (headquarters Scott, Illinois). Includes the 18th Air Army and the Expeditionary Training Center.
- AIR FORCE MATERIAL COMMAND (Headquarters of Wright Patterson, Ohio). Includes industrial, research and logistics centers.
- AIR Force Reserve Command (headquarters Robins, California). Includes the 4th, 10th and 22nd air armies.
- AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND (headquarters Peterson, Colorado). Includes 14-Y. and 20th Air Army , Center for Space Development and Innovation, Center for Space and Rocket Systems.
General Ed Eberhard -
commander of the Aerospace Defense System of North America
and US Space Command
Command Paragraph Peterson
Starting position MBR "Minitmen-3"
- Command of the Air Force in the zone Pacific Ocean (Pacific Air Force) (headquarters Hikem Air Base, Hawaii). Includes 5th (Japan), 7th (Republic of Korea), 11th (Alaska) and 13th (Hawaii) Air Army.
- Command of the Air Force in Europe (U.S. Air Force in Europe) (headquarters Ramstein , Germany). Includes the 3rd and 17th air army.
- Command special operations Air Force Special Operations Command (Heherbert, Florida Headquarters). Includes the 23rd air army.
- National Guard Air Force (AIR National Guard) ( Washington).
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Transport
The US Air Force has an account on Flickr, where they publish photos for the press and the public. There are no few 275 albums, with total number Photos more than 4600. What you will see below is a selection of the best frames from 50 albums.
(Total 25 photos)
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1. Major US Air Force J.R. Williams, number 6 of the Tanderbrads group over the PR, New Hampshire, August 14, 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo by STAFF SGT. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
2. KC-135 "Passionatener" from the 190th link of tankers National Guard Kansas is preparing for refueling fighters-bombers F / A-18 "Hornet" during the flight from Japan to the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by STAFF SGT. Ben Fulton)
3. F-16 from the indicative squadron "Thunderbds" demonstrate the shapes of the pilot on the air show "Legacy of Liberty" at the Hollogen airbase, New Mexico, October 8, 2011. The main task of the squadron is to show the possibilities of modern combat aircraft and the level of preparation of pilots. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Senior Airman Deandre Curtiss)
4. Fighter of the 920th rescue Aviced Baza Patrick, Florida, makes a jump from the board of the HC-130P / N refueling, November 4, 2011. Rescue teams are designed for the selection and evacuation of pilots in the most remote corners of the planet over air, water or earth. Courtesy Photo by Mike Brown)
5. BOMBARDER B-2 "Spirit" flies over the field, where the 98th Football Championship "Rose Bowl" is held, January 2, 2012, Pasaden, California. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jennifer Greene)
6. Headquarters of the 31st Rescue Squadron of the JSCOB Schaumbrg Air Force rises on board HH-60 helicopter "Payive Hawk" during joint exercises off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, September 1, 2011. The exercise program was operations in finding and rescue, immediate air support, sea defensive and offensive maneuvers. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace)
7. F-15E fighter "Strike Needle" resets false goals, Afghanistan, November 12, 2008. The fighter is part of the 391th Expedition Fighter Squadron, based on the airfield Bagram. (U.S. Air Force Photo by STAFF SGT. Aaron Allmon)
8. F-16 Fightening Fighter Fighters from the 8th and 419th Avikrylv demonstrate the "Elephance" running on the runway during the exercises at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, December 2, 2011. The purpose of the exercise was to establish whether the techniques of the airfield are able to quickly prepare an aircraft to combat departure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by STAFF SGT. Rasheen Douglas)
9. F-16 Favon Fighter Fighter from the 4th Fighter Squadron refires to Jordan, October 17, 2011. Each year of the country, which consists of F-16, participate in the competition "Eager Tiger Falcon Air Meet". (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Senior Airman Asha Kin)
10. Senior technician Justin Evans, commander of the division from the 60th TECHNICATION SUPPLY with a wheel from the C-5 aircraft "Gelexi" at Trevis Air Base, California, October 6, 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Robert Couse-Baker)
11. Airplanes from the Tanderbrads group show a figure supreme pilotage Over Foalcon Stadium after the release ceremony of 1046 second lieutenants. (US Air Force Photo by Dennis Rogers)
12. Major Aaron Jelinek above the PSU National Guard Air Base during the Airshow, August 14, 2011. Jelineek is the best pilot from the Tanderbrads group. (U.S. Air Force Photo by STAFF SGT. Larry Reid Jr.)
13. The crew members in the cargo compartment of the C-130 "Hercules" aircraft, discharging humanitarian aid The island of Fe, which is part of Micronesia. Operation "Christmas Reset", December 12, 2011
14. Stormware A-10 "Delbolt II" over Afghanistan, August 18, 2011. The famous 30-millimeter gun Gau-8 / a "Evenger" is clearly visible. This weapon is capable of producing 3900 shots per minute and is intended to defeat terrestrial purposes, including tanks. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Master SGT. Jeffrey Allen)
15. The first of the 15 BPL Block 40 "Global Hawk" is demonstrated by Northrop-Grumman and US Air Force in Palmdale, California, June 25, 2011. The new drone is equipped with an improved MP-RTIP radar capable of detecting, tracking and identifying fixed and moving targets. (Courtesy Photo)
16. Stormware A-10 "Delbolt II" over Afghanistan, August 18, 2011. And A-10, and its 30-mm gun was adopted in 1977. The weight of the gun is 16% of the weight of the entire aircraft. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Master SGT. Jeffrey Allen)
17. F-15 "Strike Needle" 390th Fighter Squadron Mount Mountain Home Houm, Idaho, conducts a trial launch of the afternoon at the airfield 4 Wing Kolden Lake, Canada, June 9, 2099. The joint teachings "Maple Flag 42" provide the ability to work out the interaction of NATO forces in air and ground battle. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
18. Headquarters of the US Air Force Peter Jensen on board the S-17 cargo aircraft "Glubmaster III", September 30, 2011. Jensen and Durga crew members of the C-17 have dropped 40 packages with surcharges on remote cashpost in Afghanistan. Air delivery allows you to reduce the number of convoys passing by dangerous areas. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Master SGT. Jeffrey Allen)
19. The Tanderbrads pilot group on F-16 performs at the LEGACY OF LIBERTY Airshow, October 8, 2011. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Senior Airman Deandre Curtiss) 
22. Nine F-16 fighters are preparing for takeoff, aircraft show, South CarolinaJanuary 10, 2012. IN South Korea The 55th expedition squadron from 12 F-16 and 250 people personnel was deployed. (U.S. AIR Force Photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
23. Tactical bomber of the far radius of F-111 "AARDUURC", also used as an aircraft radioelectronic struggle and scout. F-111 were completely removed from weapons in 1998. (U.S. Air Force Archive Photo)
24. F-16A Favon Fighting and F-15E "Strike Needle" fly over burning oil towers in Kuwait. Operation "Storm in the Desert". (U.S. Air Force Archive Photo)
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