United States Air Force: Bombers

The B-1 Lancer is a strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force. Its origins began in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress, but developed primarily into a low-level, subsonic penetrator with long range. The design was canceled and re-instated multiple times over its lengthy development history, as the theory of strategic balance changed from flexible response to mutually assured destruction and back again. It finally entered service over twenty years after first being studied.
The B-1B production version has been in service with the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1986. The Lancer serves as the supersonic-capable component of the USAF's long-range bomber force, along with the subsonic B-52 and B-2 Spirit.

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (also known as the Stealth Bomber) is a multirole heavy bomber with "low observable" stealth technology capable of penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. Because of its astronomical capital and operations costs, the project was controversial in Congress and among Pentagon brass during its development and placement into service. In time, Congress scaled back initial plans to purchase 132 of the bombers. By the early 1990s the United States elected to purchase just 21 of the bombers at US$737 million per aircraft. Total program cost averaged US$2.1 billion per aircraft in 1997 dollars. For more on the B-2 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-2_Spirit.

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955. The B-52 can up to 70,000 pounds of conventional of nuclear bombs. The B-52 can fly over 7,000 miles one full load of fuel. For more on the B-52 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-52_Stratofortress.

United States Air Force: Attacker

The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily-armed ground attack airplane. The basic airframe is manufactured by Lockheed, and Boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. It is a variant of the C-130 Hercules transport plane. The gunship's sole user is the United States Air Force(USAF), which uses AC-130H Spectre and AC-130U Spooky variants. The AC-130 is powered by four turboprops and has an armament ranging from 20 mm Gatling Guns to 105 mm howitzers. It has a standard crew of twelve or thirteen Airmen, including five officers (two pilots, a navigator, an electronic warfare officer and a fire control officer) and enlisted personnel (flight engineer, electronics operators and aerial gunners). For more on the AC-130 Gunship go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC-130

You may wondering why an F-15 is under attacker. It's here Because this is an F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a modern American all-weather strike fighter, designed for long-range interdiction of enemy ground targets deep behind enemy lines. A derivative of the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter, the Strike Eagle proved its worth in Desert Storm , carrying out deep strikes against high-value targets. The F-15E is planned to be retired in 2025(replaced by F-22 Raptor) with 224 F-15E and 178 F-15C staying in sevice beyond 2025 to serve with the F-22. For more on the F-15E go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-15E_Strike_Eagle

The A-10 Thunderbolt II(or Warthog) is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force to provide close air support (CAS) of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets. The A-10 is in service and been in service since 1977. For more on the A-10 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-10_Thunderbolt_II

United States Air Force: Fighters

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a stealth ground attack aircraft formerly operated by the United States Air Force. The F-117A's first flight was in 1981, and it achieved Initial Operational Capability status in October 1983. The F-117A was "acknowledged" and revealed to the world in November 1988. The F-117 is currently fully retired. The last F-117 to retire made its last flight on August 11th, 2008. The F-117 has many nicknames, the most common being the F-117 Stealth Fighter. For more one the F-117 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F117

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, stealth-capable military strike fighter, a multi-role aircraft that can perform close air, tactical bombing, and air superiority fighter missions. The F-35 has three different models; one is the convetional takeoff and landing variant, the second is short takeoff and vertical-landing variant, and the third is a carrier-based variant. The F-35 is planned to enter service in the US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps in 2011. The F-35 and F-22 have replaced the F117 Nighthawk stealth Fighter. The F-35 is planned to replace the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Navy F/A-18 Hornet and AV8B Harrier. For more on the F-35 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-35

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It is primarily an air superiority fighter, but has multiple capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. The F-22 entered service in 2003 with its first offical deployment in october 2005. The F-22 as of 2008 has no planned retire ment date. For more on the F-22 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-22_Raptor

USAF Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcons

The Lockheed-Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics. The F-16 is used by the United States Air Force(USAF), the Israeli Air Force(IAF), and 24 other countries. The F-16 is active and is plaanned to be fully replaced in 2025 by the F-35 lighting 2 starting in 2011. The F-16 is also the fighter used by The USAF Thunderbirds who use 6 F-16C Fighting Falcons in their airshow performances. For more on the F-16 and the Thunderbirds go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-16_Fighting_Falcon
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The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing IDS) F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiorty in aerial combat. The F-15s original purpose was to intercept and shoot down the Russian MIG-25 Foxbat (4 kills). The F-15 is used by the United States Air Force(USAF), the Japan Air Self Defence Force(JASDF), the Israeli Air Force(IAF), and the Royal Saudi Air Force(RSAF). The F-15 is undeafted in air to air combat with a kill record of 104 kills to 0 loses. The F-15 is active in service and is planed to retire in 2025 and be replaced by the F-22 Raptor with 178 F-15C Eagles and 224 F-15E Strike Eagles in sevice beyond 2025 to serve along with the F-22. For more on the F-15 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-15_Eagle.

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, long-range supersonic fighter-bomber. The F-4 was used by the US Navy, US Air Force, and US Marine Corps. The F-4 was in service from late 1960 to 1996. As of now 744 are active in airshows or drones. For more on the F-4 go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-4_Phantom_II.