Joint direct attack munition-extended range (JDAM-ER) US
Mar 27, 2023 · JDAM-ER, developed by Boeing and DSTO, is a long-range GPS-guided bomb capable of hitting targets more than 72km away. JDAM GBU-38 measures 92.6in (235.2cm) long and has a wingspan of 14in (35.6cm). Credit: US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell. JDAM-ER is a high-precision glide bomb with a drop range of more than 72km.
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Fighter Jet, Russia - Air Force Technology
Jan 20, 2023 · Orders and deliveries. In August 2018, the Russian Defence Ministry signed a contract with the Sukhoi Company, part of UAC, to deliver the first two Su-57 fighter jets by 2020.. The Sukhoi Company signed an additional state contract with the Defence Ministry to deliver 76 Su-57 fighter jets, including the first two, to the Russian Air Force at the Army 2019 international arms exhibition.
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
Mar 8, 2024 · Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is a highly classified and secretive programme of the US Air Force (USAF) to increase lethality and ensure air superiority. The programme revolutionises the USAF’s modernisation plans by adopting a system-of-systems approach instead of a singular platform. A sixth-generation fighter aircraft will form the ...
Predator RQ-1 / MQ-1 / MQ-9 Reaper UAV - Air Force Technology
Sep 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 ...
AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, US - Air …
Sep 15, 2023 · The AIM-120 AMRAAM is an all-weather, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Credit: Raytheon Missiles & Defense. AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation, all-weather missile manufactured by Raytheon, a part of RTX. The AMRAAM is in service with the US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), and US …
National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, Norway
Aug 7, 2023 · The Norwegian Ministry of Defence agreed to donate support equipment for the NASAMS. The National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a medium-range, network-centric air defence system designed and developed jointly by Raytheon and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, primarily for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF).
EC-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare Aircraft, US - Air Force …
Jun 13, 2024 · Design, features, and avionics of EA-37B Compass Call EW aircraft. The EA-37B aircraft has a length of 29.4m, a height of 7.9m and a wingspan of 28.5m. The aircraft’s weight and operating costs are reduced by 50% each, compared to the EC-130H Compass Call. The aircraft’s weight is 48,300lb and maximum take-off weight is 91,000lb.
AIM-9X Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile, USA - Air Force Technology
Aug 30, 2024 · It can carry a 9.36kg annular blast fragmentation warhead to a range of more than ten miles. AIM-9X can be integrated with a wide range of aircraft, including the E/A-18G, F/A-18C/D, F-15, F-15C, F/A-18E/F, F-15E, F-16, F-22 and F-35 models. The missile is also compatible with the NASAM, LAU-7 and LAU-12X series launchers.
C-17 Globemaster III Tactical Transport Aircraft, US - Air Force …
Nov 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.
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, United States of America - Air Force …
Apr 24, 2020 · The B-2 Spirit is a low-observable, strategic, long-range, heavy bomber capable of penetrating sophisticated and dense air-defence shields. It is capable of all-altitude attack missions up to 50,000ft, with a range of more than 6,000nm unrefuelled and over 10,000nm with one refuelling, giving it the ability to fly to any point in the world within hours.