The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.
Assigned Locations:
JB San Antonio, Texas
Moody AFB, Georgia
Columbus AFB, Mississippi
Vance AFB, Oklahoma
Laughlin AFB, Texas
Sheppard AFB, Texas
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The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. Air Education and Training Command is the primary user of the T-38 for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and the National...
The WC-135W Constant Phoenix atmospheric collection aircraft supports national level consumers by collecting particulate and gaseous effluents and debris from accessible regions of the atmosphere in support of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963.
Assigned Unit:
45th Reconnaissance Squadron / Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
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The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or night, in direct support of U.S. and allied forces. It delivers critical imagery and signals intelligence to decision makers throughout all phases of conflict, including peacetime indications and warnings, low-intensity conflict, and large-scale hostilities.
Assigned Unit:
9th Reconnaissance Wing / Beale...
Rapid change is the new norm, and it's a major vulnerability to those unable to adapt, innovation is critical to answering the threats that may come with rapid change. Answers to our most complex security issues will be delivered by harnessing the power of innovators and entrepreneurs within the Air Force, across our country and throughout the world. To remain the world's preeminent air and...
The TG-16A Glider is a part of the U.S. Air Force Academy's sailplane fleet. The TG-16A is used to train USAFA cadets in soaring operations. The 306th Flying Training Group provides oversight and management of the Academy’s airmanship programs, which include powered flight, soaring and parachuting. Assigned Unit: 306th Flying Training Group / USAFA, Colorado Springs, Colorado
This page combines the HC-130 and it's different variants.
The HC-130P/N "King" is the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. The HC-130P/N is an extended-range version of the C-130 Hercules transport. HC-130 crews provide expeditionary, all weather personnel recovery capabilities to our Combatant Commanders and Joint/Coalitions partners worldwide....
The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing,...
