North American F-86 Sabre

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The North American F-86 Sabre was one of the very first American fighter jet that saw combat. It was used during the Korean War. It was the first swept wing fighter used by the U.S. to counter the Soviet MiG-15. Its first flight occurred in October of 1947. It broke the sound barrier at a speed of 670 miles per hour. The Sabre served as a fighter-bomber and fighter-interceptor which carried 6 .50 cal Browning machine guns or 4 20mm cannons. They could fire at a rate of up to 1,200 rounds per minute. The Sabre costed about 219,457 dollars during the time is was being produced and about 9,860 Sabre's were produced.

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Super Hornet

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The F/A-18 Super Hornet is a carrier based Multirole Fighter aircraft. It was first introduced in 1999, but was put into service in 2010. It carries an armament of air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles and a 20mm cannon. The Super Hornet was designed to replace the aging F-14 Tomcat. The new Super Hornet was designed to have multiple roles including an attacker, fighter, even a tanker. As of April 2011, about 500 Super Hornets have been built at a price of 55 million dollars.

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Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit



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The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is a 1.01 billion dollar stealth bomber. It cam carry conventional bombs as well as nuclear weapons. The Spirit is an intercontinental bomber which means it can fly across continents without refueling. It can be used for carpet bombing, precise target bombing, or standoff Air-to-Surface bombing. With a service ceiling of 50,000 feet, and stealth technology, the Spirit is literally a spirit. It is operated by a crew of two, and can operate for days at a time. At this time, there is only 20 Spirits in active service.


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Boeing AH-64 Apache

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The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an attack helicopter gunship currently used by the U.S. Army. It is operated by a two man crew, and flies at a top speed of 182 mph. It can fly as high as 21,000 feet, and is the first helicopter to have operating radar aboard. The Apache carries a M230 Chain gun, Hydra 70 air-to-ground missiles, and AGM-114 anti-tank missiles. The Apache was produced for the Army to replace the aging AH-1 Cobra. The Army needed a new strike helicopter that was capable of destroying enemy tanks from a distance. Therefor, Boeing designed the Apache. It has served in Panama, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo War, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Currently the AH-64D Apache Longbow costs about 18 million dollars.

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North American P-51 Mustang

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The North American  P-51 Mustang is a World War 2 fighter plane designed to escort U.S. and R.A.F. bombers in to Germany and provide fighter support. It carries 6 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns (3 in each wing), and has a range of 1,300 miles with fuel tanks. The Mustang is a World War 2 legend and has been credited 4,950 enemy planes shot down, the most of any Allied figher in WW2. The Mustang was also known for its superior speed of 437 mph and a service ceiling of 41,900 ft. The mustangs range allowed it to escort bombers all the way into Germany, provide air support, and then fly all the way back to bases in Great Britain. Before the Mustang was introduced, Allied fighters could only escort bombers halfway across the English Channel before they had to return to base for fuel. The Mustang was the last plane to help the Allies clear the skies of the Luftwaffe. The Mustangs did not end with WW2, it also provided ground support during the Korean War. The Mustang is by far the most recognized airplane in history. Each plane cost about 51,000 dollars.

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Lockheed AC-130 Spectre Gunship

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The AC-130 Spectre Gunship is a variant of the C-130 transport produced by Lockheed. It is used for close air support, and bombing raids. The Spectre Gunship can carry a variety of weapons from a 105mm cannon, a 40mm cannon, to dual 20mm cannons or a single 25mm cannon. Since the weapon systems are only on one side of the plane, the Spectre is required to fly a steady orbit over the target area. This allows the Spectre to bring all of its weapons to use for a long period of time. Because the Spectre Gunship is a big, and slow moving aircraft, it uses flares(shown above) to defend against missile strikes. The Spectre Gunship costs from 132.4 to 190 million dollars per plane.

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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor



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 The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a twin engined stealth fighter plane that was developed in 1981 by Lockheed Martin to suit the needs of a new fighter to replace the aging F-16 and F-15 models. The F-22 was designed to be an ATF or Advanced Tactical Fighter. It was the first fighter plane to carry stealth capabilities, and still be agile enough to perform in dogfights. The way it achieves this is by carrying all of its weapons inside the plane itself, along with Top Secret material used to reflect radar beams. The Raptor has 3 internal weapons bays and can carry up to 8 missiles at a time. It also carries a 20mm rotary cannon inside the  right wing. Carrying the weapons inside also allow the Raptor to have a high speed. Its two Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines give it an estimate of about 35,000 pounds of thrust. This allows the Raptors cruising speed to be about Mach 1.82 (1,220 mph), and over Mach 2 (1,320 mph) with afterburners on. Although the F-22 is a superior plane, its cost of 150 million dollars per plane, makes it very difficult to mass produce.

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Grumman F-14 Tomcat

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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was deployed into service in the U.S. Navy in 1974. It saw air combat in the Vietnam War, and Pre Operation Desert Storm. The Tomcat had a crew of 2 which included a Pilot, and a Weapons Control Officer. The Tomcat had a max speed of Mach 2.34. The Tomcat could carry multiple weapons including the AIM-54 Phenoix, an air-to-air missile that could track multiple targets, AIM-7 and AIM-9 AA missiles. The Tomcat also carried the M61 Vulcan which fired 20mm shells at a rate of 4,000 to 6,000 RPM.

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