Tu-16 Badger Medium-High Bomber

The Tu-16 badger was a medium-high subsonic bomber developed in the Soviet Union. Its development began in 1950. Its first flight was in 1952 and its delivery in 1955. The Badger was produced by the Soviet Union in a quantity.In September 1957, the USSR adopted a program of assistance and the development of the Chinese armed forces. To strengthen China's air force several Badger bombers Tu-16 strategic half were transferred. Since 1963, the Xi'an Aircraft Factory began to retrofit the plane H-6 according to the needs of operational services and several improved versions have been developed.

However, with growing tensions between the USSR and the People's Republic of China to send planes stopped and industry in China began producing the BADGER Xian Aircraft Company Xian Aero-Engine Company. H-6 is a description of the Chinese manufactured aircraft. In December 1968, the first Chinese H-6 Badger bombers took off. China and was 32 badgers in the operational inventory in 1972. A total of about 120 PLA-AF H-6E / I and 30 PLA-N H-6D Badgers were built between 1968 and 1990. Badger ramp production to China during the 1970s and slowed after 1990 when the last four H-6DS were exported to Iraq with spare parts for the current export assistance provided Soviet Tu-16Ks Egypt.

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F/A-18 Super Hornet Naval Fighter Jets

U.S. Navy F/A-18 E and F Super Hornet Naval fighter jets, made by Boeing, flew for the first time on November 29, 1995. The Super Hornet is 25% larger than its predecessor, the F/A-18C/D, but contains 42% fewer structural parts. The F/A-18/E a single seat and two seats F/A-18/F fly greater ranges with a higher payload, have more powerful engines and offer a better survival.

The aircraft is equipped with new mission computers, fiber optic network, Raytheon ATFLIR AN/ASQ-228 sheath goal, Boeing joint helmet-mounted cueing system and Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder air-air art missile.

The U.S. Navy has approved the system development and demonstration (SD & D) for an electronic attack version of the Super Hornet, the EA-18G to replace the EA-6B Prowler. The EA-18G incorporates an enhanced ability III (ICAP III) suite developed for the Prowler. Two SDD aircraft will be delivered. The first EA-18G flight was in August 2006. Requirement is for 90 aircraft and initial operational capability is planned for 2009.

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A319 MPA Long-range Maritime Patrol

The A319 MPA is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft and ASW developed by Airbus Military. The aircraft can be deployed in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, intelligence missions, surveillance and reconnaissance.

The A319 MPA is equipped with weapons systems anti-submarine and anti-surface. The aircraft can carry a large variety of weapons internally and on wing-pylons. The internal bomb-bay can accommodate eight weapon stations torpedoes, depth charges, mines and other weapons ASW. Four underwing points can have missiles to attack naval and land targets.

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Y-8X Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The Y-8X is maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) with four-engine turboprop, in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). This is a ground war maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, based on the Y-8 turboprop transport aircraft. The aircraft was developed and built by the Corporation Shaanxi Aircraft Industry, a subsidiary of AVIC 1.

The Y-8X maritime patrol can perform surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue missions (SAR). The aircraft carried out patrols in the East China Sea region. The Plan also deployed the aircraft on reconnaissance missions to collect aerial photos of the islands near the South China Sea. The aircraft also can be equipped for mission electronics and signal intelligence.

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S-3B viking Anti Submarine Warfare

The S-3B viking was originally developed in anti submarine warfare (ASW) as its primary mission. Now, the role of S-3B aircraft Carrier Aviation is changing focus. ASW S-3B aircraft and Mining War missions were eliminated by the Chief of Naval Operations Message in December 1999. The misconfiguration of the aircraft, according to the specific ASW equipment removal was carried out according to the AFC 284, this change was completed in FY00.

The S-3B aircraft conducted a myriad of functions including but not limited to, Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), amphibious warfare, Counter-targeting, beyond the horizon Targeting, aerial reconnaissance, and command and control. S-3B Aircraft are tasked commanders carrier battle group to provide surface surveillance and intelligence gathering, electronic warfare, mine warfare, coordinated search and rescue missions and support fleet, including the wing's air tank.

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T-2 Buckeye US Navy Jet Trainer

T-2 Buckeye jet trainer aircraft was produced by the U.S. Navy by North American Aviation [purchased by Rockwell, which was bought by Boeing] at Columbus. T-2C trainers were used by the Naval Training Air Command to conduct basic training for the future of jet flight of the Navy and Marine Corps aviators.

The trainer established an outstanding record of safety and reliability, while training more than 11,000 students pilot 18 different models of aircraft in the Navy. Buckeyes also were purchased by Venezuela (T-2D) and Greece (T-2E). The two posts of high-performance T-2C Buckeye was used for a wide variety of pilot training, from the flight of the first jet flight student to complete.

The plane was used for teaching a wide range of skills, including high altitude and high speed and aerobatic flight training, the basic instruments and radios, night and day navigation and artillery bombardment and carrier operations. The T-2 is based on three occasions in 1997 due to safety concerns. In the coming years the T-45 Goshawk replaces the T-2 Buckeye in the Intermediate Jet Training Program pilot.

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X-47B Navy Unmanned Combat Air System

The Navy largest vehicle and baddest unmanned aircraft has been revealed. Yesterday in California, Northrup Grumman showed a complete X-47B Navy unmanned Combat Air System, the first of two fighter-plane-size UAVs that the company is produced by the U.S. Navy. UU .. The second start in 2009. The Navy expects to start flying the X-47Bs next year. The UAV is expected to have the ability to take off and land on an aircraft carrier, and the Navy plans to begin trials in 2011.

The X-47 was designed to be experts in the long-range surveillance because of its wide range and high-flying roof. And despite being a beast - which will have a wingspan of 62 meters and weigh about 45,000 pounds at takeoff - the X-47B is designed for stealth. This plane shows embrace the growth of Navy unmanned technology, including unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles. But the X-47B would be a technological step forward - in addition to duties of confidentiality, which is supposed to have the ability to execute certain maneuvers, such as refueling in midflight, autonomously.

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X-47B Navy Unmanned Combat Air System

More of the Navy's biggest and baddest unmanned aerial vehicles, Northrup Grumman showed a complete X-47B Navy System unmanned aerial combat, the first of two jet fighter-sized unmanned air vehicles that company caused by the U.S. Navy. The second start in 2009. The Navy expects to start flying the X-47Bs next year. The UAV is expected to have the ability to take off and land on an aircraft carrier, and the Navy plans to begin trials in 2011.

The X-47 was designed to be experts in the long-range surveillance because of its wide range and high-flying roof. And despite being a beast - which will have a wingspan of 62 meters and weigh about 45,000 pounds at takeoff - the X-47B is designed for stealth. This plane shows embrace the growth of Navy unmanned technology, including unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles. But the X-47B would be a technological step forward - in addition to duties of confidentiality, which is supposed to have the ability to execute certain maneuvers, such as refueling in midflight, autonomously.

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