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Under pressure from the Kennedy administration to reduce the military budget by having more commonality between the services, the USAF evaluated the US Navy's F4H-1 Phantom II against the F-105 Thunderchief (as a tactical fighter), the F-106 Delta Dart (as an interceptor), and the RF-101 Voodoo (as a tactical reconnaissance aircraft). To the USAF's surprise, the F4H-1 outperformed all three, and was capable of doing all three missions with the same general type of aircraft.
Impressed, the USAF asked for the loan of two F4H-1s for further evaluation preparatory to purchase. These were painted in overall ADC Gray and redesignated F-110A Spectre in 1961. Soon thereafter, it was announced that the USAF would purchase the F-110A as its standard tactical fighter, to replace the F-105 (the F-106 would remain the USAF's standard interceptor), while the RF-110A would replace the RF-101. However, to eliminate confusion over aircraft types, the Tri-Service Aircraft Designation System was adopted in 1962; both the F4H-1 and F-110 were renamed simply the F-4. The Spectre name was dropped (though it would be adopted later for the Lockheed AC-130) in favor of the Navy's Phantom II. The Navy and USAF variants were designated F-4B and F-4C respectively, though the F-4C would be modified slightly for USAF requirements. This included wider main landing gear tires (which resulted in a bulge in the upper wing), flight controls for the backseater, and boom/plug refueling rather than probe/drogue.
In combat, the F-4C was something of a mixed bag. It was still an interceptor rather than a dogfighter, and over Vietnam, where it was pitted against more agile MiG-17s and MiG-21s, the Phantom was at a disadvantage. Its raw speed allowed its crews to pick and choose a fight, but it could not turn with the smaller North Vietnamese fighters. Its biggest problem was the lack of an internal gun, especially since the AIM-7 Sparrows and AIM-9 Sidewinders that formed its normal warload were unreliable. Finally, a lack of dogfight training left USAF pilots at a disadvantage. Though tactics would change and missiles would improve, F-4C crews were barely reaching parity with an enemy the USAF outnumbered and outgunned. There was nothing wrong with the aircraft itself: it was simply being committed to a role it was not designed for.
The F-4C was gradually replaced in Vietnam by improved F-4D/E variants, though C models would be involved until the end of the war. Following the end of American involvement, the F-4C was relegated to Air National Guard interceptor units. These would remain in service until the early 1990s, when they were retired in favor of the F-15 Eagle.
F-4C 64-0823 was delivered to the USAF's 81st Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Bentwaters, UK in 1965. It was only there a year before going to the 479th TFW at George AFB, California in 1966, and only there a year before heading to Southeast Asia. 64-0823 served in the famous "Wolfpack," the 8th TFW at Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, but also with the 366th TFW at Da Nang. It returned to the 479th in 1971 (after a year with the 405th TFW at Clark AFB, Philippines), back to the 81st TFW at Bentwaters in 1973, and to the 401st TFW at Torrejon, Spain in 1973 to 1979--the longest 64-0823 stayed with a single unit! It was then sent to the Air National Guard, serving with the "Coonass Militia"--the 159th TFG (Louisiana ANG) at New Orleans until 1985, and finished out its career with the 142nd Fighter-Interceptor Group (Oregon ANG) at Portland until retirement in 1988. 64-0823 got around.
For such a well-traveled F-4, 64-0823 almost had an ignominious ending. After retirement, it was handed over to the US Army and parked at the Sierra Army Depot in Nevada to be used as a fire trainer. However, 64-0823 was never torched, and in 1994, the Army put the aircraft up for donation. The Pacific Coast Air Museum got the F-4, dismantled it, and trucked it to Santa Rosa, California for restoration.
64-0823 was restored to its appearance with the 8th TFW, and initially carried four kill marks to honor the Wolfpack's famous commander, Colonel Robin Olds. However, this led visitors to think that the F-4 was an actual MiG killer, so when it came time to repaint 64-0823, the kill stars were dropped. All the same, PCAM did a fantastic job in restoring the aircraft, which looks like it just stopped in. It is configured with six Mk 81 Snakeye bombs; the fins on the back of the bomb open up after being dropped, slowing the bomb down so the aircraft can escape the blast.
When rumors circulated that the Terran Union was in the market for a new medium space superiority fighter, Turner Industries leapt into action, completing, with their own funds, a fully working prototype before bidding even began.Needless to say, Turner Industries won the contract handily, as they had already footed the design costs, thereby allowing them to undercut their competitors.
The Perseus is a medium space superiority fighter of middling speed and maneuverability-a strange design decision, to say the least. To compensate for its relatively low speed (for its role), Turner Industries outfitted it with nearly unparalleled firepower and protection for a fighter of its size-it features two heavy hardpoints (usually only found on bombers) that normally mount 30 mm gatling cannons. In addition, this is the first space-faring vessel lighter than a corvette to feature a shield system.
The Perseus is generally quite successful in dogfighting situations, and can be made to be successful in anti-frigate maneuvers by mounting heavier cannons or ship-to-ship torpedoes in place of the gatling cannons.
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F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter
Description
All-weather fighter and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18 Hornet is the nation's first strike-fighter. It was designed for traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air support without compromising its fighter capabilities. With its excellent fighter and self-defense capabilities, the F/A-18 at the same time increases strike mission survivability and supplements the F-14 Tomcat in fleet air defense. F/A-18 Hornets are currently operating in 37 tactical squadrons from air stations world-wide, and from 10 aircraft carriers. The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron proudly flies them. The Hornet comprises the aviation strike force for seven foreign customers including Canada, Australia, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland.
The newest model, Super Hornet, is highly capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strike. Compared to the original F/A-18 A through D models, Super Hornet has longer range, an aerial refueling capability, increased survivability/lethality and improved carrier suitability. [Capability of precision-guided munitions: JDAM (all variants) and JSOW. JASSM in the future]
Features
The F/A-18 Hornet, an all-weather aircraft, is used as an attack aircraft as well as a fighter. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.
Background
The F/A-18 demonstrated its capabilities and versatility during Operation Desert Storm, shooting down enemy fighters and subsequently bombing enemy targets with the same aircraft on the same mission, and breaking all records for tactical aircraft in availability, reliability, and maintainability.
Hornets taking direct hits from surface-to-air missiles, recovering successfully, being repaired quickly, and flying again the next day proved the aircraft's survivability. The F/A-18 is a twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft. The F/A-18A and C are single seat aircraft. The F/A-18B and D are dual-seaters. The B model is used primarily for training, while the D model is the current Navy aircraft for attack, tactical air control, forward air control and reconnaissance squadrons. The newest models, the E and F were rolled out at McDonnell Douglas Sept. 17, 1995. The E is a single seat while the F is a two-seater.
The F/A-18 E/F acquisition program was an unparalleled success. The aircraft emerged from Engineering and Manufacturing Development meeting all of its performance requirements on cost, on schedule and 400 pounds under weight. All of this was verified in Operational Verification testing, the final exam, passing with flying colors receiving the highest possible endorsement.
The first operational cruise of Super Hornet, F/A-18 E, was with VFA-115 onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on July 24, 2002, and saw initial combat action on Nov. 6, 2002, when they participated in a strike on hostile targets in the "no-fly" zone in Iraq.
Super Hornet, flew combat sorties from Abraham Lincoln during Southern Watch, demonstrating reliability and an increased range and payload capability. VFA 115 embarked aboard Lincoln expended twice the amount of bombs as other squadrons in their airwing (with 100% accuracy) and met and exceeded all readiness requirements while on deployment. The Super Hornet cost per flight hour is 40% of the F-14 Tomcat and requires 75% less labor hours per flight hour.
All F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles or both, through selected use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This "force multiplier" capability gives the operational commander more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. The fighter missions are primarily fighter escort and fleet air defense; while the attack missions are force projection, interdiction, and close and deep air support.
The F/A-18C and D models are the result of a block upgrade in 1987 incorporating provisions for employing updated missiles and jamming devices against enemy ordnance. C and D models delivered since 1989 also include an improved night attack capability. The E and F models have built on the proven effectiveness of the A through D aircraft. The Super Hornet provides aircrew the capability and performance necessary to face 21st century threats.
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Navy and Marine Corps
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General Characteristics, Super Hornet, E and F models
Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft.
Contractor: McDonnell Douglas.
Date Deployed: First flight in November 1995. Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in September 2001 with VFA-115, NAS Lemoore, Calif. First cruise for VFA-115 is onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Unit Cost: $57 million
Propulsion: Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines. 22,000 pounds (9,977 kg) static thrust per engine.
Length: 60.3 feet (18.5 meters).
Height: 16 feet (4.87 meters).
Wingspan: 44.9 feet (13.68 meters).
Weight: Maximum Take Off Gross Weight is 66,000 pounds (29,932 kg).
Airspeed: Mach 1.8+.
Ceiling: 50,000+ feet.
Range: Combat: 1,275 nautical miles (2,346 kilometers), clean plus two AIM-9s
Ferry: 1,660 nautical miles (3,054 kilometers), two AIM-9s, three 480 gallon tanks retained.
Crew: A, C and E models: One
B, D and F models: Two.
Armament: One M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon; AIM 9 Sidewinder, AIM-9X (projected), AIM 7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAAM, Harpoon, Harm, SLAM, SLAM-ER (projected), Maverick missiles; Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW); Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM); Data Link Pod; Paveway Laser Guided Bomb; various general purpose bombs, mines and rockets. See the F/A-18 weapons load-out page.
General Characteristics, C and D models
Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft.
Contractor: Prime: McDonnell Douglas; Major Subcontractor: Northrop.
Date Deployed: November 1978. Operational - October 1983 (A/B models); September 1987 (C/D models).
Unit Cost: $29 million.
Propulsion: Two F404-GE-402 enhanced performance turbofan engines. 17,700 pounds static thrust per engine.
Length: 56 feet (16.8 meters).
Height: 15 feet 4 inches (4.6 meters).
Wingspan: 40 feet 5 inches (13.5 meters).
Weight: Maximum Take Off Gross Weight is 51,900 pounds (23,537 kg).
Airspeed: Mach 1.7+.
Ceiling: 50,000+ feet.
Range: Combat: 1,089 nautical miles (1252.4 miles/2,003 km), clean plus two AIM-9s
Ferry: 1,546 nautical miles (1777.9 miles/2,844 km), two AIM-9s plus three 330 gallon tanks.
Crew: A, C and E models: One
B, D and F models: Two
Armament: One M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon; AIM 9 Sidewinder, AIM 7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAAM, Harpoon, Harm, SLAM, SLAM-ER, Maverick missiles; Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW); Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM); various general purpose bombs, mines and rockets. See the F/A-18 weapons load-out page.
Last Update: 26 May 2009
三菱 F-2B 戦闘機、川崎 T-4 中等練習機
Mitsubishi F-2B Fighter Aircraft, Kawasaki T-4 Trainer Aircraft
航空自衛隊 航空教育集団 第4航空団 / 松島基地
JASDF Air Training Command, 4th Air Wing / Matsushima Air Base
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2016年8月28日 航空自衛隊松島基地（復興感謝イベント）にて撮影
August 28, 2016 at JASDF Matsushima Air Base (Thanks for Reconstructions Event)
Fire fighter Héctor Rivera (left) and Lydia Rivera work to locate the fuse panel of a faulty light switch at the Fort Buchanan headquarters building Aug. 9. The Directorate of Emergency Services was notified as to the possibility of an electrical fire after a worker flipped a light switch, noticed the switch caused hallway lights to flicker, then began to smolder.
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters.
The L.A.-based rockers played a rip-roaring 2 hour and 40 minute set, featuring 27 songs for the highlight of this year's iTunes Festival, held at London's Roundhouse.
ZAPHOD:
What is that? A whole battle fleet out there?
ROOSTA:
It’s your government out to get you Beeblebrox. They’ve sent a squadron of Frogstar fighters.
ZAPHOD:
Frogstar Fighters?! Zarquon!
For a possible upcoming Hitchhiker's project of mine.
Converting the "Parisian Restaurant" into Monster Fighters HQ.
I've only got the main room done... its supposed to feel like a musty, cluttered room with research materials and old relics.
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Promotion ceremony for U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Horne, assigned to the 169th Logistics Readiness Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Nov. 3, 2019. His commander, Lt. Col. Craig Hummel, officiated the ceremony among Horne's family and members of the South Carolina Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
Description: Fanart of Street Fighter.
Technique: Color pencil.
Support: Special paper.
Açu Aizawa © 2011. All rights reserved.
I did this one for a friend of mine who moved back to Spain! ^___^
Sakura is his favourite character of Street Fighter, so I gave this illustration to him!!! ^^
Good Luck for Santiago in his new life and home! Ganbatte ne! ^____^
If you wanna see more of my art, visit my blog!!! ^.~
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Fiz esse fanart para um grande amigo que voltou para a Espanha na semana passada! ^__^
Sakura é a personagem favorita dele de Street Fighter, então fiz essa ilustração para ele se lembrar de mim!!! ^^
Boa sorte ao Santiago nessa nova fase da vida dele e na nova casa tb!!! Ganbatte ne! ^____^
Pra quem quiser ler mais sobre, fiz um post detalhado lá no meu blog, além de mais algumas novas atualizações!!! Visitem qdo puder!!! ^.~
My oldest surviving MOC. Hails from pre-dark ages. I really like it, even though it is built with relatively simple techniques. Lots of exposed studs and hardly any SNOT.
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Fighter Plane Wallpaper HD
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night fighter/ground-attack fighter, based largely on the Bf-110...originally was going for a more exact copy but when i finally got the cockpit looking authentic, it no longer fit a minifig. decided to go for more function than imitation
The General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force(USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,500 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976. Although no longer being purchased by the U.S. Air Force, improved versions are still being built for export customers. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation, which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.
The Fighting Falcon has key features including a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, a seat reclined 30 degrees to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system helps to make it a nimble aircraft. The F-16 has an internal M61 Vulcancannon and 11 locations for mounting weapons and other mission equipment. The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper starfighter.
In addition to active duty U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the United States Navy. The F-16 has also been procured to serve in the air forces of 25 other nations.
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters.
The L.A.-based rockers played a rip-roaring 2 hour and 40 minute set, featuring 27 songs for the highlight of this year's iTunes Festival, held at London's Roundhouse.