The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front...
The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination and reconnaissance and overwatch mission sets. The AC-130J will provide...
The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle or OTV, is an experimental test program to demonstrate technologies for a reliable, reusable unmanned space test platform for the U.S. Air Force. The primary objectives of the X-37B are twofold: demonstrating reusable spacecraft technologies for America’s future in space and operating experiments which can be returned to and examined on Earth.
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...
Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time.
Assigned units:
7th BW / Dyess AFB, Texas
28th BW / Ellsworth AFB,...
The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses.
Assigned Units:
509th BW / Whiteman AFB,...
The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.
Assigned Units:
2nd Bomb Wing / Barksdale AFB, La.
5th BW / Minot AFB, N.D.
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The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in...
