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Genesis of the successful F-16 fighter/attack aircraft lies in reaction to severe deficiencies in US fighter design revealed by the Vietnam War. Following the success of the small, highly maneuverable F-86 day fighter in the Korean War, US fighter design changed to emphasize maximum speed, altitude, and radar capability at the expense of maneuverability, pilot vision, and other attributes needed for close combat. This trend reached its extremity in the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, which was the principal fighter for both the US Air Force and Navy during the latter part of the Vietnam War. F-16 Fighting Falcon

Two YF-23 prototypes were designed and built by the contractor team of Northrop and McDonnell Douglas as part of the demonstration and evaluation phase of the US Air Force's Advanced Tactical Fighter selection program, which concluded in 1990. According to the Air Force, factors in the selection for production of the F-22 were a better designed for maintainability, greater potential for future development, and slightly lower cost. A popular view is that the decision reflected a preference for maneuverability over stealth, and it is universally held that the YF-23 was by far the better looking aircraft. YF-23 Black Widow 2

The F-22 program is developing the next-generation air superiority fighter for the Air Force to counter emerging worldwide threats. It is designed to penetrate enemy airspace and achieve a first-look, first-kill capability against multiple targets. The F-22 is characterized by a low-observable, highly maneuverable airframe; advanced integrated avionics; and aerodynamic performance allowing supersonic cruise without afterburner F-22 Raptor

PHM 1 Pegasus hydrofoil boats were designed to operate offensively against hostile surface combatants and other surface craft; and conduct surveillance, screening and special operations. The six PHMs of the Pegasus class formed a single squadron which operate from Key West. They were the Navy's fastest ships when foilborne and driven by their single gas turbine. PHM 1

The Lightning F.6 was the ultimate Lightning version of the RAF, with the first aircraft entering service with the newly formed No.5 Squadron at RAF Binbrook in December 1965. These aircraft were actually former F.3 aircraft brought up to F.6 (Interim) standard, also referred to as the Lightning F.3A and earlier as the 'Extended Range F.3'. The operational range of the early Lightning marks (F.1, F.1A and F.2) had been acknowledged as a critical factor even though the aircraft was initially developed for a specific home defence role English Lightening F6

  With research and development studies b ginning in 1955, the XB-70 was a large, long-range strategic bomber was planned to be the replacement for the B-52. As in the B-58 program, the Air Force wanted new technology advances. To this end, the Air Force gave the prime contractor total weapon system responsibility. Competition between Boeing and North American for the contract occurred during the design phase. In 1958, the North American design was chosen and a development contract awarded. The Air Force requirement was for a Mach 3, high-altitude, long-range bomber capable of carrying nuclear and conventional weapons. https://nuke.fas.org/guide/usa/bomber/b-70.htm

 

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To prepare Kuwaiti pilots for Super Hornet deliveries, Boeing was given a $70 million contract   https://tinnhanhsaigon.net/to-prepare-kuwaiti-pilots-for-super-hornet-deliveries-boeing-was-given-a-70-million-contract/