United States Air Force - Air Power Yearbook 2016
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Год издания: 2015
United States Air Force - Air Power Yearbook 2016
WELCOME
This year sees many signi cant milestones for the US Air Force, always a fascinating and diverse air arm, and one with many major new programs on the go
6 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN 2016
Robert F. Dorr analyses the most formidable air and space military service in the world. It’s the only air arm able to deploy ghters, deliver munitions and haul cargo to any point on the globe
12 RAPTOR ON THE FRONT LINE
In September 2014 the F-22 Raptor made its combat debut in the skies over Syria. The type continued combat operations into 2015, and made its training deployment debut in Europe
18 ‘RED FLAG’ TURNS 40
For 40 years, exercise ‘Red Flag’ has been used to hone the skills of the US Air Force and its allies in high-end war ghting
22 BAYOU EAGLE MASTERS
Air National Guard F-15C Eagle squadrons o er a ne blend of rich experience and young blood. This combines for a lethal air superiority capability as the Eagle’s talons are sharpened for the future
30 REPLACING THE TALON
The US Air Force’s eagerlyawaited competition to replace the venerable T-38 Talon has not compromised for price over performance. Clean-sheet designs are now very much in the frame for the lucrative deal
34 ‘HOGS’ IN EUROPE
A-10 Thunderbolt IIs were once a familiar sight in Europe, and in 2015 they returned as various units deployed from the US
38 PATCH WEARERS
The USAF Weapons School is the center of excellence when it comes to the world’s greatest air force. The school is responsible for teaching the best of the best, individuals who go on to shape the future of the air forcew
46 LIGHTNING PROGRESS
As the capabilities of the USAF’s latest ghter continue to expand, the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the 56th FW at Luke AFB, Arizona have joint responsibilities as the primary locations for F-35A Lightning II pilot training
56 LANCER GOES GLOBAL
On October 1, 2015, the USAF’s B-1Bs joined Air Force Global Strike Command, cementing the type’s presence alongside the B-2 and B-52, and presenting the ultimate strategic bomber force
62 MILDENHALL SPECIAL OPS
The 352nd Special Operations Wing is US Air Force Special Operations Command’s European airborne hub. It supports all kinds of clandestine missions and short-notice calls to action, operating in the shadows with its new CV-22 Ospreys and MC-130Js
70 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN 2016 AIR POWER REVIEW
Tom Kaminski provides an extensive and comprehensive overview of the USAF including force structure, a detailed directory of aircraft types, operating units, air force bases and major commands
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