Новости за 30.04.2024

Summary: The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKECSG), along with her carrier strike group, recently transitioned to the U.S. 6th Fleet's area of operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, following a five-month deployment under the U.S. 5th Fleet.

Summary: The U.S. maintained unrivaled aerial superiority with its fifth-generation F-22 Raptor for many years, but now faces increasing competition from China and Russia. Both nations have developed their own fifth-generation fighters, the Chengdu J-20 and the Sukhoi Su-57, and are pushing rapidly into the sixth-generation with programs like China's NGAD.

Summary: The F-4 Phantom, a standout fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War, epitomized American air power with its dual capability for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Known for its speed, durability, and heavy armament, the F-4 Phantom was instrumental in achieving approximately 150 air combat victories while sustaining 42 losses.

Summary: The F-14 Tomcat, immortalized by the 1986 film "Top Gun," was a key naval interceptor for the U.S. Navy, designed primarily to establish air superiority and defend against Soviet bombers. First flown in 1970 and operational by 1974 on the USS Enterprise, it replaced the F-4 Phantom.

Summary: The F-15EX Eagle II, an advanced 4.5th generation fighter jet of the U.S. Air Force, is designed to carry a hefty load of up to 30,000 lbs of munitions, making it the most heavily armed aircraft in the service. It can be equipped with a diverse array of weaponry tailored to both air superiority and ground support roles.