Why does the F-22 not export?
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Why does the F-22 not export?
The F-22 cannot be exported under US federal law to protect its stealth technology and classified features. The Japanese government also showed interest in the F-22 for its Replacement-Fighter program.
What happened to the F-111?
The F-111 was replaced in USAF service by the F-15E Strike Eagle for medium-range precision strike missions, while the supersonic bomber role has been assumed by the B-1B Lancer. The RAAF continued to operate the type until December 2010, when the last F-111C was retired.
Why did Australia buy f111?
In 1992 the Australian Government decided to purchase up to 18 ex-USAF F-111Gs in order to extend the type’s service life. 15 F-111Gs were eventually acquired, and they were delivered to the RAAF during late 1993 and early 1994.
When did the F-14A and F-111B come out?
As before, this assessment was made using the respective Standard Aircraft Characteristics charts, the F-111B’s dated 1 July 1967 and the F-14A’s, dated April 1977.
What does the RAAF’s new white paper mean for the F-111?
The new White Paper reaffirms the position of the F-111 as one of the RAAF’s most valuable combat assets, performing long range maritime and land strike, and other roles such as all weather heavy/precision close air support. The currently projected life of the aircraft is until 2015-2020, when a replacement is tentatively planned.
Why is the F-14A so much lighter than F-111B?
And it was, compared to a totally unrealistic specification. Many think that the F-14A was far lighter than the F-111B, primarily because most comparisons neglect to do so using the F-111B’s design mission for both aircraft. The F-14A is still lighter, of course, because the Navy changed its requirements so that it would be.
When was the first F-111 delivered to the military?
The first of six initial production F-111s was delivered on 17 July 1967 to fighter squadrons at Nellis Air Force Base. These aircraft were used for crew training. 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron achieved initial operational capability on 28 April 1968.