List of active United States Air Force aircraft - Wikipedia
The following is a list of currently active military aircraft in the United States Air Force.
Airbus A330 MRTT - Wikipedia
The US Air Force (USAF) ran a procurement programme to replace around 100 of its oldest KC-135E Stratotankers, i.e., initially excluding the more common updated KC-135R variant. EADS offered the A330 MRTT.
List of active United States military aircraft - Wikipedia
The United States Armed Forces uses a wide variety of military aircraft across the respective aviation arms of its various service branches. The numbers of specific aircraft listed in the following entries are estimates from published sources and may not be exhaustive.
Lockheed drops US Air Force tanker bid; partner Airbus to go it …
Oct 23, 2023 · WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin has ended its effort to compete for a U.S. Air Force contract to build the service’s next wave of 75 refueling tankers. But Airbus, with whom Lockheed Martin had...
The Official Home Page of the U.S. Air Force
Read about the capabilities, development, and operational history of the aircraft used by the Air Force across a wide range of mission requirements. Scroll through the different airframe types and click the airframe to view it's Factsheet.
Military Aircraft | Defence - Airbus
Airbus' current product line includes the world's most versatile airlifter, the A400M; the robust and reliable C295 tactical transport; the new generation A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT); and the Eurofighter, a true swing-role combat aircraft and Europe’s largest military programme.
A330 MRTT | Military Aircraft | Defence - Airbus
Leveraging on Airbus experience and capabilities in multi-domain operations, the A330 MRTT offers scalable solutions to turn it into a battlefield communications, surveillance, C2C and intelligence node, while enhancing the aircraft’s survivability for any mission.
Airbus Vs Boeing: This Time It’s… Military (Tankers)!
Boeing could rely on US Air Force contracts, during its issues and delays with the MAX, 787 and 777X. Losing a military contract to Airbus (with or without Lockheed) would hold special significance for Boeing.
With Lockheed Out, Airbus Offering A330 MRTT To USAF
Oct 23, 2023 · Airbus will pursue the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 recapitalization program on its own without prior partner Lockheed Martin, offering its A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the...
Air Power - Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.
Airbus U.S. is a global leader in the defense sector and among the top 10 defense companies worldwide. It manufactures tactical and strategic airlifters, multi-role aerial tankers and advanced combat aircraft.