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What aircrafts do the Air Force use?
Current inventory
| Aircraft | Origin | Variant |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||
| F-35 Lightning II | United States | F-35A |
| F-16 Fighting Falcon | United States | F-16C |
| A-10 Thunderbolt II | United States | A-10C |
What is the most used plane in the Air Force?
Despite the F-35 coming into service, the F-16C remains the most common combat aircraft in the U.S. inventory with 803 in service. It is also the most common fighter jet in service globally, according to the report, with 2,267 being operated by various air forces.
What do you need to get in the Air Force?
To qualify, you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test.
- Pass the Air Force physical fitness test.
- Score well on the SAT or ACT.
- Have at least 90 college credits (if currently enlisted)
- Be at least 18 years old and less than 35.
What fighter jet does the Air Force use?
Types of Air Force Aircraft: Combat Aircraft In the fighter jet category, the Air Force uses the F-15 Eagle and variants including the F-15 C, F-15D, and the F-15 E Strike Eagle. The Air Force also uses F-16 Fighting Falcons, A-10 Thunderbolts, and AC-130s.
How are Air Force planes named?
Each aircraft is recognized by a letter that designates its purpose, whether it’s flown by the US Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Army or US Coast Guard. Every aircraft has a baseline designation with an uppercase letter indicating the aircraft’s mission, such as T for trainer, followed by a dash and a number.
How many jets are in the air force?
As of 2017, the service operates more than 5,369 military aircraft and 406 ICBMs.
Why do you want to join the Air Force?
That’s why we continue to help them grow with advanced training, ongoing career opportunities and excellent pay and benefits. In the Air Force, every Airman is paid equally based on their rank and years of service. But your base salary is only part of the over-all package you receive.
Can you go to College in the Air Force?
On day one you’ll be enrolled in Community College of the Air Force earning college credit starting with Basic Military Training. The Air Force also offers scholarships to outstanding Airmen who wish to attend or complete their college education.
How do pilots get to choose which aircraft to fly?
Pilots get to choose from available slots based on their rankings coming out of thier pilot training class. So if there are openings for 1 F-22 pilot and 2 F-15 pilots, the top ranked pilot in the class gets their choice]
What do Air Force bases have to offer?
Most Air Force bases have golf courses, arts and crafts facilities, bowling alleys, tennis courts, swimming pools and even equipment rentals, which can be either used for free or at better rates than similar facilities or options off base.