General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

The General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark" was a medium-range interdictor and tactical strike aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare in its various versions. Developed in the 1960s by General Dynamics, it first entered service in 1967 with the United States Air Force. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) also ordered the type and began operating F-111Cs in 1973.

The F-111 pioneered several technologies for production aircraft, including variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and automated terrain-following radar for low-level, high-speed flight. Its design influenced later variable-sweep wing aircraft, and some of its advanced features have since become commonplace. During its initial development the F-111 suffered a variety of problems, and several of its intended roles, such as naval interception, with the F-111B, failed to materialize.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Bomber

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 Raaf

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

F-111 "Aardvark" Cockpit

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

NASA X-43

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

The Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel is a variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101), that was being developed to replace the United States Marine Corps' Marine One Presidential transport fleet. It was being produced by the Lockheed Martin-led "US101 Team" of Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego, AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter.

In February 2009, President Obama asked Secretary of Defense Robert Gates about placing the project on hold or canceling it because of its high cost.At the time, the projected total cost of the 28 helicopters planned under the program was over $13 billion.In June 2009, the U.S. Navy terminated the contract and said remaining funds would be spent to upgrade to the existing Presidential fleet of VH-3D and VH-60N helicopters.

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel

VH-71 Kestrel