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Data from USAF fact sheet AerospaceWeb General characteristics Crew: 2 (pilot and safety pilot) Length: 48 ft 7 in (14.8 m) Wingspan: 32 ft 2 in (9.8 m) Height: 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m) Wing area: 300 sq ft (28 m 2) Airfoil: NACA 64A204 root and tip Empty weight: 18,238 lb (8,273 kg) Gross weight: 26,463 lb (12,003 kg) Max takeoff weight: 42,300 lb (19,187 kg) Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F110 ...
The US Air Force Fitness Test (AFFT) is designed to test the abdominal circumference, muscular strength/endurance and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of airmen in the USAF. As part of the Fit to Fight program, the USAF adopted a more stringent physical fitness assessment; the new fitness program was put into effect on 1 June 2010. The annual ...
The 26th Secretary of the US Air Force listed CCAs among his top seven priorities for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request to its Chief of staff: [9] Collaborative combat aircraft are entering the FY2024 presidential budget request; [62] Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) projects are estimated to be $500 million for perhaps "100 roles" in ...
The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) is an inactivated Air Force product center that designed, developed and delivered weapon systems and capabilities for U.S. Air Force, other U.S. military, allied and coalition-partner warfighters. ASC formed in 1961, and over its lifetime it managed 420 Air Force, joint and international aircraft ...
The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing is an active United States Air Force organization. It was activated in 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base , Florida. The wing is responsible for delivering electromagnetic spectrum capabilities to 70 United States and foreign electromagnetic warfare systems.
The school's founder and first commander was Colonel Lee Charles Black. It is located on the campus of the United States Air Force Academy near the Community Center. The Prep School's mission is to prepare, motivate, and evaluate for admission to and success at the Air Force Academy. Students at the prep school are referred to as "cadet ...
Below the zone (BTZ) is a competitive early promotion program offered to enlisted U.S. Air Force personnel in the grade of Airman First Class/E-3. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to exceptional Airmen who stand out from their peers and perform duties at a level above their current rank.
The Air and Space Longevity Service Award is awarded for completing four years of Active, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard service. For members of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, creditable service must have been in a drilling status with regular attendance of at least minimum monthly weekend drills and annual training.