Air Force Link Fact Sheets

AC-130J Ghostrider

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:08:00 GMT

The AC-130J is a highly modified C-130J aircraft that contains many advanced features. It contains an advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics.

AC-130W Stinger II

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:13:00 GMT

The AC-130W Stinger II primary missions are close air support and air interdiction. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination and reconnaissance.

C-32

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:30:00 GMT

The C-32 provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The primary customers are the vice president, using the distinctive call sign "Air Force Two," the first lady, and members of the Cabinet and Congress.

CV-22 Osprey

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:29:00 GMT

The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. The mission of the CV-22 is to conduct long-range infiltration and exfiltration.

C-40B/C

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT

The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B's primary customers are the combatant commanders, and the C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress.

C-37A/B

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT

The C-37A/B are twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special airlift missions for high ranking government and Department of Defense officials.

C-130 Hercules

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:44:00 GMT

The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.

C-17 Globemaster III

Press Operations — Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

KC-135 Stratotanker

Press Operations — Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach.

C-5 A/B/C Galaxy and C-5M Super Galaxy

Press Operations — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:38:00 GMT

The C-5M Super Galaxy is a strategic transport aircraft and is the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory. Its primary mission is to transport cargo and personnel for the Department of Defense. The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin.

MC-12W Liberty

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 06:46:00 GMT

The MC-12W is a medium-to low-altitude, twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Its primary mission is providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support directly to ground forces.

AC-130U

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:47:00 GMT

The AC-130U “Spooky” gunships’ primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense.

B-52H Stratofortress

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT

The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet. It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.

B-2 Spirit

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT

The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses.

B-1B Lancer

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT

Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere.

UH-1N Huey

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:53:00 GMT

The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various missions. The primary missions include: airlift of emergency security forces, security and surveillance of off-base nuclear weapons convoys, and distinguished visitor airlift.

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:33:00 GMT

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations.

E-4B

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the President, the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

F-22 Raptor

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The F-22 Raptor is combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operations.

E-8C Joint Stars

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System is an airborne battle management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. Its primary mission is to provide theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations.