Air Force Link Fact Sheets https://www.af.mil Air Force Link Fact Sheets RSS Feed en-us Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:43:00 GMT Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:32:44 GMT Air Force Distributed Common Ground System https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104525/air-force-distributed-common-ground-system/ The Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) refers to the AN/GSQ-272 SENTINEL weapon system that is operated by active duty (AD) and Air Reserve Component (ARC; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command) personnel. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Apr/02/2000787787/300/300/0/130411-F-KB808-055.JPG' alt='The Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), also referred to as the AN/GSQ-272 SENTINEL weapon system, is the Air Force’s primary intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) collection, processing, exploitation, analysis and dissemination (CPAD) system. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104525/air-force-distributed-common-ground-system/ Weapons LGM-30G Minuteman III https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104466/lgm-30g-minuteman-iii/ The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is an element of the nation's strategic deterrent forces under the control of the Air Force Global Strike Command.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2006/Mar/16/2000565389/300/300/0/060316-F-0000R-002.JPG' alt='The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is an element of the nation’s strategic deterrent forces. The &quot;L&quot; in LGM is the Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; &quot;G&quot; means surface attack; and &quot;M&quot; stands for guided missile. ' /> <br /> Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104466/lgm-30g-minuteman-iii/ Weapons Sniper Pod https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104527/sniper-pod/ Sniper pods provide improved long-range target detection/identification and continuous stabilized surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground forces. The Sniper pod enables aircrews to detect and identify weapon caches and individuals carrying armaments.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/03/2002866690/300/300/0/170909-F-KN424-9210.JPG' alt='Sniper Pod' /> <br /> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 07:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104527/sniper-pod/ Close Air Support Weapons Recon & Surveillance LITENING ADVANCE TARGETING https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104571/litening-advance-targeting/ LITENING Advanced Targeting, or AT, is a precision targeting pod system operational with a wide variety of combat air forces aircraft (A-10A/C, B-52H, F-15E and F-16 Blocks 25-52) as well as aircraft operated by other services and allies (AV-8B, EA-6B, F-16 Block 15 and F/A-18).<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031170/300/300/0/030328-F-JZ000-055.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-055.JPG' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104571/litening-advance-targeting/ Weapons Guardian Angel https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104472/guardian-angel/ Guardian Angel is uniquely designed and dedicated to conduct Personnel Recovery across the full range of military operations and during all phases of joint, coalition, and combined operations.<br/> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104472/guardian-angel/ Special Topics Weapons Massive Ordnance Penetrator https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104614/massive-ordnance-penetrator/ The Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) is a weapon system designed to accomplish a difficult, complicated mission of reaching and destroying our adversaries' weapons of mass destruction located in well protected facilities.<br/> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104614/massive-ordnance-penetrator/ Weapons AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104604/anasq-236-radar-pod/ The AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod contains synthetic aperture radar that provides detailed maps for surveillance, coordinate generation and bomb impact assessment purposes. This technology provides Combat Air Forces with the ability to precisely geo-locate points of interest.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Oct/04/2000319530/300/300/0/101004-F-1234S-003.JPG' alt='The AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod contains synthetic aperture radar that provides detailed maps for surveillance, coordinate generation and bomb impact assessment purposes. It will be operational on the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104604/anasq-236-radar-pod/ Weapons AGM-86B/C/D Missiles https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104612/agm-86bcd-missiles/ The AGM-86B air-launched cruise missiles and AGM-86C/D conventional air-launched cruise missiles were developed to increase the effectiveness of B-52H bombers. In combination, they dilute an enemy's forces and complicate defense of its territory.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031130/300/300/0/030328-F-JZ000-014.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-014.JPG' /> <br /> Mon, 24 May 2010 21:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104612/agm-86bcd-missiles/ Weapons AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104543/agm-129a-advanced-cruise-missile/ The AGM-129A advanced cruise missile is a stealth, nuclear-capable cruise missile used exclusively by B-52H bombers.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2005/Dec/26/2000574403/300/300/0/050323-F-1234P-015.JPG' alt='DAYTON, Ohio -- General Dynamics AGM-129A at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 24 May 2010 19:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104543/agm-129a-advanced-cruise-missile/ Weapons High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting System https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104602/high-speed-anti-radiation-missile-targeting-system/ The High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting System, or HTS, is a system for use on the Air Force's F-16CJ Block 50/52 Fighting Falcon. This targeting system is the cornerstone of the suppression of enemy air defense mission.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2007/Oct/18/2000439900/300/300/0/071019-F-9999S-026.JPG' alt='The High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting System, or HTS, loaded on the F-16CJ Block 50/52 Fighting Falcon at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104602/high-speed-anti-radiation-missile-targeting-system/ Weapons GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104573/gbu-39b-small-diameter-bomb-weapon-system/ The GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb, or SDB, is an extended range all-weather, day or night 250-pound class, guided munition. The SDB relies on the Global Positioning System to provide navigation to the target.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2006/Aug/02/2000546770/300/300/0/060801-F-2907C-021.JPG' alt='The Bomb Rack Unit 61 with carrier and four ground-training Guided Bomb Unit-39 small-diameter bombs on this munitions trailer undergoes testing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on Aug. 1. The 494th Fighter Wing will be the first unit to receive and use the bomb when it deploys to Southwest Asia later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung) ' /> <br /> Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104573/gbu-39b-small-diameter-bomb-weapon-system/ Weapons AIM-9 Sidewinder https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104557/aim-9-sidewinder/ The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft. It has a high-explosive warhead and an infrared heat-seeking guidance system.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031134/300/300/0/030328-F-JZ000-018.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-018.JPG' /> <br /> Sat, 18 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104557/aim-9-sidewinder/ Weapons AIM-7 Sparrow https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104575/aim-7-sparrow/ The AIM-7 Sparrow is a radar-guided, air-to-air missile with a high-explosive warhead. The versatile Sparrow has all-weather, all-altitude operational capability and can attack high-performance aircraft and missiles from any direction.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2005/Jan/24/2000585546/300/300/0/050119-F-7709A-023.JPG' alt='OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO -- First Lt. Charles Schuck fires an AIM-7 Sparrow medium range air-to-air missile from an F-15 Eagle here while supporting a Combat Archer air-to-air weapons system evaluation program mission. He and other Airmen of the 71st Fighter Squadron deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va., to Tyndall AFB, Fla., to support the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Ammons) ' /> <br /> Wed, 01 Oct 2003 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104575/aim-7-sparrow/ Weapons AGM-88 HARM https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104574/agm-88-harm/ The AGM-88 HARM or high-speed anti-radiation missile, is an air-to-surface tactical missile designed to seek and destroy enemy radar-equipped air defense systems. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/03/2002866598/300/300/0/210716-F-MI946-9077.JPG' alt='AGM-88 HARM' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Aug 2003 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104574/agm-88-harm/ Weapons AGM-65 Maverick https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104577/agm-65-maverick/ The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression mission.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Aug/19/2000597911/300/300/0/030819-F-8888X-001.JPG' alt='FILE PHOTO -- An AGM-65 Maverick is mounted on an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Maverick is a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Aug 2003 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104577/agm-65-maverick/ Weapons Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU- 31/32/38 https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104572/joint-direct-attack-munition-gbu-313238/ The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather "smart" munitions.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/03/2002866609/300/300/0/180222-F-MQ799-9078.JPG' alt='Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU- 31/32/38' /> <br /> Wed, 18 Jun 2003 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104572/joint-direct-attack-munition-gbu-313238/ Weapons AGM-130 Missile https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104579/agm-130-missile/ The AGM-130 is a powered air-to-surface missile designed for high- and low-altitude strikes at standoff ranges against a variety of targets. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031132/300/300/0/030328-F-JZ000-016.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-016.JPG' /> <br /> Wed, 18 Jun 2003 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104579/agm-130-missile/ Weapons AIM-120 AMRAAM https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104576/aim-120-amraam/ The AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation air-to-air missile. It has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability and is scheduled to be operational beyond 2000.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031135/300/300/0/030328-F-JZ000-019.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-019.JPG' /> <br /> Tue, 01 Apr 2003 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104576/aim-120-amraam/ Weapons LANTIRN https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104582/lantirn/ Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night, or LANTIRN, is a system for use on the Air Force's premier fighter aircraft — the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16C/D Fighting Falcon.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031167/300/300/0/030328-F-JZ000-051.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-051.JPG' /> <br /> Wed, 01 Aug 2001 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104582/lantirn/ Weapons