War planes

2) Attack helicopters: the AH-64 Apaches

Earliest Publication Date

2004

Summary

Discusses the design and weapons of the F/A-22 Raptor fighter jet (formerly called the F-22) and how it is used by the Air Force.

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3) Carrier-based jet fighters: the F-14 Tomcats

Earliest Publication Date

2001

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Earliest Publication Date

2004

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4) Close air support fighters: the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs

Discusses the design and weapons of three models of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and how they were used by the Navy.

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Earliest Publication Date

2004

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5) Combat rescue helicopters: the MH-53 Pave Lows

Introduces the A-10 Thunderbolt II, its specifications, weapons, missions, and future in the Air Force.

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Earliest Publication Date

2002

Summary

Discusses the design and equipment of the specialized Sikorsky helicopter known as the Pave Low and its use by the Air Force in military missions.

6) High-altitude spy planes: the U-2s

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

7) Radar jammers: the EA-6B Prowlers

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

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8) Stealth attack fighters: the F-117A Nighthawks

Introduces the EA-6B Prowlers, their missions, equipment, and use in the military as radar jamming escorts to other aircraft.

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Earliest Publication Date

2003

Summary

Discusses the design and equipment of the stealth attack fighter known as the F-117A Nighthawk and its use by the Air Force in military missions.

9) Stealth bombers: the B-2 Spirits

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

10) Strike fighters: the F/A-18E/F Super Hornets

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

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11) Supersonic fighters: the F-16 Fighting Falcons

Introduces the F-18 Super Hornets, their missions, equipment, weapons, and use in the military.

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

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