The Hawk is a single-engine, two-seat trainer and light attack aircraft. A single-seat light fighter variant (the Hawk 200) also exists. All variants are powered by an unaugmented turbofan engine of Rolls-Royce Turbomeca's Adour series: the Hawk T1/1A uses the Mk 151 (5,200 lb. thrust); Hawk 50, the Mk 851 (5,340 lb. thrust); Hawk 60, the Mk 861 (5,700 lb. thrust); Hawk 100/200, the Mk 871 (6,270 lb. thrust); and Hawk 128 AJT, the Mk 951 (6,800 lb. thrust).
A single-engine, seven-seat light utility helicopter, the 407 is powered by a Rolls-Royce Model 250-C47B turboshaft engine rated at 813 shp. The 407 is sold in both the military and civil markets. In 2005, a Honeywell HTS900-powered 407 variant won the U.S. Army's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) competition, but that program was canceled in 2008. Through 2010, 1,040 Bell 407s weremanufactured, with another 791 projected to be built in 2011-20.
Bell has delivered more than 2,300 AH-1s in this family of single- and twin-engine, single-main-rotor attack helicopters. Fuji has produced about 90 AH-1s under license. The AH-1Z, the latest iteration, is an improved version of the earlier AH-1W. Powered by two GE T700-GE-401 turboshaft engines rated at 1,723 shp each, the AH-1Z features a four-blade composite main rotor and an uprated transmission. The U.S. Marine Corps plans to take delivery of 189 AH-1Zs, including 58 new-build helicopters and 131 converted AH-1Ws.
Boeing's 737 series is a family of twin-engine, narrowbody commercial transports. There are several existing programs for converting green 737 aircraft for specialized military use. Australia's 737 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft is integrated by Boeing with a Northrop Grumman radar system; the first two aircraft were delivered in 2010. Turkey launched the 737 Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft, with modification work being performed by Boeing and Turkey's Turkish Aerospace Industries; first flight occurred in 2007.
Marketing of the 767 AWACS, also known as the E-767, began in 1991 as a follow-on to the 707 AWACS. The E-767 is powered by two GE CF6-80C2 turbofan engines rated at 61,500 lb. thrust and has a crew of two plus space for 19 AWACS mission specialists. System suppliers include Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. The 767 AWACS competes with Boeing's 737 AEW&C and the Northrop Grumman E-2D. Only four E-767s have been produced; all are in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
The current production model of this twin-engine, tandem-seat attack helicopter is the AH-64D, available both as a new-build aircraft and as an upgrade of existing AH-64As. The AH-64 was developed based on a U.S. Army requirement for an Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH), formally announced in 1972. In 1973, Hughes Helicopters and Bell were selected to develop two prototypes and a single static test airframe each, with Hughes being chosen the winner in December 1976. Most AH-64Ds are fitted with GE T700 engines.
Preliminary design studies for the B-52 heavy bomber began in 1946, and in 1952 a prototype made its maiden flight. Production ran until 1962 and reached a total of 744 aircraft, plus two prototypes. Seventy-four H models remain in U.S. Air Force service and are the subject of several modernization programs. B-52H bombers are powered by eight Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-33 turbofans (17,000 lb. thrust each).
The C-17 is a long-range, heavy-lift transport aircraft powered by four 40,440-lb.-thrust Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofan engines. First flight took place in 1991. One of the largest military transport aircraft, the C-17 can carry vehicles such as the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and M1 Abrams main battle tank. Through 2010, Boeing produced 227 C-17s, while another 35 are forecast to be produced in 2011-14.
A twin-engine, tandem-rotor, medium/heavy-lift transport helicopter, the CH-47 Chinook first flew in 1961. The current CH-47F is powered by two 4,733-shp Honeywell T55-GA-714A engines. The MH-47G Special Operations helicopter is based on the CH-47F. Through 2010, 1,327 CH/MH-47s were produced; 322 CH/MH-47s are forecast to bebuilt in 2011-20. These figures include licensed production by AgustaWestland and Kawasaki.
A twin-engine, tandem-rotor, medium/heavy-lift transport helicopter, the CH-47 Chinook first flew in 1961. The current CH-47F is powered by two 4,733-shp Honeywell T55-GA-714A engines. The MH-47G Special Operations helicopter is based on the CH-47F. Through 2010, 1,327 CH/MH-47s were produced; 322 CH/MH-47s are forecast to bebuilt in 2011-20. These figures include licensed production by AgustaWestland and Kawasaki.
The E-3/E-6/E-8 series is a family of special-purpose military aircraft based on the Boeing 707. All three models are out of production. A total of 76 E-3s, 17 E-6s and 20 E-8s were built. The E-3 made its first flight in February 1972. Production E-3s were powered by either four Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines or four CFM International CFM56-2 engines. First flight of the E-6A Tacamo II communications platform, which uses four F108-CF-100 (CFM56-2A-2) turbofans, took place in 1987.
This single- or two-seat, twin-engine air superiority fighter manufactured by Boeing, and license-produced by Mitsubishi, is powered by versions of the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engine except the F-15K and the F-15SG, which use GE F110 turbofans. The F-15A first flew in 1972; deliveries began in 1974. The F-15C/D became the standard in 1979. The C/D models were superseded in the 1980s by the F-15E strike aircraft. Through 2010, Boeing and earlier McDonnell Douglas produced 1,449 F-15s, while Mitsubishi built 205 under license.
This single- or two-seat, twin-engine air superiority fighter manufactured by Boeing, and license-produced by Mitsubishi, is powered by versions of the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engine except the F-15K and the F-15SG, which use GE F110 turbofans. The F-15A first flew in 1972; deliveries began in 1974. The F-15C/D became the standard in 1979. The C/D models were superseded in the 1980s by the F-15E strike aircraft. Through 2010, Boeing and earlier McDonnell Douglas produced 1,449 F-15s, while Mitsubishi built 205 under license.
The P-8A, a maritime patrol/anti-submarine warfare aircraft, is a variant of Boeing's 737-800 and is powered by two CFM56-7B turbofans rated at 27,300 lb. thrust each. The aircraft will succeed the Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion in U.S. Navy maritime patrol/anti-submarine warfare service. Flight testing began in April 2009. The Navy plans to purchase 117 P-8As. Initial operational capability is planned for 2013. Through 2010, three test aircraft were produced. Production of 142 aircraft is forecast in 2011-20.
The Harrier II is currently out of production. Through 1998, Boeing and earlier McDonnell Douglas as well as BAE built a total of 428 Harrier II V/STOL aircraft. The Harrier II is a single- or two-seat, single-engine ground attack aircraft. AV-8B Harrier IIs are powered by either a 21,450-lb.-thrust Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-21 (U.S.-designated F402-RR-406A) vectored-thrust turbofan or a 23,800-lb.-thrust Pegasus 11-61 (U.S.-designated F402-RR-408). Royal Air Force GR7 and GR9 models were powered by a Pegasus Mk 105 vectored-thrust turbofan (21,500 lb.
The Boeing/BAE T-45 Goshawk is a variant of the BAE Hawk, which is designed for aircraft carrier pilot training. The twin-seat aircraft is powered by a single Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour RT172 Mk 871 non-afterburning turbofan (5,845 lb. thrust), also known as the F405-RR-401. The U.S. Navy awarded exploration contracts in August 1980 and, in 1981, the McDonnell Douglas (later Boeing) design was selected. Prototype first flight occurred in 1988, and the first aircraft carrier landing was in 1991.
The piston-powered CL-215 amphibian aircraft first flew in 1967, finding primary use as a firefighting platform, though the aircraft could also be used in other applications such as transport, maritime surveillance and search and rescue. Production of the Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA3-powered aircraft ended in 1989, with 125 produced. A new variant, the Bombardier 415, is in production and is powered by PW123AF turboprop engines. Some 78 415s were built through 2010. An additional 28 are forecast for production in 2011-20.
The piston-powered CL-215 amphibian aircraft first flew in 1967, finding primary use as a firefighting platform, though the aircraft could also be used in other applications such as transport, maritime surveillance and search and rescue. Production of the Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA3-powered aircraft ended in 1989, with 125 produced. A new variant, the Bombardier 415, is in production and is powered by PW123AF turboprop engines. Some 78 415s were built through 2010. An additional 28 are forecast for production in 2011-20.
The Q Series is a family of twin-engine turboprop aircraft, originally known as the Dash 8. In recent years, the Q Series aircraft have seen emerging interest in use for maritime patrol. Iceland, Japan, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. have secured Q300s for patrol duties. The Q100, the original model in the series, made its first flight in June 1983; first deliveries followed in October 1984. The Q100 came with 2,150-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120/121 engines. Production has since ended of the Q100, as well as the later Q200 and Q300.
The Changhe Z-8 and AC313 are three-engine rotorcraft featuring a boat-hull shape, stub wings and capacity for up to 39 passengers or 27 fully equipped troops. In Chinese service, the helicopters are used in tactical transport, search-and-rescue and naval combat roles. An initial Z-8 prototype first flew in 1985. Power came from three Changzhou WZ6 turboshafts producing 1,190 shp each.
In 1991, two years after the U.S. withdrew from the Grumman/Chengdu Super 7 effort, Chengdu began the FC-1 program. Pakistan, where the aircraft is known as the JF-17, and China signed an agreement in 1998 for FC-1 joint development and production. The first prototype flew in 2003 and first delivery occurred in 2007. The single-seat air-superiority and ground-attack aircraft is powered by a single Klimov RD-93 afterburning turbofan (18,300 lb. thrust), with a two-seat variant also planned.
First flight of the J-10 combat aircraft occurred in March 1998. The single-engine, single- or two-seat interceptor/ground-attack aircraft is powered by a Lyulka Saturn AL-31FN turbofan rated at 27,560 lb. thrust with reheat, although the Chinese have been working on a version powered by the indigenous WS-10 engine. Some 173 J-10s were produced through 2010. Production of an additional 276 is forecast for the 2011-20 period.
First flight occurred in 1978, with production running through 2007. Early aircraft of the type were powered by a Snecma M53-5 augmented turbofan (19,840 lb. thrust), while later aircraft were fitted with an M53-P2 augmented turbofan (21,385 lb. thrust). Single-seat interceptor and two-seat nuclear strike fighter variants were available. Some 607 Mirage 2000s were produced.
The Rafale is available in single- or two-seat configurations and can serve as a land- or sea-based air-superiority, air-combat and ground-attack aircraft. First flight occurred in 1986 and deliveries began in 1999. The prototype was powered by two GE F404-GE-400 augmented turbofans (16,860 lb. thrust each); production aircraft use two Snecma M88-2 augmented turbofans rated at 16,400 lb. thrust each. Currently in service only with France, the Rafale is in competition for the procurement requirements of several countries, including Brazil and India.
The Rafale is available in single- or two-seat configurations and can serve as a land- or sea-based air-superiority, air-combat and ground-attack aircraft. First flight occurred in 1986 and deliveries began in 1999. The prototype was powered by two GE F404-GE-400 augmented turbofans (16,860 lb. thrust each); production aircraft use two Snecma M88-2 augmented turbofans rated at 16,400 lb. thrust each. Currently in service only with France, the Rafale is in competition for the procurement requirements of several countries, including Brazil and India.
