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For the last 60 years, the B-52 has had an incredible career as the main bomber of the United States. Even though its 60 years old, it still has plenty of years of service left.
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Maintaining the atmosphere the human body is accustomed to, has been a challenge plaguing high altitude flight, and the Air Force has spent years developing suits just for it.
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It can take off like a helicopter, fly like a plane and its the Air Force's only tilt-rotor aircraft; This is the CV-22 Osprey.
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Space will soon be contested, and the U.S. Air Force is taking steps to ensure it has the best possible observation and information about what is out there.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory discovers, develops, and integrates affordable war-fighting technologies for the Air Force in air, space, and cyberspace. In this Air Force Tech Report, learn about the science and technology of AFRL.
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The F-35 is full of cutting-edge technology. One piece of that technology is the Generation III Helmet, which lets pilots see through the aircraft.
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The Phantom QF-4 aerial target drone training is being phased out as QF-16 Falcons are taking their place as unmanned targets.
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This Joint and Coalition ops video illustrates how the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team (JDAT) helps warfighters enhance integration and interoperability across a broad spectrum of mission areas to ultimately improve combat effectiveness and reduce the potential of fratricide and collateral damage. Warfighter assistance is focused within the following areas: Command and Control; Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD); Air-to-Ground Operations; and Cyberspace OpsJDAT serves a wide-range of warfighters including: Combatant Commands, Service Operational Test Activities (OTAs), DOT&E, Service & Coalition Program Managers, and Service-specific Battle Labs and Centers of Excellences
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Flight is one of civilization's greatest achievements, and technical innovations to the most basic parts of an aircraft have the ability to increase efficiency and performance. In this Air Force Tech Report we look at how wings work, and how the team at the Air Force Research Laboratory plans to take the wing to a whole new level.
Tech Links:
AFRL Variable Camber Compliant Wing (VCCW)
Dr. James Joo, AFRL research mechanical engineer, is developing the first truly Variable Camber Wing.
https://youtu.be/F-PVtlQCr5w
AFRL on YouTube
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the Air Force's only organization wholly dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. We trace our roots to the vision of airpower pioneers who understood science as the key to air supremacy. The passionate commitment of AFRL people, to
realize this vision, has helped create the world's best air,
space and cyberspace force. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdaDtTpixYChgBu20HgemQ?
Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB
The Air Force Research Laboratory is a global technical enterprise, boasting some of the best and brightest leaders in the world. We are Revolutionary, Relevant, and Responsive to the Warfighter. We defend America by unleashing the unconquerable power of scientific and technical innovation. Our mission is leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable war fighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
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No seat keeps you safer than the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II. Watch this Air Force Tech Report to find out why!
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In the very near future, airmen may find themselves equipped with a pocket-sized, high-tech, non-invasive device that improves brain power and performance.Article: Electric brain stimulation - the new caffeine?http://1.usa.gov/1tHjlIHDiscovery News Article: Brain Implant Could Restore Memory http://bit.ly/13MH6CvBBC Article: Brain stimulation: The military’s mind-zapping projecthttp://bbc.in/1Aibn83Boston Globe Article: Air Force stimulates brain waves to improve performance of drone operators http://bit.ly/1yfhZWv
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The F-16 is LEGIT. While the airframe itself hasn't changed much since it was introduced in the late 1970's, it's avionics and weapon systems have been continuously upgraded, making this multi-role fighter aircraft just as deadly today as it was nearly four decades ago.
Have you ever seen the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in action? Then you know what this BAMF can do! -
The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron use a cool piece of tech called a 'dropsonde' to help forecast hurricanes and other tropical storms.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory co-hosted Lab Hack, its first ever Air Force "Hackathon" at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. For More Info:Hackathonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9qSdFRfHohttp://1.usa.gov/1tF5Sin
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The Air Force is energizing domestic research and development with a $2M prize for a light-weight, fuel-efficient, small turbine engine. This innovative acquisition approach will advance the technologies needed to support the world's best Air Force.
Air Force Prize
https://airforceprize.com/
Air Force Research Laboratory
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/
AF.mil Article: $2M Air Force Prize for development of a small, efficient turboshaft engine
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The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is a strategic weapon system that uses a ballistic missile that can hit targets over 6,000 miles away.For more information: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104466/lgm-30g-minuteman-iii.aspxhttp://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=540
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A look at the B-1B Lancer, the backbone of the United States' Air Force. Tech Links:http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104500/b-1b-lancer.aspxhttp://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/support/maintenance/b1-lancer/index.page
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The Atlas V, Delta IV, and Falcon 9 are three rockets used by the Air Force to launch national security payloads into space.
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During the heat of aerial combat losing track of the ground is a bad thing. The latest in Air Force Tech can prevent the catastrophic from happening.
Related Links/background:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/Features/Auto-GCAS_Installed_in_USAF_F-16s.html
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AC-130s gunships have combat history dating back to the Vietnam War; these gunships provide overwatch, close air support and air interdiction.Fact Sheet:http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104486/ac-130hu.aspx
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