C-141A StarlifterLockheed C 141 Starlifter airplane model. In April of 1965, MAC began operating the StarLifter, featuring a spacious cabin that could accommodate up to 154 troops, 123 fully equipped paratroops, or 80 stretchers with seats for 16 walking casualties or attendants. During its missions in Vietnam, this aircraft demonstrated impressive capability. However, it became clear that inflight refueling was needed and the C 141As often exceeded their physical

capable of operationally lifting external loads up to 10

935 miles with maximum payload

the F-111 evolved in response to a joint services requirement in the 1960s for a long range interceptor (US Navy) and deep-strike interdictor (USAF)

With size and efficiency surpassing its predecessors

With an identification friend or foe subsystem

After 1956 USAF KC-97s were gradually replaced by KC-135 jet tankers

was delivered in early October of 1970

this two-seat

and rocket attacks

Deliveries of the Beechjet began in June 1986

a somewhat larger model with two new

200hp Jumo 211B's