F-35B Lightning - Royal Air Force
In British service the aircraft is known only as F-35B Lightning, losing its ‘II’ (it is actually the RAF’s third Lightning, after the Lockheed P-38 and English Electric Lightning). The first frontline Lightning unit, 617 Sqn ‘Dambusters’ arrived at RAF Marham with an …
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For over a hundred years the Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Britain and projected Britain’s power and influence around the world. We work with our UK and international partners to watch the skies, respond to threats, prevent conflict, …
Aircraft - Royal Air Force
Wedgetail AEW Mk1. ISTAR, Future. Profiles of all the RAF's active aircraft - role, capability, specifications, recognition, history, current squadrons and stations.
Typhoon FGR4 - Royal Air Force
ROLE. The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed for the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict. Initially deployed in the air-to-air role as the Typhoon F.Mk 2, the aircraft now has a potent, precision multi-role ...
Team Tempest - Royal Air Force
Feb 27, 2024 · Team Tempest is made up of a group of industry partners: BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Leonardo and MBDA. These partners are working with the Ministry of Defence to develop the technologies needed for the next generation of combat air. Team Tempest is working in support of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to deliver a fighter jet for 2035.
Globemaster (C-17) - Royal Air Force
Maximum take-off weight: 585,000lb (265,350kg) Cruising speed at 28,000ft: 450kt (833km/h) Range with 100,000lb (45,360kg) payload: more than 4,500nm (8,334km) Service ceiling: 45,000ft. Maximum payload (2.5g load factor): 169,000lb (76,655kg) The C-17 Globemaster III is a longrange, heavy-lift strategic transport aircraft that can operate ...
Our history - Royal Air Force
Our history. The Royal Air Force formed on 1 April 1918, during World War I. Initially created by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, its early years were marked by pivotal moments like the Battle of Britain. Post-war, the RAF underwent significant technological advancements and operational transformations.
RAF Basic Recruit Training course | Royal Air Force
May 6, 2022 · RAF Halton provides behind the scenes action on what the 10-week Basic Recruit Training course looks like. All the videos are available to watch on YouTube, sharing an insight as to what happens on each week of the course, from arrival to graduation. Week 1 sees Recruits arrive to where they will be living and training over the next 10 weeks.
RAF Ranks - Royal Air Force
Here is the rank structure for commissioned ranks of the Royal Air Force. Ranks are shown in ascending order. In many cases, the Royal Air Force rank will be the junior of the three Services, the Royal Navy having seniority over both the Army and RAF. Rank insignia for commissioned ranks is worn on the lower arm of dress uniform.
Team Tempest - Royal Air Force
Model-based systems engineering throughout the design, production and in-service life-cycle. Flexible operational and through-life support approaches. Allows Tempest to engage with a range of non-kinetic effectors such as directed energy weapons and EW (Electronic Warfare) jamming. These are highly integrated with Tempest’s sensors.