The list of approved MDS designators for all aircraft and UAVs of direct interest to the Department of Defense begins on page 11. Aircraft are listed alphabetically by mission symbol,

Joint Regulation 4120.15E: Designating and Naming Military Aerospace Vehicles is the current system for designating all aircraft, helicopters, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, and other aerial vehicles in military use by the United States Armed Forces.

According to the rules, all aircraft operated by the U.S. military services (Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army) are to receive an official designation as defined in AFI 16-401. In practice, however, all services operate a few off-the-shelf aircraft under the manufacturers' designations.

5 天之前 · The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril). Representing the first in a new generation of uncrewed fighter aircraft, both will be crucial in securing air superiority for the Joint Force in future conflicts.

During this period, type designations used by the United States Army Air Service consisted of a two or three letter abbreviation of the aircraft's purpose. Examples include GA for Ground Attack aircraft, NO for Night Observation aircraft, and NBS for …

This is a list of military aircraft that are being developed for use by the United States military in the near future. For aircraft in-service see List of active United States military aircraft. Northrop Grumman B-21

2021年10月21日 · United States military aircraft are all given specific designations by the Department of Defense known as MDS designations (Mission Design Series) that identify their design and purpose.

2024年5月6日 · Explore the intricate journey of Military Aircraft Design Evolution, from early innovations to modern stealth technology and the rise of UAVs, shaping air warfare.

For three decades, U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Aeronautics aircraft design cadets have tackled real-world problems by designing, building and testing airplanes and rockets. About 75 cadets in the fall aircraft design course completed flight testing and final modifications to their aircraft in November.

2025年2月22日 · P&W and GE successfully passed the Detailed Design Review of their offerings for the U.S. Air Force’s next generation NGAP engine, expected to power the NGAD manned fighter. Pratt & Whitney and ...