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mrguyorama
1002 days ago
Holy cow, 60 years is the
design
life of the F35?! We will somehow still be operating these things in 2150!
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Invictus0
1001 days ago
F16's 50th anniversary is next year. They're still being flown by many countries around the world, including the US, and will soon be fighting in Ukraine.
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dghlsakjg
1001 days ago
I believe the U-6A Beaver is the oldest design still operated by the US military.
Initial design was 1947, still being used as tow planes for gliders in the Navy.
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dralley
1001 days ago
That feels a bit like cheating. B-52 is nearly as old and is legitimately widely used.
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abenga
1001 days ago
The B-52 is getting new engines and going for a full century of active service.
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