While the US has continued to innovate when it comes to
their aviation based weapons systems, they have established a history of
creating some of the world’s most effective defense based aircraft. Several of
her allies have incorporated these weapon systems into their armed forces, and
there is always a need for legitimate parts for repairs and modifications. Here
are some of the platforms that New Century Components can supply parts for.
F4 Phantom II
The F4 Phantom II is a jet fighter that first was introduced
in 1960, just a few years before the US would enter into the Vietnam conflict.
The US Navy was the recipient of the first crafts, and then after its
effectiveness was demonstrated the US Marine Corps and Air Force also began to
order their own. At one point this one was one of the most popular weapon
system platforms, and for good reason – this tandem (two seat) twin engine
aircraft could fly in all weather, and was easily modifiable for use as an
interceptor or as a fighter/bomber. Incredibly quick and nimble for its size,
the F4 could easily push Mach 2.2 even with a payload of over 18,000lbs of
weapons.
Seeing much combat in the Vietnam War, the F4 distinguished
itself the world over as one of the most effective fighting platforms. She has
the distinction of being the last US jet fighter that was able to reach “Ace”
status (you must down 5 enemy aircraft in air to air combat to become an Ace),
and was a critical part of the military actions in theater. The F4 was so
effective and ahead of its time that it was still in use all the way through
the 1980s, only to be phased out in favor of the F-14s, F-15s, F-16s, and the
F/A-18. The F4 is still in use in US allied militaries all over the world, and
for good reason – its still and incredible effective and powerful weapon
platform.
F5 Tiger
The F5 Tiger was a supersonic jet designed and built by the
Northrup (now Northrup Grumman) in 1959 – and due entirely to its incredible
success as a weapons platform it is still in use in militaries around the world
today. The Tiger was originally conceived of and created to be a lightweight
trainer and fighter, but saw widespread use in US Cold War allies during the
70s and 80s. It was also used (and still is today) as an “Adversary Trainer” –
or a weapons platform that acts as the enemy in real life simulations and
trainings. Quick, light, and aggressive, the F5 Tiger is a formidable foe in
the air.
F16 Fighting Falcon
First introduced in 1978, the F16 Fighting Falcon was
originally designed and built at General Dynamics. The US was looking for a new, high tech, high
speed day fighter and GD was able to go above and beyond by developing a
fantastic fighter as well as an all weather aircraft. Even though the US ceased
ordering F16s for its Air Force, General Dynamics sold its aircraft division to
Lockheed, who continues to produce planes and parts for customers outside the
US.
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