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General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: rangerrebew on June 03, 2018, 10:56:57 am
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How 1 Very Old Plane Can Still Kill Russia and China's Best Submarines
It is, without a doubt, one of most versatile aircraft in the U.S. military
Edward Chang [2]
As of 2018, there are currently several aircraft in the United States military had have served for fifty years or more. The tried-and-true nature of these planes, along with technological upgrades, have allowed these old systems to continue serving effectively into the second decade of the 21st century.
One of these aircraft is the Lockheed P-3 Orion, in service with the U.S. Navy. Initially designed as a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, it has since evolved into a multi-mission platform that has proven its worth in areas outside the core competency it was originally designed for. It is, without a doubt, one of the most versatile aircraft in the U.S. military.
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