The first USAF C-130H test aircraft flying with Rolls-Royce enhanced engine has started flying at Edwards Air Force Base.
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Northrop Grumman, AgustaWestland to jointly bid for Marine One contract
Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland announced that they have signed a comprehensive teaming agreement to respond to anticipated requests for both the new U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter and the U.S. Navy’s recently announced program to develop a new “Marine One” presidential helicopter. A U.S.-built helicopter based on the AW101 platform will be offered by Northrop Grumman to meet these requirements.
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USS Enterprise to inactivate Dec. 1
After 51 years of distinguished service, the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) will inactivate on Dec. 1, 2012, in a ceremony to be held at Norfolk Naval Station, in Norfolk.
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Photo: PLANAF J-10AH test fires PL-12
First live firing practice by PLANAF J-10AH from East Sea fleet.
Modifications from J-11 to J-16
Here are the main changes the Chinese did to the J-11 to make it into a strike variant J-16 plus the difference with the Su-30MKK.
Su-30MKK
J-16