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The Challenger CL-604 is a smaller VIP transport aircraft operated by the Air Force for carrying VIP’s, government officials and senior ranking members of the Defence Force. It features an advanced avionics suite, increased weight capacity and a greater fuel load than its predecessors.

 Blackhawk S70A-9 The Black Hawk S70A-9 derived from the US Army’s principal battlefield mobility helicopter, the UH60 Black Hawk.Made by Sikorsky, the company founded by Igor Sikorsky, inventor of the world’s first helicopter, Australia procured the Blackhawk to provide the Army with a high level of battlefield mobility. The Black Hawk is faster and more manoeuvrable … Continued

Australia joined the international Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 and is expected to acquire around 100 aircraft to replace its Hornets and F-111s from 2012. The JSF, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, is being developed as a fifth-generation, stealthy, multi-role fighter for the US and UK armed forces and allies.  Joining the international … Continued

 The recently arrived Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet will give Australia an upgraded air combat capability for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions until the full introduction into service of the F35 Lightning II Joint Strike Figher (JSF). Twenty-four Super Hornets have recently replaced the F111’s at Nos 1 and 6 Squadrons at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. The … Continued

 The ‘Wedgetail’ B737 provides the RAAF with unprecedented airborne radar integration. It has drastically improved the capability and effectiveness of all other RAAF flying assets, particularly when flying into potentially hostile areas. Six Boeing 737 New Generation aircraft have been modified to accommodate sophisticated mission systems and radars that will increase Australia’s surveillance and air combat capability, … Continued

 The Hawk is a tandem two seat aircraft, primarily used for initial cost effective fighter training to prepare aircrew for operational conversion to the F/A-18 Hornet fighter or F-18 F Super Hornet strike aircraft. Operated by No.76 Squadron located at RAAF Williamtown, New South Wales and No.79 Squadron located at RAAF Pearce, Western Australia, under … Continued