Military Aircraft of 1971
Fighter
Yakovlev Yak-38 (Forger)
The Soviet Union's answer to the Harrier.
Helicopter
Westland Lynx
The world's fastest and most agile naval helicopter.
Cargo
Lockheed HC-130N/P Combat King
The specialized search and rescue (SAR) Hercules.
Cargo
Boeing YC-14
The revolutionary short-takeoff transport prototype.
Other
Fairchild Republic YA-10A
The prototype for the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II.
Other
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
The definitive carrier-based electronic warfare platform.