Military Aircraft of 1993
Fighter
Saab JAS 39A Gripen
The world's first operational "swing-role" 4th-gen fighter.
Fighter
Sukhoi Su-30MK (Prototype)
The multi-role "Commercial" evolution of the Su-27.
Cargo
McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III (Service)
The definitive strategic airlifter officially enters USAF service.
Reconnaissance
Beechcraft RC-12K Guardrail
The US Army's sophisticated signals intelligence (SIGINT) gatherer.
Other
Sukhoi Su-34 (Flight Test)
The side-by-side strike bomber reaches production-standard testing.