Military Aircraft of 1999
Fighter
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (Service)
The Super Hornet officially reaches Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
Fighter
Sukhoi Su-30MKI (Service Preparation)
The world's first production fighter with 2D thrust vectoring and canards.
Bomber
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (Combat Debut)
The stealth bomber proves its strategic value in Operation Allied Force.
Helicopter
Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk
The Navy's new multi-mission helicopter makes its first flight.
Other
General Atomics MQ-1 Predator (Balkans Deployment)
The Predator drone moves from experiment to essential wartime asset.