Military Aircraft of 2003
Fighter
Chengdu / PAC JF-17 Thunder (First Flight)
The first flight of the affordable, modern multirole fighter.
Fighter
Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon (Service Entry)
The Typhoon officially enters operational service.
Fighter
Lockheed Martin F-117A Nighthawk (EGBU-27 Combat)
The Stealth Fighter introduces GPS-enhanced precision in Baghdad.
Other
Panavia Tornado GR4 (Combat Debut)
The Tornado launches the Storm Shadow cruise missile for the first time.
Other
Boeing 737 AEW&C (Wedgetail - First Flight)
The first flight of the next-generation "flying radar" station.