Military Aircraft of 1980
Fighter
Panavia Tornado F2
The long-range interceptor variant of the Tornado.
Fighter
British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1 (Deployment)
The Sea Harrier reaches full operational capability.
Helicopter
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk (Testing)
The navalized Black Hawk designed for the high seas.
Other
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
The massive triple-engine tanker that doubled the USAF's reach.
Other
Sukhoi Su-24M (Fencer-D)
The upgraded "Fencer" with precision strike capability.