Military Aircraft of 2004
Fighter
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (Operational Delivery)
The first operational F-22s are delivered to the 27th Fighter Squadron.
Fighter
Mikoyan MiG-29M2
The twin-seat multi-role evolution of the MiG-29.
Helicopter
Bell AH-1Z Viper (Flight Testing)
The "Zulu" Cobra enters its most intense phase of combat testing.
Other
Northrop Grumman X-47A Pegasus
The flight test demonstrator for future carrier-based stealth drones.
Other
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle (Production Start)
South Korea's first indigenous supersonic aircraft begins production.