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Holy cow, 60 years is the design life of the F35?! We will somehow still be operating these things in 2150!

• Invictus0 3y ago
  F16's 50th anniversary is next year. They're still being flown by many countries around the world, including the US, and will soon be fighting in Ukraine.
  • dghlsakjg 3y ago
    I believe the U-6A Beaver is the oldest design still operated by the US military. Initial design was 1947, still being used as tow planes for gliders in the Navy.
    • dralley 3y ago
      That feels a bit like cheating. B-52 is nearly as old and is legitimately widely used.
      • abenga 3y ago
        The B-52 is getting new engines and going for a full century of active service.