“Fat Albert” is the Blue Angels’ iconic support aircraft, a specially modified Lockheed C-130 Hercules®. Fat Albert is a crucial part of the Blue Angels' operation, transporting equipment, spares, and personnel between air shows. Built for rugged versatility, the C-130® is capable of operating from rough, unprepared airstrips. The C-130® is the longest continuously produced military aircraft, having achieved 70 years of production in 2024.
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a 4-engine turboprop military transport aircraft specifically designed to operate from rough, dirt strips. This capability allows the C-130 to transport troops and supplies to remote areas. The plane first entered service with the U.S. in 1956 and is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. The C-130 is the longest continuously produced military aircraft, having achieved 70 years of production in 2024.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon® is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon® is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics™, Lockheed Martin® and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
Was a long-range, Mach 3.5+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works® division. It was the first aircraft to be constructed mainly of titanium. At full velocity the airplane surface heats up to over 260°C+ (500 °F). A total of 3,551 missions were flown and not one Blackbird was lost due to enemy military retaliation. Note: Skunk Works is the nickname for Lockheed's Advanced Development Programs. Skunk Works engineers have developed highly advanced, military aircraft, often in secret, since World War II.
This Lockheed Vega 5B monoplane was purchased in 1932 by the famous aviator, Amelia Earhart, who called it her “Little Red Bus”. The plane was powered by a 450 hp engine with a cruise speed of 155 mph. Flying this plane in 1932, Amelia became the first woman to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, and to make a solo nonstop flight across the United States.
The Lockheed Martin F-22® Raptor® is a single-seat twin-engine fifth-generation super-maneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth, speed, agility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter in the world today.
The Lockheed® P-38 Lightning served the US Army in World War II. Recognizable by its distinctive twin boom/central nacelle design, the P-38 was nicknamed the ‘fork-tailed devil’ by axis pilots. Used both as a long-range fighter and fighter/bomber, the P-38 was instrumental in many important WWII missions.
The U-2 Dragon Lady® is a high-altitude surveillance aircraft, designed to fly at 70,000 feet and featuring a 103 foot wing span. The U-2® served the United States during the Cold War and at peak altitude, it could not be tracked by radar, nor shot down.
F-117 is a USAF twin engine stealth attack aircraft that was developed in Lockheed’s secretive Skunk Works division.
It was the first operational aircraft to be designed around stealth technology. The F-117 was well publicized for its role in the Persian Gulf War and remained active until 2008 when it was replaced by the F-22 Raptor
F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole fighters that are designed to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability.
SR-71® was a long-range, Mach 3.5+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works® division. It was the first aircraft to be constructed mainly of titanium. At full velocity the airplane surface heats up to over 260°C+ (500 °F). A total of 3,551 missions were flown and not one Blackbird was lost due to enemy military retaliation.
The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation super-maneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth, speed agility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter in the world today.