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The secret alphabet code behind every US military aircraft

From the A-10 to the RC-135, every U.S. aircraft carries a mission code that’s supposed to explain exactly what it does. But ...
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Cracking The Code: How To Instantly Read US Military Plane Names (F-22, B-1, C-130 Explained!)

Have you ever wondered what the letters and numbers in US military aircraft names like F-22 or C-130 actually mean? The US Military uses a simple yet rigid designation system to identify every single ...