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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!


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.


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.


That feels a bit like cheating. B-52 is nearly as old and is legitimately widely used.


The B-52 is getting new engines and going for a full century of active service.




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