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Aircraft at the Airpark

The seventeen aircraft on display were acquired at minimal cost to the City with the cooperation of the Air Force, the Navy, the aerospace companies and local businesses. The Airpark will develop over a 15-year period with displays of at least 40 different aircraft.

Current Aircraft at the Airpark

B-2 Spirit (1:8 scale model)
Built by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The Spirit of Air Force Plant 42 is a 1:8 scale model of the B-2 created especially for the Airpark. Donated by Northrop Grumman.
F-86 Sabre
Built by North American Aviation. Donated by BAE Systems.
C-140 Jetstar
Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. On loan from NASA.
A-4 Skyhawk
Built by Douglas Aircraft Corporation. On loan from United States Navy.
T-33 TBird
Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Bought from Lyle Strader of Shafter Airport, Bakersfield, CA.
T-38 Talon
Built by Northrop Aircraft Corporation. On loan from United States Air Force.
A-7 Corsair II
Built by Ling-Temco-Vought Aerospace Corporation. On loan from United States Navy.
F-4 Phantom II
Built by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. On loan from United States Air Force.
F-100 Super Sabre
Built by North American Aviation. On loan from United States Air Force.
F-104 Starfighter
Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. On loan from United States Air Force.
F-105 Thunderchief
Built by Republic Aircraft Corporation. On loan from United States Air Force.
F-5 Tiger
Built by Northrop Aircraft Corporation. On loan from United States Navy.
F-101 Voodoo
Built by McDonnell Aircraft. Acquired by the City of Palmdale.
Triumph
Designed by Burt Rutan. Donated by Scaled Composites, Mojave, CA.
F-14 Tomcat (1 of 2)
Built by Grumman Aircraft. On loan from United States Navy.
F-14 Tomcat (2 of 2)
Built by Grumman Aircraft. On loan from United States Air Force.
AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile

Volunteers are currently working to restore a C-46 Commando and a T-33 Shooting Star for display. The City has also acquired a B-52 Stratofortress and an L-1011 TriStar, both of which are being readied for transportation to the Airpark.

Other aircraft desired for display at the Airpark include the F-117 Nighthawk, F-102 Delta Dagger, B-2 Spirit (full scale), Boeing 767, F-22 Raptor,F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and X-31 Enhanced Fighter.

Airpark Rendering

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