Affectionately nicknamed “The Warthog,” the A-10 Thunderbolt II was deve…
Manned Aircraft
Manned Aircraft
Defining Possible with innovative, proven manned air systems.
Since our inception, Northrop Grumman has been a pioneer in the development of manned aircraft. From fighter jets and stealth bombers to surveillance and electronic warfare, we’ve been providing manned solutions to customers worldwide since the 1930s.
Defining Possible in the Air
As a leading provider of proven manned air systems, we build some of the world’s most advanced aircraft, from the innovative B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to the game-changing E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
Manned Aircraft


Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS)
The mission of ALMDS is to detect, classify and localize floating and ne…

B-2 Stealth Bomber
The U.S. Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber is a key component of the nation…



E-2C Hawkeye 2000
The all-weather E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning and battle management…

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is a game changer in how the Navy will conduct…

E-8C Joint STARS
E-8C Joint STARS The Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Att…

F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 Lightning II is a stealthy, supersonic, multirole fighter desig…

F-5 Tiger Fighter Jet
The F-5 is an agile, highly maneuverable, reliable supersonic fighter, c…

F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet – the U.S. Navy’s most advanced frontline carrie…

