Random question that popped into my head

[Nathan60]

What is the oldest Frontline combat aircraft still in use by any country?

[Ack-Ack]

I think the B-52 would be a contender since it's been in service since 1955.

ack-ack

[Nathan60]

I was guessing Mig 15-17 they have to be in use somewhere.

[MK-84]

Maybe some light liaison aircraft?  Like the Cessna O-1? 

[Nathan60]

Do you guys want to break this down further between transport, fighters and bombers? I was thinking more of Bombers/Attack and fighters. Liason aircraft are cool aswell. I would suspect there are still some goons(or equivalent) still operational in  smaller countries.

[Fish42]

Mig-21s aircraft are still in service as a front line fighter. 1959 - now.
MDD F4s from verylate 1960 to now.
Northrop F-5 is a close. introduced in 1962. still in service with Yemeni Air Force.



Cessna A-37 Dragonfly light attack aircraft 1963-now

Yakovlev Yak-11 is still used as a trainer by the National Air Force of Angola. 1946 - now

Antonov An-2 is still in use as a light transport. production started 1947


I am sure there are some missing but thats what I could find atm.

[Rino]

     The C-130 been around for quite a while as well.  First flight of the prototype was in August 1954.

[Seanaldinho]

    The C-130 been around for quite a while as well.  First flight of the prototype was in August 1954.

The new J models are quite something compared to the earlier models though    Its good to see the Air Force continuing to take care of an upgrade the air frame.

[Ardy123]

Random answer that popped into my head...

Turbo Chicken!

[Guppy35]

I'm guessing there are C-47s still in use by some air force.  That bird goes back to 1935.

[Eric19]

I'm guessing there are C-47s still in use by some air force.  That bird goes back to 1935.

commerical pilots up in canada use them I know that for sure along with some skymasters and what not

[Nathan60]

Random answer that popped into my head...

Turbo Chicken!

The answer is 42


I saw on wiki some MiG-17's were in use but I couldt verify elsewhere I declined to throw that out there. Think it was with  Mali airforce or something.

[tuton25]

I think some south american contries still use the P-51....don't quote me though

[Karnak]

I think some south american contries still use the P-51....don't quote me though

Nope.  And I quoted you. 

[Volron]

Nope.  And I quoted you.