#United States Air Force
Why Doesn't The World's Most Produced Fighter Jet Have A Thrust Vectoring Nozzle?
How the Viper side-stepped thrust-vectoring.
How The C-17 Globemaster's Radar Warning System Protects Crews During Combat Zone Approaches
The AN/ALR-69A radar warning receiver is the C-17's 'ears' in a spectrum filled with invisible emissions, detecting, and...
From 76 F-22 Raptors To 200 Next-Gen Fighters: How Much Larger America's Air Superiority Fleet Could Get
A closer look at the future of air power in the US Armed Forces.
The 7 Largest US Air Force Bases By Population
The largest US Air Force bases can host over 10,000 active duty personnel, rising much more when reserves, contractors, ...
How Many B-36 Peacemakers Are Left?
The B-36 Peacemaker lived up to its name, never dropping a bomb in malice, but how many remain today?
The 5 Largest US Military Airfields By Runway Length
From Edwards to Vandenberg, these are the 5 longest US military runways—and the operational demands that make extreme le...
Why The US Air Force Flew B-52s At 70 Degrees Of Bank While Connected To A Tanker
A viral video captured the US Air Force performing a seemingly impossible maneuver with a B-52 bomber.
Why Replacing Air Force One Has Become A Billion-Dollar Headache
The debacle of replacing America's most iconic 747.
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The A-10 Warthog?
Discover why despite years of retirement pressure, the A-10 Warthog remains in service.
New Doomsday: Ex-Passenger Boeing 747-8 Continues Test Flights Ahead Of Air Force Delivery
Once a passenger jet, the mysterious plane has been spotted taking to the skies above Dayton, Ohio.
The SR-71 Blackbird's Final Flight Set 4 Speed Records In Just 64 Minutes
The final day that the legendary jet streaked through America's skies.
Why A US Air Force C-130 Hercules Was Parked At A Civilian Airport In Ireland
How a USAF airlifter came to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Tense Flights: Air Force One During America's Biggest Crises
When Air Force One was needed most.
5 Fighter Jets With The Best Speed-To-Altitude Performance
A closer look at some of the world's most agile and powerful jets in the sky.
The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Bombers
The world's biggest fleet of 'big wing' warbirds.
How The Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog's Unique Design Ensures Pilot Survivability
The aircraft has numerous features that are purpose-built for pilot safety and durability in contested airspace.
Top 5: These Are The Largest US Air Force Bases By Runway Length
At the top of the list, a 15,024-foot runway pushes the boundaries of what's possible
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The KC-135 Stratotanker?
Despite its age, the Stratotanker remains the backbone of the US Air Force's aerial refueling fleet.
Air Force One Can Refuel In Mid-Air, But Here's Why It Rarely Does
This unique feature is reserved for only the most demanding missions.
The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Fighter Jets
This guide ranks the world's largest fighter forces in 2026