#United States Air Force
Is It True That The F-35's Maintenance Cost Is 45% Higher Than The F-16's?
The F-35’s '45% higher cost' claim is partly true, but it depends on how you compare data, and may stem from misinterpre...
From Tank Buster To Drone Hunter: Why The A-10 Warthog Is Proving Too Useful To Retire
The unkillable flying tank lives to fight another day.
Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 707 In 2026
Still serving seven decades later.
5 Aircraft With The Longest Service Lives
They weren’t meant to last this long, but smart design, constant upgrades, and essential roles have kept them flying for...
Why The US Air Force Is The World's Exclusive Operator Of The F-22 Raptor
How America locked down the world's best fighter.
This Might Be Boeing's Greatest Asset After Acquiring Rockwell
Boeing’s 1996 Rockwell buy gave it space, propulsion, and the B-1 Lancer heavy bomber, which was arguably the firm's gre...
Calling 'Vader 01': The Boeing 747-8 Destined To Be Air Force One Begins Test Flights
Have you been tracking the exclusive quadjet?
Boeing F-47: Everything We Know So Far
There's been a lot of mystique around the F-47.
6 Military Aircraft With The Largest Payload Capacity
Only three of the world's biggest cargo military aircraft by payload capacity are in production today, with the largest ...
The 5 Largest Combat Jet Fleets In The US Air Force
Explore the stark contrasts emerging between aging designs and ambitious new programs.
Here's Why The US Air Force Chose The F-35A Over The F-22 For Export Partners
Congress simply was not willing to send the F-22's secrets abroad.
How The Boeing 767 Made A Military Comeback As The US Air Force's Primary Tanker
Discover the Boeing 767's transformation into the KC-46A Pegasus.
'Oldest, Smallest, Least Ready': The Crisis Facing America’s Fighter Fleet
The United States Air Force has a big problem on its hands.
How The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Fuselage Withstands Extreme Thermal Stress
The technology behind the fastest warbird of all time.
How The F-22 Raptor's Cockpit Layout Supports Stealth Mission Awareness
Inside the world's most lethal fighter jet.
How The F-22 Raptor Stacks Up Against The Su-57 Felon In 2026
A closer look at two of the most advanced stealth fighters in service today.
America’s 5 Fastest Fighter Jets Of All Time
A closer look at the nation's speed kings.
How This 70-Year-Old Bomber Gave The US Air Force A Tactical Advantage Over Iran
The B-52 is a Cold War relic, but over Iran, it just proved why the USAF is keeping it around.
How Much Does An F-22 Raptor Cost Per Flight Hour In 2026?
Despite its high operating cost, the F-22 remains one of the most capable air superiority fighters ever built.
Why Did It Take So Long For The World's Largest Military Cargo Aircraft To Get A Glass Cockpit
Why the C-5 Galaxy lacked a glass cockpit for decades—exploring military priorities, design history, and its eventual di...