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Is It True That The F-35's Maintenance Cost Is 45% Higher Than The F-16's?

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...

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
From Tank Buster To Drone Hunter: Why The A-10 Warthog Is Proving Too Useful To Retire

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.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 707 In 2026

Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 707 In 2026

Still serving seven decades later.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
5 Aircraft With The Longest Service Lives

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...

Josh Eyre 3 months ago
Why The US Air Force Is The World's Exclusive Operator Of The F-22 Raptor

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.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
This Might Be Boeing's Greatest Asset After Acquiring Rockwell

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...

Victoria Agronsky 3 months ago
Calling 'Vader 01': The Boeing 747-8 Destined To Be Air Force One Begins Test Flights

Calling 'Vader 01': The Boeing 747-8 Destined To Be Air Force One Begins Test Flights

Have you been tracking the exclusive quadjet?

Jake Hardiman 3 months ago
Boeing F-47: Everything We Know So Far

Boeing F-47: Everything We Know So Far

There's been a lot of mystique around the F-47.

Aaron Spray 3 months ago
6 Military Aircraft With The Largest Payload Capacity

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 ...

Aaron Spray 3 months ago
The 5 Largest Combat Jet Fleets In The US Air Force

The 5 Largest Combat Jet Fleets In The US Air Force

Explore the stark contrasts emerging between aging designs and ambitious new programs.

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
Here's Why The US Air Force Chose The F-35A Over The F-22 For Export Partners

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.

Alexander Mitchell 3 months ago
How The Boeing 767 Made A Military Comeback As The US Air Force's Primary Tanker

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.

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
'Oldest, Smallest, Least Ready': The Crisis Facing America’s Fighter Fleet

'Oldest, Smallest, Least Ready': The Crisis Facing America’s Fighter Fleet

The United States Air Force has a big problem on its hands.

Alexander Mitchell 3 months ago
How The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Fuselage Withstands Extreme Thermal Stress

How The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Fuselage Withstands Extreme Thermal Stress

The technology behind the fastest warbird of all time.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
How The F-22 Raptor's Cockpit Layout Supports Stealth Mission Awareness

How The F-22 Raptor's Cockpit Layout Supports Stealth Mission Awareness

Inside the world's most lethal fighter jet.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
How The F-22 Raptor Stacks Up Against The Su-57 Felon In 2026

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.

Luke Bodell 3 months ago
America’s 5 Fastest Fighter Jets Of All Time

America’s 5 Fastest Fighter Jets Of All Time

A closer look at the nation's speed kings.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
How This 70-Year-Old Bomber Gave The US Air Force A Tactical Advantage Over Iran

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.

Christian P. Martin 3 months ago
How Much Does An F-22 Raptor Cost Per Flight Hour In 2026?

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.

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
Why Did It Take So Long For The World's Largest Military Cargo Aircraft To Get A Glass Cockpit

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...

Victoria Agronsky 3 months ago