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The 5 Largest US Military Airfields By Runway Length

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...

Victoria Agronsky 5 months ago
Why Replacing Air Force One Has Become A Billion-Dollar Headache

Why Replacing Air Force One Has Become A Billion-Dollar Headache

The debacle of replacing America's most iconic 747.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The A-10 Warthog?

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.

Antonio Di Trapani 5 months ago
New Doomsday: Ex-Passenger Boeing 747-8 Continues Test Flights Ahead Of Air Force Delivery

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.

Aaron Bailey 5 months ago
Why A US Air Force C-130 Hercules Was Parked At A Civilian Airport In Ireland

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.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
Tense Flights: Air Force One During America's Biggest Crises

Tense Flights: Air Force One During America's Biggest Crises

When Air Force One was needed most.

Daniel S Osipov 5 months ago
5 Fighter Jets With The Best Speed-To-Altitude Performance

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.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
How The Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog's Unique Design Ensures Pilot Survivability

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.

Christian P. Martin 5 months ago
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The KC-135 Stratotanker?

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.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
Air Force One Can Refuel In Mid-Air, But Here's Why It Rarely Does

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.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago