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Why The F-22 Is Banned From Being Sold To Other Countries

Why The F-22 Is Banned From Being Sold To Other Countries

Export of the F-22 was banned before it entered service, putting more pressure on the program's early cancellation.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The Aircraft Replacing The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady

The Aircraft Replacing The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady

As the U-2 Dragon Lady's retirement nears, its roles are being taken over by various stealth drones, satellites, and oth...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
US Air Force 35th Fighter Wing In Japan Prepares For F-35s, Transfers F-16s To South Korea

US Air Force 35th Fighter Wing In Japan Prepares For F-35s, Transfers F-16s To South Korea

The USAF is upgrading its Pacific Air Forces.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
New Pylons Will Drastically Increase Capabilities For US Air Force B-1B Bombers

New Pylons Will Drastically Increase Capabilities For US Air Force B-1B Bombers

The mighty BONE is getting a big upgrade.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many F-16 Fighting Falcons Are Left?

How Many F-16 Fighting Falcons Are Left?

The F-16 is one of the most famous jets ever made: find out how many are still flying.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Air Force May Order More KC-46s, Scrap Stealth Tanker, According To Budget

US Air Force May Order More KC-46s, Scrap Stealth Tanker, According To Budget

The NGAS is out and the Pegasus is in.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Air Force Test Pilot School Integrates New Aircraft Into Curriculum

US Air Force Test Pilot School Integrates New Aircraft Into Curriculum

The USAF just got its hands on a unique new turboprop.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The 5 Most Remote Military Air Bases & Their Strategic Roles

The 5 Most Remote Military Air Bases & Their Strategic Roles

These are the most isolated military air bases in the world.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
Why The US Air Force Secretly Flew Soviet MiG Combat Jets During The Cold War

Why The US Air Force Secretly Flew Soviet MiG Combat Jets During The Cold War

The US clandestinely acquired and flew MiG-17s, MiG-21s, and MiG-23s for aggressor training in the Cold War.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Many A-10 Warthogs Are In Service With The US Air Force?

How Many A-10 Warthogs Are In Service With The US Air Force?

Here's how many Warthogs will continue to fly over the next several years, and why it's going away.

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
How Many F-22 Raptors Were Built?

How Many F-22 Raptors Were Built?

USAF's stealthiest fighter jet was notoriously expensive to produce.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
How Many A-10 Warthogs Were Built?

How Many A-10 Warthogs Were Built?

Despite multiple attempts to retire the aircraft, it remains in service more than 50 years after taking its first flight...

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
How Many A-10 Warthogs Are Left?

How Many A-10 Warthogs Are Left?

These aircraft still play a key role in the United States Air Force.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Top 5: These Are The Largest Air Force Bases By Area

Top 5: These Are The Largest Air Force Bases By Area

All five bases are operated by the United States Air Force.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
This Is The Largest Fighter Jet In The US Air Force

This Is The Largest Fighter Jet In The US Air Force

The F-15 Eagle holds this unique distinction.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
How Many P-38 Lightnings Were Built?

How Many P-38 Lightnings Were Built?

The P-38 was an icon of American air power in the Second World War, but just how many were produced?

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
More Bad News For Boeing: Pentagon Reportedly Cancels US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail Program

More Bad News For Boeing: Pentagon Reportedly Cancels US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail Program

This is a significant reversal for a platform once expected to become the cornerstone of next-generation airborne comman...

Prachi Patel 1 year ago
Boeing’s 747-8 Air Force One Program Will Now Be Lead By An Ex-Northrop Grumman Executive

Boeing’s 747-8 Air Force One Program Will Now Be Lead By An Ex-Northrop Grumman Executive

The next-gen Air Force One program is getting a new chief.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many P-51 Mustangs Were In Service With The US Air Force?

How Many P-51 Mustangs Were In Service With The US Air Force?

The Army Air Forces operated around 13,000 P-51s in WWII, while the Air Force operated over 1,000 in the Korean War.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Many F-35s Are In Service With The US Air Force?

How Many F-35s Are In Service With The US Air Force?

The US Air Force has over 400 and perhaps closer to 500 F-35s in inventory, while Lockheed has delivered over 1,000 F-35...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago