#United States Air Force
USAF Thunderbirds' Chicago Sonic Boom Shatters Windows & Sparks Debate
The incident was caught on video by various onlookers, with many taken aback by the unexpected bang.
National Air & Space Museum Welcomes Legendary US Air Force F-15C Eagle
Udvar-Hazy Center is getting its first F-15!
80 Years On: What Happened To The Boeing B-29 Superfortress That Dropped Little Boy?
Revisit the Enola Gay and its fateful mission, eight decades later.
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?
A total of 131 C-5 Galaxies were built, while Boeing's losing design went on to be the 747 and accumulated over 1,500 sa...
Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Antonov An-124?
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is larger than the Super Galaxy, although there are areas where the Super Galaxy has the edge ...
Passenger Accidentally Ejects From F-15 While On The Ground In Massachusetts
Here's how and why an ejection seat launched while the aircraft was on the ground, taxiing.
How Many Bombers Does The United States Produce Annually?
The US Air Force arguably has the most advanced bombers in the world.
How Many Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Are Left?
Fewer than 30 Lockheed U-2 Dragon Ladies remain in service with the USAF and NASA, with that number set to fall further ...
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxies Are Left?
52 Lockheed C-5s remain flying today, with most of the original 81 C-52Bs scrapped, in storage, or written off.
Military Vs. Commercial Jet Engines: What’s The Difference?
Military engines often overlap with commercial engines, although they need to fill a much broader range of capabilities ...
The Top American Aircraft Manufacturers Of World War II
Discover America's powerhouses that built the air power to win WWII.
Wichita Spirit AeroSystems Workers Remain Unconcerned Despite Boeing Defense Strike In St. Louis
Picket lines form at Boeing plants, but Spirit workers are looking on the bright side.
AI Has Named The 10 Best Military Aircraft In History - No C-130 Hercules Or P-51 Mustang
Check out the list of best warbirds ever made, according to ChatGPT.
The Highest Military Bases & Their Strategic Roles
Some military airports need to be located high in the mountains to enable countries to protect their borders, while othe...
P-51 Mustang: The Fighter That Changed WWII
What was so special about the P-51 that turned the tide?
How Many Military Jets Does The United States Produce Annually?
The United States produced around 150 fighter jets in 2024 and is expected to produce up to 250 in 2025, as well as othe...
How Many B‑17 Flying Fortresses Were Built?
With over 12,000 Boeing B-17s produced, the Flying Fortress is the most produced Boeing bomber and the second most produ...
OA-1K Skyraider II Becomes US Air Force's First Tailwheel Aircraft In 50+ Years
USAF Spec War is all in on the new taildragger.
How Many P‑47 Thunderbolts Were Built?
Over 15,000 P-47 Thunderbolts were produced during WWII, with a third being lost and their class combat in Central Ameri...
US Air Force C-130J Undergoes First Of Its Kind Wing Replacement, Flies Again After 5 Years
How did this C-130J receive a full wing replacement, and why was it necessary?