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Supercruise: How Fighter Jets Can Sustain Supersonic Flight Without Afterburners

Supercruise: How Fighter Jets Can Sustain Supersonic Flight Without Afterburners

Supercruise is one of the most exclusive features any aircraft can possess, with only a handful in history ever achievin...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The 14 US Allies Participating In The F-35 Lightning II Program

The 14 US Allies Participating In The F-35 Lightning II Program

Fourteen allied nations unite with the US with one purpose - the F-35 program, forging a renewed partnership.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Why Aviation Museums Are Critical To Preserving US Military History

Why Aviation Museums Are Critical To Preserving US Military History

Charged with the duty of preserving America’s prestigious legacy of aviation, the US is home to a number of world-class ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Collins Vs Martin-Baker: US Air Force Opens Competition For Next-Generation F-16 Ejection Seats

Collins Vs Martin-Baker: US Air Force Opens Competition For Next-Generation F-16 Ejection Seats

In a US Air Force bid to improve their pilot survivability systems, Collins and Martin-Baker go head to head to build th...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
5 Key Features Of The EC-37B: The USAF’s Next-Gen Tactical Jamming Jet

5 Key Features Of The EC-37B: The USAF’s Next-Gen Tactical Jamming Jet

The USAF has received its newest electronic warfare aircraft. Read further to learn about five of its key features.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
The Fate Of The Last USAF Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules

The Fate Of The Last USAF Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules

The retirement of the last C-130H Hercules marks the end of an era for a legendary aircraft that served decades on the f...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
5 Fascinating Facts On The B-21 Raider's Unique LRIP

5 Fascinating Facts On The B-21 Raider's Unique LRIP

The B-21LRIP has three competing issues: hope testing won't reveal needed energy changes, costs are hard to control, and...

Steve Miller 1 year ago
Innovate Or Perish: The 56th Air Refueling Squadron At Altus Air Force Base

Innovate Or Perish: The 56th Air Refueling Squadron At Altus Air Force Base

The KC-46A from the 56th Air Refueling Squadron was assigned the role of the plane's official flight demonstration team.

Steve Miller 1 year ago
6 Key Milestones As The US Space Force Marks 5th Anniversary

6 Key Milestones As The US Space Force Marks 5th Anniversary

America’s newest service branch is celebrating five years since their official establishment, here are a few of the majo...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Where Are The US Air Force's A-10 Warthogs Based?

Where Are The US Air Force's A-10 Warthogs Based?

A-10s are currently permanently stationed in around 11 airbases in the US and abroad, although this number is dropping.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
6 Reasons The C-17 Globemaster III Will Be Hard To Replace

6 Reasons The C-17 Globemaster III Will Be Hard To Replace

The C-17 is a mainstay of US strategic airlift capability and is set to continue to serve the Air Force for many years t...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
6 US Military Aircraft Programs To Follow In 2025

6 US Military Aircraft Programs To Follow In 2025

A look at 6 US military aircraft programs to follow in 2025 from NGAD & F/A-XX to F-15EX & the V-22. Also, the T-7A Red...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
What Is The Longest & Furthest A General Atomics RQ-9 Reaper Drone Can Remain Flying?

What Is The Longest & Furthest A General Atomics RQ-9 Reaper Drone Can Remain Flying?

Long-range Reaper drones have endurance from 20 hours to over 40 hours depending on variant and configuration.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What Is The Real Story About The Drones Flying Over US Military Bases?

What Is The Real Story About The Drones Flying Over US Military Bases?

More and more drones are flying over US military bases around the world, although they haven't posed a direct threat yet...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Many F-22 Raptors Are In Service With The US Air Force?

How Many F-22 Raptors Are In Service With The US Air Force?

The USAF has a large fleet of F-22 Raptors, but managing the fleet of the world’s best stealth fighters isn’t without ch...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What To Know About The US Air Force 97th Air Mobility Wing At Altus AFB

What To Know About The US Air Force 97th Air Mobility Wing At Altus AFB

The 97th Air Mobility Wing stationed at Altus AFB provides strategic support to all the US armed forces and strives to e...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How The US Air Force’s B-52 Fleet Maintains Global Strategic Presence

How The US Air Force’s B-52 Fleet Maintains Global Strategic Presence

After six decades of vigilance, the US’s mighty fleet of B-52 Stratofortress’ endure to provide deterrence and ensure gl...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Yowza: A Closer Look At Sikorsky's Raider X Future Vertical Lift Aircraft

Yowza: A Closer Look At Sikorsky's Raider X Future Vertical Lift Aircraft

Sikorsky's exciting and revolutionary prototype for the US Army's future attack and recon helo, the Raider X.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Does It Take To Become A General In The US Air Force?

What Does It Take To Become A General In The US Air Force?

Rising the ranks to General in the Air Force demands decades of service, leadership, and a relentless dedication to exce...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Do Advanced Fifth-Generation Fighters Make Close-Quarters Dogfights More Likely?

Do Advanced Fifth-Generation Fighters Make Close-Quarters Dogfights More Likely?

Within visual range, fighter jet engagements is possible because stealth makes it more difficult to detect until later.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago