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A Closer Look: The USAF F-117 Nighthawk's Impact During The Persian Gulf War

A Closer Look: The USAF F-117 Nighthawk's Impact During The Persian Gulf War

The aircraft played a key role in the conflict.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
US Air Force Releases 1st Video Of B-21 Bomber In Flight

US Air Force Releases 1st Video Of B-21 Bomber In Flight

The Air Force has shown one of its three B-21 bombers in test flights in California for the first time.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force Announces 2nd & 3rd B-21 Raider Bases

US Air Force Announces 2nd & 3rd B-21 Raider Bases

The Air Force has now announced the three air force bases that will accommodate the new B-21 Raider.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Unique Camouflage Strategies Used On US Military Aircraft

5 Unique Camouflage Strategies Used On US Military Aircraft

The US has many ways to help its aircraft blend in and remain undetected for as long as possible.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
This Is Not The Secret Chinese Stealth Bomber You're Looking For

This Is Not The Secret Chinese Stealth Bomber You're Looking For

A mysterious new Chinese flying wing found on satellite imagery is likely a new UAV design and not the much-anticipated ...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Why Are Some Military Aircraft Painted In Camouflage While Others Are Not?

Why Are Some Military Aircraft Painted In Camouflage While Others Are Not?

To paraphrase Shakespeare's Hamlet, "To camouflage or not to camouflage?" Simple Flying explores the pros and cons of mi...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Stealth Vs Electronic Warfare: Which Tech Matters Most For Modern Military Planes?

Stealth Vs Electronic Warfare: Which Tech Matters Most For Modern Military Planes?

Stealth and electronic warfare (EW) are not mutually exclusive. But which one truly gives the edge to modern warbirds?

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
How Does Stealth Technology Work?

How Does Stealth Technology Work?

The United States has long excelled in stealth technology with excellent aircraft like the F-117, B-2, F-22, F-35, and B...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Why The US Continues To Dissect Plans For NGAD Platform

Why The US Continues To Dissect Plans For NGAD Platform

The US Air Force at Secretary Frank Kendall's direction is ensuring that NGAD's components meet the US Air Force's needs...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How Stealthy Is The F-117 Nighthawk?

How Stealthy Is The F-117 Nighthawk?

A look at how stealthy the F-117A Nighthawk truly is.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Things You Might Not Know About China's Xi'an H-20 Stealth Bomber

5 Things You Might Not Know About China's Xi'an H-20 Stealth Bomber

Several details about the homegrown aircraft remain unknown.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
25 Years Ago Today: The US Air Force Accidentally Bombs the Chinese Embassy In Belgrade

25 Years Ago Today: The US Air Force Accidentally Bombs the Chinese Embassy In Belgrade

This day in history in 1999, the U.S. Air Force accidentally bombed the Chinese Embassy in Serbia. Some still suspect it...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Xi'an H-20 Vs B-21: Which New Bomber Is Stealthier?

Xi'an H-20 Vs B-21: Which New Bomber Is Stealthier?

The Chinese are rumored to soon unveil their first stealth bomber while the American stealth bomber is entering producti...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
The B-21 Raider Is Now Under Budget By Almost $2bn: Will The Program Succeed?

The B-21 Raider Is Now Under Budget By Almost $2bn: Will The Program Succeed?

The B-21 Raider is entering low-rate production and appears to be developing on time and perhaps below budget.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Spirit Vigilance Exercise: 12 US B-2 Stealth Bombers Make Largest Ever Elephant Walk & Fly

Spirit Vigilance Exercise: 12 US B-2 Stealth Bombers Make Largest Ever Elephant Walk & Fly

The stealth bombers are a key part of US long-range strike capabilities.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
Inside Evergreen Aviation Museum's F-117A Nighthawk Restoration Project

Inside Evergreen Aviation Museum's F-117A Nighthawk Restoration Project

A look not just at an F-117A's story and restoration, but ongoing Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum educational efforts.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Fascinating Facts About The B-2 Spirit Bomber

5 Fascinating Facts About The B-2 Spirit Bomber

The B-2 Spirit Bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft ever built and enables the US Air Force to strike anywhere in t...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
USAF Will Certify ‘Retired’ Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks For KC-46 Refueling

USAF Will Certify ‘Retired’ Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks For KC-46 Refueling

The supposedly "retired" Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk will be certified for refueling by the US Air Force's new tanker, the ...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Almost Undetectable: What Gives The F-35 Fighter Jet Stealth?

Almost Undetectable: What Gives The F-35 Fighter Jet Stealth?

The F-35 offers many advanced features, including the latest in stealth.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
B-2 Spirit Vs B-21 Raider: What's Changed?

B-2 Spirit Vs B-21 Raider: What's Changed?

When it enters service, the B-21 will replace the USAF's B-2 Spirit bombers.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago