#United States Air Force
How The F-22 Raptor Achieves Its Remarkable Mach 2 Top Speed
The F-22 Raptor combines stealth, speed, and agility with cutting-edge engines to achieve supercruise and Mach 2!
Key Milestones In The US Air Force T-7A Red Hawk Program
The US Air Force is developing its next training aircraft the T-7A Redhawk.
How The Wright Brothers Delayed The Development Of The US Air Force
Partly due to Wright's legal obstructions, the US lagged behind European air forces in WWI and had to fly British and Fr...
What Makes The F-22 Raptor The US Air Force's Most Maneuverable Fighter Jet?
The F-22 is America's top fighter aircraft with unsurpassed maneuverability. Read on to find how what makes this aircraf...
What To Know About The US Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing At Hurlburt Field
The 1st SOW has seen numerous combat deployments and is one of the most agile units in the US Air Force.
5 Civil Aircraft That Serve (Or Could Serve) The US Military
The US Air Force often finds military applications for civilian aircraft, from business jets to interplanetary spaceship...
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force's Delayed B-52J Program
The B-52J program promises advanced engines, electronics, and weaponry, transforming the iconic bomber for modern combat...
5 Times The F-35 5th-Generation Fighter Has Been Used In Combat
Israel, the US Marines, and the US Air Force are known to have used the F-35 in combat (the British could have as well).
NGAS Update: Lockheed Martin, Boeing & Others Share Details On The Future Of Aerial Refueling
An initial look at the USAF's Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) project.
Explained: The US Air Force Retirement Pay Chart
The Air Force retirement pay system rewards service length and rank, offering stable post-service income. Pay varies by ...
Why Are So Many US MQ-9 Reaper Drones Being Shot Down Over Yemen?
Perhaps well over a dozen advanced US drones have been shot down or otherwise lost over Yemen, underscoring their vulner...
Northrop F-20 Tigershark: The Best US Fighter Jet Never Built
The program was eventually canceled.
Air Picket To Zoomie: A Guide Military Code Words & Phrases Used In The Air Force
Like all industries, the United States Air Force (USAF) has terms and slang that only they understand what they mean.
5 Fast Facts On Auto GCAS: Lifesaving Tech On US Air Force F-16 & F-35 Fighter Jets
Piloting a fighter jet is intense. If a pilots loses consciousness Auto GCAS keeps pilots safe until they are ready to c...
5 Key Challenges Facing US Gen 6 Fighter Development
The 6th Gen fighter faces challenges in budget constraints, tech integration, supply chains, stealth upgrades, and shift...
What Is The F-22 Raptor's Top Speed?
The aircraft has impressive capabilities.
Operation BOLO: The Ingenious Strategy Of US Ace Robin Olds In Vietnam
Olds made a reputation for himself as a battle tactician.
Pin-Ups, Sharks & Cartoons: A Quick History Of US Military Aircraft Nose Art
Beginning as a morale-boosting outlet for troops, evolving into a beloved tradition that captured personal and squadron ...
What Caused The B-1 Bomber Crash At Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Human error happened to be the primary cause of the crash.
KC-46 Prospects: New Jersey Air National Guard Wings Strengthen ACE Capabilities Following Operation Pegasus Dawn
Looking at Agile Combat Employment (ACE) from a frontline squadron perspective.