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How Many Nuclear Bombs Has The US Air Force Lost?

How Many Nuclear Bombs Has The US Air Force Lost?

The US Air Force has lost two nuclear bombs, and the US Navy has lost one (that is known to the public).

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5: The Longest-Range Aircraft Of WWII

Top 5: The Longest-Range Aircraft Of WWII

Did you know that there was a WWII aircraft that could cover distances of up to 9,700 nautical miles?

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About The 'Flying Fortress' B-17 Bomber

Everything You Need To Know About The 'Flying Fortress' B-17 Bomber

The powerful heavy bomber can carry more than 17,000 lbs of armament

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Ukrainian Drones Fly 1,100 Miles To Strike Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 Bombers At Olenya Air Base

Ukrainian Drones Fly 1,100 Miles To Strike Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 Bombers At Olenya Air Base

Ukraine claims to have hit a Russian bomber in the longest-range drone strike in Russia of the war.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How & Why Are Military Transport Antonovs Converted To Makeshift Bombers?

How & Why Are Military Transport Antonovs Converted To Makeshift Bombers?

Anotonovs have often been converted into crude bombers, typically in lower-threat insurgent environments and often out o...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
NORAD Tracked 2 Chinese H-6 & 2 Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bombers Off Alaska

NORAD Tracked 2 Chinese H-6 & 2 Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bombers Off Alaska

The US and Canada scrambled fighter jets to intercept Chinese and Russian bombers flying off the coast of Alaska.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Strategic Deterrence Roles Of The US B-52 Stratofortress

5 Strategic Deterrence Roles Of The US B-52 Stratofortress

After 7 decades, the "BUFF: remains the premier warbird in the US strategic arsenal. We now examine its Top 5 strategic ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Top 5 Supersonic Bombers Of The Cold War

Top 5 Supersonic Bombers Of The Cold War

The US and USSR built several impressive supersonic bombers - some of which remain in service today.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Notable Axis Bomber Planes Of WWII

5 Notable Axis Bomber Planes Of WWII

The Axis powers produced a range of mostly light and medium bomber aircraft in World War Two.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Historic Combat Missions Of The F-4 Phantom II For The US Military

5 Historic Combat Missions Of The F-4 Phantom II For The US Military

It is the most-produced supersonic military aircraft in history.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Top 5 Bomber Aircraft Of WWII

Top 5 Bomber Aircraft Of WWII

Many strategic bombers also served other roles during WWII.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command

Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command

The Air Combat Command (ACC) is the post-Cold War successor to Tactical Air Command (TAC) and Strategic Air Command (SAC...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Exploring The B-1B Lancer: America's Supersonic Strategic Bomber

Exploring The B-1B Lancer: America's Supersonic Strategic Bomber

The aircraft features six external hardpoints with a carrying capacity of 59,000 lbs (26,761 kg) of ordnance.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
B-52 vs B-36: Comparing The USAF's Epic Bombers

B-52 vs B-36: Comparing The USAF's Epic Bombers

These bombers helped the United States Air Force win the Cold War and beyond.

Jacob Arnow 2 years ago
What Are The Multi-Functional Capabilities Of The B-52 Stratofortress?

What Are The Multi-Functional Capabilities Of The B-52 Stratofortress?

The B-52 has been the mainstay US strategic bomber for seven decades. A major reason for its staying power has been its ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Douglas SBD Dauntless: The Most Effective US Dive Bomber Of WW2

Douglas SBD Dauntless: The Most Effective US Dive Bomber Of WW2

The "Slow But Deadly" Dauntless wasn't just the most effective US dive-bomber of WW2. It was an outright game-changer

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Facts To Know About The Grumman A-6E Intruder: US Navy & Marine Corps' Cold War Versatile Bomber

5 Facts To Know About The Grumman A-6E Intruder: US Navy & Marine Corps' Cold War Versatile Bomber

It is the world’s first fully all-weather attack bomber.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions

Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions

The US Air Force has been instructed to address the issues with the infamously bad work environment onboard the B-52.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Are There Any B-36 Bombers Still Flying?

Are There Any B-36 Bombers Still Flying?

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker - a complex Cold War platform - was a wonder for its time.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Strategic Uses Of The B-1B Lancer Bomber For The US Air Force

5 Strategic Uses Of The B-1B Lancer Bomber For The US Air Force

The strategic roles and responsibilities of the B-1 have evolved through the years.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago