#United States Air Force
NORAD F-35s Escort 3 Planes Out Of Restricted Airspace Over RNC Convention
A necessary reminder of the need for air policing and reading Notices To Airmen (NOTAM) before flying around.
Russia Says It Has Intercepted 2 US Strategic Bombers
Two US Air Force strategic bombers were identified as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.
What Roles Does The USAF EC-130H Compass Call Serve In Electronic Warfare?
The venerable EC-130Hs have served the Air Force for decades and are now being retired in favor of smaller, sleeker elec...
Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing X-32: The Fighter Jet That Never Was
In the 1990s, the United States sought out a new generation of fighter jets. Boeing's X-32 was one of the proposed desig...
USAF AC-130J Ghostrider Vs MC-130J Commando II: How Are They Different?
Despite sharing the airframe, the two aircraft have different missions and functionalities.
5 Fast Facts About The USAF's C-21 Learjet
The USAF has been operating the type for four decades.
What Missions Did The OV-10 Bronco Perform For The US Military?
The OV-10 Bronco was an amazingly versatile warbird. The US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps can attest to this.
Lt. Frank Luke Jr: The 21-Year-Old WW1 US Ace Who Had A US Air Force Base Named After Him
Though not as famous as other WWI aces like the Red Baron, Billy Bishop, and Eddie Rickenbacker, Frank Luke did have an ...
A 45-Hour Flight!? Boeing's KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World Flight
A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus recently made the type’s first-ever circumnavigation of the globe in a single flight.
Exclusive: How RTX Upgrades 4th Gen Fighters For Precision
A feature look at how RTX upgrades help fourth-generation fighters like the F-15EX and F-16 provide air superiority with...
KC-135 Stratotanker Vs KC-46 Pegasus: Comparing The Aerial Refueling Generations
The KC-46 Pegasus is a much-needed replacement for the KC-135 tanker.
U-2 Dragon Lady Vs SR-71 Blackbird: Comparing The USAF's High-Altitude Spies
The Dragon Lady and the Blackbird were high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft used by the USAF and NASA.
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...
US Air Force To Pick 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Developer This Year
The US Air Force is working to get to a point to moving the human-controlled component of NGAD to picking a prime contra...
Do Fighter Pilots Fly The Same Aircraft For Every Mission?
The answer is more complex than you might initially expect.
Was The USAF F-117 Ever Used In Combat?
Since entering service with the USAF in 1983, only one F-117 has ever been shot down.
T-38 Talon: What To Know About The US Air Force & Navy's Supersonic Jet Trainer
The T-38 Talon is still going strong after 65 years as a trainer for the USAF and USN. We now explore the fun behind thi...
What Innovations Did The USAF C-141 Starlifter Bring To Military Airlifts?
The C-141 was bigger and faster than the C-130 yet had a shorter career. Nonetheless, it was an innovative aircraft for ...
5 Fascinating Facts On The Sleek USAF U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane
What do UFOs, bicycles, and tube food have in common? They're all part of an unforgettable night out with the Dragon Lad...
5 Potential Uses For The SR-72 Darkstar In US Military Operations
5 potential uses for the Lockheed Martin SR-72 Darkstar, looking back through aviation history.