#United States Air Force
How Does The US Air Force Train Pilots?
Becoming an Air Force pilot is no easy task.
QF-16 Program Explained: Why The USAF Turns F-16s Into Drones Then Blows Them Up
F-16s are advanced 4th-generation fighters that can serve several roles as zombie drones after they retire (including as...
A Quick Guide To Whiteman Air Force Base: Home Of The B-2 Spirit Bomber
The Air Force plans to operate the aging B-2s until 2032.
Indian Air Force Rafale Jets Will Join US Air Force Red Flag Exercise In Alaska
The joint exercise will take place over the next two weeks.
5 Can't-Miss US Air Force Museums
A full-day visit to one of these museums may not be enough to cover everything.
F-35 vs A-10: Can The Lightning Effectively Replace The Thunderbolt?
A detailed analysis of if the F-35A Lightning II (aka Panther) can replace the A-10C Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) with m...
Loudest Plane Ever: The Republic XF-84H 'Thunderscreech' Turboprop That Was Designed To Beat Jets
Not to be confused with the F84 Thunderjet and F-84F Thunderstreak from the same manufacturer. The XF-84 caused more pro...
The US States With Preserved Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Aircraft
A look at all the museums in the United States where you can still see a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.
Dogfights: Does Maneuverability Still Matter In Modern Air To Air Combat?
Maneuverability is an important ability for a fighter jet, but the age of the dogfight is gone, and the emphasis is on r...
GAO Flags Serious F-35 Program Delays Into 2025 Amid Hardware & Software Malfunctions
Delays with the TR-3 upgrade are causing over 100 F-35s to be delayed, along with other production and engine delays.
Rolls-Royce Wins US Air Force Survivable Airborne Operations Center Contract
The company is now a subcontractor for the E-4B replacement.
Now That Congress Has Blocked F-22 Retirement Again, What Will The US Air Force Do With The Jets?
The future of around 33 Block 20 F-22 Raptors appears in limbo as they are unsuitable for combat but also not being upgr...
One Of The US Air Force’s Oldest Cold War Aircraft Still Operating
The U-2 spy plane has had a long career, although it appears to be finally approaching the end of it.
4 Reasons The $3.9 Billion New Air Force One Program Cost Boeing $7 Billion & Counting
Boeing regrets agreeing to a fixed-price contract.
How & Why: The US Military Plans To Keep MV-22 Ospreys In Service For +30 More Years
With procurement of the V-22 Ospreys coming to a close, attention is switching to keeping them flying until 2060 or beyo...
US Air Force's New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Begins Flight Testing At Edwards AFB
The sixth-generation bomber could be operational within four years.
5 Fast Facts About The USAF's Next-Gen B-21 Raider Strike Stealth Bomber
The performance and mission capabilities of the B-21 Raider are yet to be revealed.
How Maneuverable Is The A-10 Warthog?
The A-10 Warthog is renowned for its massive cannon, but how well can it maneuver?
Is The V-22 Osprey A Helicopter Or A Plane?
The aircraft has characteristics of both.
WW2 Triple Ace & Experimental Jet Test Pilot Bud Anderson Dies at 102
A distinguished career and life as a fighter, test pilot and commander.