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US Senate Allots $3.4 Billion Over President’s Budget For 500 More Air Force Aircraft

US Senate Allots $3.4 Billion Over President’s Budget For 500 More Air Force Aircraft

The Senate fully funds the NGAD and F/A-XX sixth-gen fighters, adding more F15EXs and funding other aircraft and systems...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Key Western Fighter Jets & Their Annual Production Rates

5 Key Western Fighter Jets & Their Annual Production Rates

Around half a dozen Western fighter jets are in production today, with rates ranging from around 10 per year to over 150...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
The Role Of US Tactical Air Command In The Cold War

The Role Of US Tactical Air Command In The Cold War

During the early days of the Cold War, the so-called "Bomber Mafia" ruled the USAF. But thanks to TAC, the "Fighter Mafi...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
F-15EX Vs F-35: Which Fighter Jet Is Best For US Defense Budget?

F-15EX Vs F-35: Which Fighter Jet Is Best For US Defense Budget?

The F-15EX and F-35A are built for different roles and mission sets, so it makes sense that the Air Force buys both.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How The USAF F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Program Is Evolving

How The USAF F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Program Is Evolving

The new, American-made strike fighter ready to battle for freedom in the new age of warfare is here!

Jacob Arnow 2 years ago
Boeing Looks To F-15EX Eagle II As Successor To EA-18G Growler

Boeing Looks To F-15EX Eagle II As Successor To EA-18G Growler

A feature into the conversation about making the F-15EX a successor to the EA-18G Growler.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
F-15 Eagle Vs F-16 Fighting Falcon: Air Superiority Fighter Showdown

F-15 Eagle Vs F-16 Fighting Falcon: Air Superiority Fighter Showdown

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon are American fourth-generation fighter je...

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Exclusive: How RTX Upgrades 4th Gen Fighters For Precision

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...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
142nd Wing Receives New Flagship F-15EX Eagle II In Portland

142nd Wing Receives New Flagship F-15EX Eagle II In Portland

A look at the soul of the US Air Force's new fighter jet.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
1 Air-To-Air Kill: US Air Force "Lucky" F-15E Clocks +15,000 Flight Hours

1 Air-To-Air Kill: US Air Force "Lucky" F-15E Clocks +15,000 Flight Hours

Now 35 years in service, the F-15E Eagle "Lucky" boasts the only US Air Force Eagle air-to-air kill and 15,000 flight ho...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Essential Features Of The USAF F-15 Eagle That Make It A Powerful Asset In Air Combat

5 Essential Features Of The USAF F-15 Eagle That Make It A Powerful Asset In Air Combat

5th Generation stealth fighters are all the rage nowadays, but the 4th Generation F-15 Eagle still soldiers on.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
American F-15EX Vs Russian Su-35: Which Fighter Would Win In A Dogfight?

American F-15EX Vs Russian Su-35: Which Fighter Would Win In A Dogfight?

It comes down to how effectively aircraft systems are utilized in a critical situation.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Boeing F-15EX Eagle II: What You Need To Know About This Multirole Striker

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II: What You Need To Know About This Multirole Striker

The F-15EX will be deployed to protect homeland defense and used as support for the F-22 and F-35.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
The F-15EX Eagle II vs The F/A-18 Super Hornet: Which Fighter Reigns Supreme?

The F-15EX Eagle II vs The F/A-18 Super Hornet: Which Fighter Reigns Supreme?

F-15EX vs F/A-18 doesn't entail just another interservice (USAF vs USN) rivalry. It's also an intra-manufacturer rivalry...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

The Air Force is permitted to retire its oldest F-15 variants but is prohibited from retiring its not-so-old F-15 varian...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Air Superiority Features Of The F-15EX Eagle II

Top 5 Air Superiority Features Of The F-15EX Eagle II

The F-15Ex’s operational service begins in July.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs

$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs

The DoD is spending big on aircraft acquisition with apparently few large programs for ground combat.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
ACES 5: What Makes Collins Aerospace's Next Generation Ejection Seat So Special?

ACES 5: What Makes Collins Aerospace's Next Generation Ejection Seat So Special?

Simple Flying takes a close look at Collins Aerospace's ACES 5 next-generation ejection seat.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
What Makes The F-15EX Eagle II A Game-Changer For The USAF?

What Makes The F-15EX Eagle II A Game-Changer For The USAF?

The F-15EX has emerged as the Air Force's complement to the F-35, able to perform a different suite of missions.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
USAF Publishes Findings On F-15D Kingsley Field Mishap That Caused Loss of $35 Million Jet

USAF Publishes Findings On F-15D Kingsley Field Mishap That Caused Loss of $35 Million Jet

The investigation report is out on the 2023 Oregon ANG F-15D mishap, just as the new era of the organization begins.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago