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The Doomsday Plane: 5 Facts You Should Know About The Secretive USAF E-4 Nightwatch

The Doomsday Plane: 5 Facts You Should Know About The Secretive USAF E-4 Nightwatch

The E-4B is a highly coveted airborne command and control aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
A Quick Guide To Fascinating US Military Jet History

A Quick Guide To Fascinating US Military Jet History

We look back at military aircraft throughout the years.

Aaron Bailey 2 years ago
Friendly Fire: What Goes Wrong When Aircraft are Shot Down by Allies?

Friendly Fire: What Goes Wrong When Aircraft are Shot Down by Allies?

Fratricide is thought to account for up to 20% of all combat-related deaths.

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
USAF F-22 Raptor Squadrons Land On Okinawa To Replace Retired F-15 Eagles

USAF F-22 Raptor Squadrons Land On Okinawa To Replace Retired F-15 Eagles

The Raptor returns to Kadena Air Base.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
Earliest Jet Dogfights: MiG-15 vs F-86 During The Korean War

Earliest Jet Dogfights: MiG-15 vs F-86 During The Korean War

These jets went toe-to-toe over Korean skies.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?

Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?

The SR71 is the fastest operational military aircraft ever. Piloting was a challenge for several reasons.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Top Fighter Jet In US Air Force Arsenal: The Critical Role Of F-16 Fighting Falcon

Top Fighter Jet In US Air Force Arsenal: The Critical Role Of F-16 Fighting Falcon

The Air Force maintains more F-16s than any other fighter.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
All-Weather Attack Aircraft: A Look At The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

All-Weather Attack Aircraft: A Look At The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

From bombing to aerial reconnaissance, this was a highly versatile military jet

Benjamin Cooper 2 years ago
The Top 5 Combat Aircraft Used By The US Air Force

The Top 5 Combat Aircraft Used By The US Air Force

The USAF operates thousands of modern combat aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
5 Notable Night Fighters Of The Second World War

5 Notable Night Fighters Of The Second World War

These aircraft served a unique purpose.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF

Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF

The United States Air Force (USAF) has four types of tankers in its fleet.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
USAF Brings B-1B Lancer 'Lancelot' Out Of Retirement To Maintain Fleet Size

USAF Brings B-1B Lancer 'Lancelot' Out Of Retirement To Maintain Fleet Size

A B-1B Lancer is regenerated. Read to learn more about where, how and a bit about the B-1B Lancer.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

Throughout the years, there have been plenty of quirky aircraft developed in the United States.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
To Fly, Fight And Win: What Is The Primary Role Of The United States Air Force?

To Fly, Fight And Win: What Is The Primary Role Of The United States Air Force?

The USAF became a separate branch of the United States military in 1947.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

The last original JetStar was retired in 2019.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
F-22 Raptor Saved From Retirement: Why The USAF Is Investing $8bn In The Fighter Jet

F-22 Raptor Saved From Retirement: Why The USAF Is Investing $8bn In The Fighter Jet

The F-22 Raptor is getting massive new upgrades in stealthy fuel tanks, sensors and more. But not all F-22s are getting...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
USAF Military Pay Chart 2024: A Guide

USAF Military Pay Chart 2024: A Guide

Do you have what it takes?

Aaron Bailey 2 years ago
Zero Pilots: The US Air Force Is Modifying F-16 Fighter Jets For Autonomous Flight

Zero Pilots: The US Air Force Is Modifying F-16 Fighter Jets For Autonomous Flight

US Air Force moving ahead in developing autonomous wingmen.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
What USAF Military Aircraft Has Had The Most Crashes?

What USAF Military Aircraft Has Had The Most Crashes?

While the early Cold War likely had more accident-prone aircraft than now, the US Air Force still experiences many accid...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force Gives Boeing $559 Million For Extreme Environment Defense Testing

US Air Force Gives Boeing $559 Million For Extreme Environment Defense Testing

Boeing is contracted for five years to continue verifying the integrity of the US Air Force's intercontinental ballistic...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago