#United States Air Force
Balloon Corps: The Union Army's Civil War Air Force
Aerial combat dawned in WWI. However, aerial technology played a key role in a war 5 decades prior, during the American ...
Controversial Retirement: Why Neither Drones Nor The F-35 Can Replace The A-10 Warthog Effectively
Many have advocated against the Warthog's retirement.
Was The WW2 Bell P-63 Kingcobra A Good Fighter?
The King Cobra is an extremely deadly venomous snake. Back in WWII, the Bell P-63 Kingcobra was a pretty deadly mechanic...
Epic USAF Bombers: From The B1-Lancer To The Highly Anticipated B-21 Raider
Exploring the past, present, and exciting future of the United States Air Force bomber fleet.
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.