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USAF Will Certify ‘Retired’ Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks For KC-46 Refueling

USAF Will Certify ‘Retired’ Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks For KC-46 Refueling

The supposedly "retired" Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk will be certified for refueling by the US Air Force's new tanker, the ...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
New US Defense Budget Reduces F-35 Buys

New US Defense Budget Reduces F-35 Buys

Down from 83 to 68 purchases due to budget cuts and ongoing technology problems with the F-35.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
Boeing T-43: The Modified 737 On Which USAF Navigators Learned Their Trade

Boeing T-43: The Modified 737 On Which USAF Navigators Learned Their Trade

For 37 years, the United States Air Force used converted Boeing 737-200s for navigator training.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
F-35 Vs F-22: Comparing & Contrasting The Iconic Lockheed Martin Fighter Jets

F-35 Vs F-22: Comparing & Contrasting The Iconic Lockheed Martin Fighter Jets

These two fighter jets are among the newest in the arsenal of the United States Air Force.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Boeing’s First US Air Force MH-139 Grey Wolf Reports For Duty

Boeing’s First US Air Force MH-139 Grey Wolf Reports For Duty

The US Air Force gets a new helicopter.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Things That Make The New Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider Bomber An Exciting Proposition For The USAF

5 Things That Make The New Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider Bomber An Exciting Proposition For The USAF

The B-21 Raider will be the world’s first sixth-generation warfare aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
United States Air Force To Spend $28 Billion On Next-Generation Fighter Jet

United States Air Force To Spend $28 Billion On Next-Generation Fighter Jet

A review of the US Air Force's plans to spend billions of dollars on this ambitious project.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Early Supersonic Jet: The Story Of The North American F-100 Super Sabre

Early Supersonic Jet: The Story Of The North American F-100 Super Sabre

The aircraft had an impressive operational history.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Are The Best Fighter Jets In The US Air Force?

What Are The Best Fighter Jets In The US Air Force?

The Air Force has several fighter jets that all serve unique purposes.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
3 Unique Variants Of The Gulfstream G-IV

3 Unique Variants Of The Gulfstream G-IV

The Gulfstream IV has been configured in unique and unique configurations, including hurricane watch.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
5 Amazing Facts About The F-35 Helmet Worn By Pilots Of The Lightning II

5 Amazing Facts About The F-35 Helmet Worn By Pilots Of The Lightning II

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II pilot helmet features some amazing technology.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Washington State's Aerial Refueling Hub: A Brief Guide To Fairchild Air Force Base

Washington State's Aerial Refueling Hub: A Brief Guide To Fairchild Air Force Base

A brief guide to Fairchild Air Force Base just east of Spokane, Washington with a rich aviation history.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Top 5: The World's Largest Air Forces By Fleet Size

Top 5: The World's Largest Air Forces By Fleet Size

These air forces operate thousands of advanced combat aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Official: Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Enters Full Production After 23-Year Delay

Official: Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Enters Full Production After 23-Year Delay

The aircraft completed many crucial tests last year.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
USAF Plans 250 Aircraft Divestment Next Year Including 56 A-10 Warthogs

USAF Plans 250 Aircraft Divestment Next Year Including 56 A-10 Warthogs

Continuing to downsize the fleet in favor of modernization.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
History: The Most Iconic US Military Planes From Over The Years

History: The Most Iconic US Military Planes From Over The Years

Over the last five decades, the US Military has deployed a number of legendary aircraft.

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
What Explains the Douglas A-1 Skyraider's Surprisingly Long Career?

What Explains the Douglas A-1 Skyraider's Surprisingly Long Career?

Famed for its Korean and Vietnam Wars roles, this propeller-driven aircraft defied the transition to jets.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo 2 years ago
Veteran Warbirds: 5 Beautiful P-51 Mustangs That Remain Airworthy Today

Veteran Warbirds: 5 Beautiful P-51 Mustangs That Remain Airworthy Today

More than 15,000 Mustangs were built throughout the Second World War.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Is The Oldest B-52 Still In Service?

What Is The Oldest B-52 Still In Service?

The oldest B-52 has been in service for around 63 years, but some aircraft could reach 90 or even 100 years of flying.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Supersonic Jet Fighter: Everything You Need To Know About The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo

Supersonic Jet Fighter: Everything You Need To Know About The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo

The type was used to photograph missile sites during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago