#United States Air Force
The Aircraft Lockheed Built That Was So Fast Even The Pilots Who Flew It Don't Fully Understand How It Worked
A closer look at the black magic inside the SR-71.
These Are The Countries The US Has Banned From Buying The F-35
The US has rebuffed the requests of at least eight countries to purchase the F-35 stealth fighter.
How A Plane Built In 1968 Became The Most Strategically Important Aircraft In The US Military Today
The story behind America's flying colossus.
The Real Reason The US Air Force Is Still Flying B-52s Built Before Most Of Its Pilots Were Born
The B-52 is an iconic Cold War aircraft. It was supposed to retire, now lets dive into why it has and will remain in ser...
The Classified Reason The B-21 Raider's Engine Exhaust Is Shaped Differently From Any Bomber Before It
Discover why the B-21 Raider’s exhaust differs from the B-2: new stealth design cuts infrared signature and boosts survi...
6 Fighter Jets The US Military Is Quietly Phasing Out & What's Replacing Them
From the retirement of the F-15C and AV-8B to the phasedown of the A-10 and early-block F-22, the Pentagon is rethinking...
Why The Fastest Armed Aircraft Ever Built Never Entered Service
Designed as a Cold War interceptor against Soviet bombers, the YF-12’s promising future was cut short by cost concerns a...
A Look At The Salaries Of US Military Pilots In 2026
A detailed 2026 comparison of US military pilot salaries across the Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army helicopter aviati...
How Much Do Fighter Pilots Earn Vs. Commercial Airline Pilots In 2026?
A closer look at what pilots earn in both fields around the world.
Why The Boeing F-47's Stealth Design Makes The F-22 Raptor Look Like A First Draft
A new era in air dominance dawns.
How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Were Built?
Over 2,700 C-130-family aircraft have been produced so far, with production expected to run into the 2030s.
How The F-22 Raptor's Radar Compares To The F-35's AN/APG-81
The hardware difference between generations.
The C‑17 Globemaster’s Unique Cabin Design That Enables Massive Airlift Capability
Discover how the C-17 Globemaster’s unique cabin design enables tanks, flying hospitals, polar missions, missile tests, ...
Here's Why This Large US Military Transport Aircraft Is Still Being Built In 2026
The C-17 Globemaster is crucial to US military logistics. A look at its capabilities and what upgrades are currently in ...
Why Does Top Gun Feature F-18 Super Hornets Instead Of F-35 Lightning IIs?
The selection of F/A-18 Super Hornets by Top Gun is based on special film needs and real-world flying considerations.
Why America's KC-46 Tanker Fleet Is Already Falling Behind The Demand Its Own Air Force Created
The Boeing KC-46 is one of the world's most capable tankers, although it continues to face teething problems seven years...
The Last Boeing‑Built Heavy Bomber Still Airworthy
A closer look at the veteran Boeing warbird.
How The MQ-9 Reaper's Triple-Redundant Avionics Keep It Flying For 40 Hours Straight
The MQ-9 remains useful partly thanks to its extremely high endurance as well as its reliability thanks to its triple-re...
Why These Military Aircraft Are The Most Decisive Weapons In Active Conflicts Today
The most decisive military aircraft today vary depending on the specific conflict.
How The B-2 Spirit's S-Shaped Engine Ducts Hide A Bomber From Heat-Seeking Sensors
The B-2's distinctive exhausts are designed to hide the aircraft from both detection by reducing RCS and by reducing its...