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Mach 2 Fighter-Bomber: 5 Fast Facts About The Republic F-105 Thunderchief

Mach 2 Fighter-Bomber: 5 Fast Facts About The Republic F-105 Thunderchief

The F-105 program had 13 different variants.

Dr. Omar Memon 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
How Loud Is The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber?

How Loud Is The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber?

The plane is one of the loudest military aircraft and it has been in service since the 1950s

Nicole Kylie 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
Did You Know You Can Still Fly On A Boeing B-29 Superfortress Today?

Did You Know You Can Still Fly On A Boeing B-29 Superfortress Today?

A brief history of the WWII-era type and how you can climb onboard.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Is The Rockwell B-1 Lancer's Top Speed?

What Is The Rockwell B-1 Lancer's Top Speed?

The production version B-1B can reach Mach 1.2. The original prototype was faster.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Why Is The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Expected To Have Such A Long Service Life?

Why Is The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Expected To Have Such A Long Service Life?

Upgraded B-52Js aircraft will have Rolls-Royce engines ensuring operational success through the 2050s.

Sydney Orpano 2 years ago
Are There Any B-24 Liberators Still Flying Today?

Are There Any B-24 Liberators Still Flying Today?

The aircraft took to the skies after a break of over 20 years.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
A Brief Guide To The 6 Types Of Military Planes Used In Combat

A Brief Guide To The 6 Types Of Military Planes Used In Combat

Each of these aircraft is designed with mission-specific capabilities.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What You Need To Know About The B-29 Superfortress Bomber

What You Need To Know About The B-29 Superfortress Bomber

A guide and history into the Boeing B-29 Superfortress.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How Does The B-1 Bomber's Wing Sweep System Work?

How Does The B-1 Bomber's Wing Sweep System Work?

Power Drive Units (PDUs) move the wing sweep actuators to help the B-1 perform its party trick.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
5 Things You Might Not Know About The Avro Vulcan Bomber

5 Things You Might Not Know About The Avro Vulcan Bomber

The Vulcan was one of the most technologically advanced aircraft of its time.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Tupolev Tu-95LAL: A Look At Russia's Crazy Nuclear Powered Bomber

Tupolev Tu-95LAL: A Look At Russia's Crazy Nuclear Powered Bomber

The Tupolev Tu-95LAL completed some 40 flights, but none of them with the nuclear reactor powering the aircraft.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Second World War Heavy Bomber: The Story Of The Handley Page Halifax II

Second World War Heavy Bomber: The Story Of The Handley Page Halifax II

The bomber was fast but rather vulnerable.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Which Notable Aviation Records Did The English Electric Canberra Bomber Set?

Which Notable Aviation Records Did The English Electric Canberra Bomber Set?

The Canberra was quite the climber and endurance runner.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
The UK's Three V Bombers - Their Roles & Capabilities

The UK's Three V Bombers - Their Roles & Capabilities

These three bombers comprised Britain's nuclear deterrent for many years.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
5 Cool Facts About The Avro Lancaster Bomber

5 Cool Facts About The Avro Lancaster Bomber

One of the most critical bombers of WWII.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?

Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?

The Turboprop-powered Tupelov Tu-95 Bear is the loudest military aircraft flying today.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Set For Flyover Of Rose Bowl In Pasadena

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Set For Flyover Of Rose Bowl In Pasadena

The B-2 Spirit is returning to the Rose Bowl after skipping out in 2023 after the whole fleet was grounded.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Which Bomber Aircraft Flies The Fastest?

Which Bomber Aircraft Flies The Fastest?

Several bomber aircraft, both historic and current, have reached speeds over Mach 2.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago