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Why Doesn't The Largest Military Transport Aircraft In US Have Winglets?

Why Doesn't The Largest Military Transport Aircraft In US Have Winglets?

A look at the key factors that led to the engineering decision, such as structural trade-offs, mission profile, and oper...

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
How The C-17 Globemaster's Radar Warning System Protects Crews During Combat Zone Approaches

How The C-17 Globemaster's Radar Warning System Protects Crews During Combat Zone Approaches

The AN/ALR-69A radar warning receiver is the C-17's 'ears' in a spectrum filled with invisible emissions, detecting, and...

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
The 7 Largest US Air Force Bases By Population

The 7 Largest US Air Force Bases By Population

The largest US Air Force bases can host over 10,000 active duty personnel, rising much more when reserves, contractors, ...

Aaron Spray 3 months ago
The 5 Largest US Military Airfields By Runway Length

The 5 Largest US Military Airfields By Runway Length

From Edwards to Vandenberg, these are the 5 longest US military runways—and the operational demands that make extreme le...

Victoria Agronsky 3 months ago
Why The US Air Force Flew B-52s At 70 Degrees Of Bank While Connected To A Tanker

Why The US Air Force Flew B-52s At 70 Degrees Of Bank While Connected To A Tanker

A viral video captured the US Air Force performing a seemingly impossible maneuver with a B-52 bomber.

Josh Eyre 3 months ago
Why Replacing Air Force One Has Become A Billion-Dollar Headache

Why Replacing Air Force One Has Become A Billion-Dollar Headache

The debacle of replacing America's most iconic 747.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The A-10 Warthog?

Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The A-10 Warthog?

Discover why despite years of retirement pressure, the A-10 Warthog remains in service.

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
New Doomsday: Ex-Passenger Boeing 747-8 Continues Test Flights Ahead Of Air Force Delivery

New Doomsday: Ex-Passenger Boeing 747-8 Continues Test Flights Ahead Of Air Force Delivery

Once a passenger jet, the mysterious plane has been spotted taking to the skies above Dayton, Ohio.

Aaron Bailey 3 months ago
Why A US Air Force C-130 Hercules Was Parked At A Civilian Airport In Ireland

Why A US Air Force C-130 Hercules Was Parked At A Civilian Airport In Ireland

How a USAF airlifter came to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Tense Flights: Air Force One During America's Biggest Crises

Tense Flights: Air Force One During America's Biggest Crises

When Air Force One was needed most.

Daniel S Osipov 3 months ago
5 Fighter Jets With The Best Speed-To-Altitude Performance

5 Fighter Jets With The Best Speed-To-Altitude Performance

A closer look at some of the world's most agile and powerful jets in the sky.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Bombers

The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Bombers

The world's biggest fleet of 'big wing' warbirds.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
How The Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog's Unique Design Ensures Pilot Survivability

How The Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog's Unique Design Ensures Pilot Survivability

The aircraft has numerous features that are purpose-built for pilot safety and durability in contested airspace.

Christian P. Martin 3 months ago
Top 5: These Are The Largest US Air Force Bases By Runway Length

Top 5: These Are The Largest US Air Force Bases By Runway Length

At the top of the list, a 15,024-foot runway pushes the boundaries of what's possible

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The KC-135 Stratotanker?

Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The KC-135 Stratotanker?

Despite its age, the Stratotanker remains the backbone of the US Air Force's aerial refueling fleet.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Air Force One Can Refuel In Mid-Air, But Here's Why It Rarely Does

Air Force One Can Refuel In Mid-Air, But Here's Why It Rarely Does

This unique feature is reserved for only the most demanding missions.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Fighter Jets

The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Fighter Jets

This guide ranks the world's largest fighter forces in 2026

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
Is It True That The F-35's Maintenance Cost Is 45% Higher Than The F-16's?

Is It True That The F-35's Maintenance Cost Is 45% Higher Than The F-16's?

The F-35’s '45% higher cost' claim is partly true, but it depends on how you compare data, and may stem from misinterpre...

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
From Tank Buster To Drone Hunter: Why The A-10 Warthog Is Proving Too Useful To Retire

From Tank Buster To Drone Hunter: Why The A-10 Warthog Is Proving Too Useful To Retire

The unkillable flying tank lives to fight another day.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 707 In 2026

Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 707 In 2026

Still serving seven decades later.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago