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5 Aircraft That Still Play A Key Role In US Defense Strategy

5 Aircraft That Still Play A Key Role In US Defense Strategy

The F-16 plays a leading role in the defense of the Lower 48, while a different range of aircraft are used to patrol Ala...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
Here’s How Much Faster The F-22 Is Compared To The F-35

Here’s How Much Faster The F-22 Is Compared To The F-35

The brutality of the first, and best, 5th-gen fighter.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
Iran Attained A Fleet Of F-14s Even Though The US Regretted It – Now They’re Destroyed

Iran Attained A Fleet Of F-14s Even Though The US Regretted It – Now They’re Destroyed

During the Cold War, Iran was viewed as a crucial stop-block for Soviet southern expansion, the F-14 played a role in th...

Christian P. Martin 4 months ago
What It’s Like Flying In A Military Transport Aircraft

What It’s Like Flying In A Military Transport Aircraft

Uncle Sam's no-frills flying experience.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
The World’s Largest Air Forces By Annual Budget

The World’s Largest Air Forces By Annual Budget

A closer look at the world leaders in air power spending.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Crashes Amid Search For Downed F-15 Eagle

US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Crashes Amid Search For Downed F-15 Eagle

The pilot was successfully rescued.

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
The Striking Differences Between The F-35 & F-22

The Striking Differences Between The F-35 & F-22

Both fighter jets represent two contrasting philosophies in modern airpower.

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
6 Military Aircraft With The Highest Operating Costs

6 Military Aircraft With The Highest Operating Costs

The priciest warplanes in the sky in 2026.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
The US Air Force Pilots With The Highest Salaries In 2026

The US Air Force Pilots With The Highest Salaries In 2026

Discover the highest-paid US Air Force pilots in 2026, including ranks, bonuses, and total salaries for top-earning mili...

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
At Top Speed, This Is How Fighter Jets Like The F-35 Perform

At Top Speed, This Is How Fighter Jets Like The F-35 Perform

Fighter jets perform poorly at their theoretical max speeds which is why they almost never fly at those speeds.

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
The 6 Military Aircraft With The Longest Service Lives

The 6 Military Aircraft With The Longest Service Lives

A exploration of the world's most durable military planes.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
How The Mass Production Of This Fighter Jet Keeps Its Price Down

How The Mass Production Of This Fighter Jet Keeps Its Price Down

With over a thousand F-35s built and thousands more on order, the F-35's flyaway costs can be lower than some fourth-gen...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
How Fighter Jets Have Evolved Over The Last Decade

How Fighter Jets Have Evolved Over The Last Decade

A closer look at the arms race for the smartest warbirds.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
How Much Does A Fighter Jet Cost To Fly Per Hour?

How Much Does A Fighter Jet Cost To Fly Per Hour?

A closer look at the true price of military air power.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
Inside The F-35's Cockpit System

Inside The F-35's Cockpit System

At the controls of flying supercomputer.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
5 Largest Aircraft Fleets Operated By The US Air Force

5 Largest Aircraft Fleets Operated By The US Air Force

From F-16 fighters to KC-135 tankers, these five aircraft types make up the largest fleets in the US Air Force in 2026.

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
Before The F-35 Vs. After: How Air Combat Changed

Before The F-35 Vs. After: How Air Combat Changed

Examining a paradigm shift in air warfare.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
7 Reasons Why The F-22 Still Outperforms Newer Jets

7 Reasons Why The F-22 Still Outperforms Newer Jets

While the F-35 now outperforms F-22 as a balanced advanced fighter, the F-22 still wins in its air dominance role and so...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
Tight Space: Inside The B-2 Spirit Cockpit

Tight Space: Inside The B-2 Spirit Cockpit

The B-2 Spirit has to perform extra-long missions, while providing less space and comfort for its pilots than transport ...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
Rare US "Eye In The Sky" Command Plane Destroyed In Iran Strike On Saudi Air Base

Rare US "Eye In The Sky" Command Plane Destroyed In Iran Strike On Saudi Air Base

The US has just a handful of E-3 Sentry's in mission-capable condition.

Luke Bodell 4 months ago