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US Air Force Readies Alaska’s Skies & Seas With Northern Edge Training Exercise

US Air Force Readies Alaska’s Skies & Seas With Northern Edge Training Exercise

The USAF holds joint-training with the Navy, Marines, and Canada.

Luke Diaz 11 months ago
US Fighter Jets Intercepted Russian Aircraft Near Alaska 3 Times In A Week

US Fighter Jets Intercepted Russian Aircraft Near Alaska 3 Times In A Week

An alarming pattern of events is forming near the coast of Alaska.

Daniel S Osipov 11 months ago
How Many Military Aircraft Does Boeing Produce Annually?

How Many Military Aircraft Does Boeing Produce Annually?

Boeing produces fighter jets, militarized commercial aircraft, helicopters, advanced drones, as well as military satelli...

Aaron Spray 12 months ago
Which Country Has The Most Superior Military Aircraft In The World?

Which Country Has The Most Superior Military Aircraft In The World?

In a world where air power means everything, one country reigns supreme. See the cutting-edge technology and strategic a...

Victoria Agronsky 12 months ago
Legendary Spy Plane's 70-Year Legacy Honored In Historic Mission

Legendary Spy Plane's 70-Year Legacy Honored In Historic Mission

The venerable Dragon Lady marks seven decades in service.

Luke Diaz 12 months ago
Top Secret: Inside The United States Air Force's B-2 Spirit Bomber

Top Secret: Inside The United States Air Force's B-2 Spirit Bomber

What is it like inside the world's first fifth-gen bomber?

Luke Diaz 12 months ago
How Many Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Were Built?

How Many Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Were Built?

Discover the story of an iconic American 'eye in the sky.'

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Which Country Has The Most Superior 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Program?

Which Country Has The Most Superior 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Program?

The United States and China appear to be leading the sixth-gen race, with Europeans and the Japanese following behind.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The World's Largest Air Forces By Total Pilot Numbers

The World's Largest Air Forces By Total Pilot Numbers

Find out which country has the most military pilots.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
USAF Thunderbirds' Chicago Sonic Boom Shatters Windows & Sparks Debate

USAF Thunderbirds' Chicago Sonic Boom Shatters Windows & Sparks Debate

The incident was caught on video by various onlookers, with many taken aback by the unexpected bang.

Jake Hardiman 1 year ago
National Air & Space Museum Welcomes Legendary US Air Force F-15C Eagle

National Air & Space Museum Welcomes Legendary US Air Force F-15C Eagle

Udvar-Hazy Center is getting its first F-15!

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
80 Years On: What Happened To The Boeing B-29 Superfortress That Dropped Little Boy?

80 Years On: What Happened To The Boeing B-29 Superfortress That Dropped Little Boy?

Revisit the Enola Gay and its fateful mission, eight decades later.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?

How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?

A total of 131 C-5 Galaxies were built, while Boeing's losing design went on to be the 747 and accumulated over 1,500 sa...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Antonov An-124?

Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Antonov An-124?

The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is larger than the Super Galaxy, although there are areas where the Super Galaxy has the edge ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Passenger Accidentally Ejects From F-15 While On The Ground In Massachusetts

Passenger Accidentally Ejects From F-15 While On The Ground In Massachusetts

Here's how and why an ejection seat launched while the aircraft was on the ground, taxiing.

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
How Many Bombers Does The United States Produce Annually?

How Many Bombers Does The United States Produce Annually?

The US Air Force arguably has the most advanced bombers in the world.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Are Left?

How Many Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Are Left?

Fewer than 30 Lockheed U-2 Dragon Ladies remain in service with the USAF and NASA, with that number set to fall further ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxies Are Left?

How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxies Are Left?

52 Lockheed C-5s remain flying today, with most of the original 81 C-52Bs scrapped, in storage, or written off.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Military Vs. Commercial Jet Engines: What’s The Difference?

Military Vs. Commercial Jet Engines: What’s The Difference?

Military engines often overlap with commercial engines, although they need to fill a much broader range of capabilities ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The Top American Aircraft Manufacturers Of World War II

The Top American Aircraft Manufacturers Of World War II

Discover America's powerhouses that built the air power to win WWII.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago