#United States Air Force
Wichita Spirit AeroSystems Workers Remain Unconcerned Despite Boeing Defense Strike In St. Louis
Picket lines form at Boeing plants, but Spirit workers are looking on the bright side.
AI Has Named The 10 Best Military Aircraft In History - No C-130 Hercules Or P-51 Mustang
Check out the list of best warbirds ever made, according to ChatGPT.
The Highest Military Bases & Their Strategic Roles
Some military airports need to be located high in the mountains to enable countries to protect their borders, while othe...
P-51 Mustang: The Fighter That Changed WWII
What was so special about the P-51 that turned the tide?
How Many Military Jets Does The United States Produce Annually?
The United States produced around 150 fighter jets in 2024 and is expected to produce up to 250 in 2025, as well as othe...
How Many B‑17 Flying Fortresses Were Built?
With over 12,000 Boeing B-17s produced, the Flying Fortress is the most produced Boeing bomber and the second most produ...
OA-1K Skyraider II Becomes US Air Force's First Tailwheel Aircraft In 50+ Years
USAF Spec War is all in on the new taildragger.
How Many P‑47 Thunderbolts Were Built?
Over 15,000 P-47 Thunderbolts were produced during WWII, with a third being lost and their class combat in Central Ameri...
US Air Force C-130J Undergoes First Of Its Kind Wing Replacement, Flies Again After 5 Years
How did this C-130J receive a full wing replacement, and why was it necessary?
The Aircraft Replacing The Boeing E‑3 Sentry
As the USAF questions the E-7 Wedgetail as the E-3 Sentry replacement, they are currently replacing the E-3 in the RAF.
What Is A Finlet? US Air Force Tests New Drag-Reduction Device On MC-130J
The Herc' is getting a gas saving upgrade.
Boeing X-37B Spaceplane Preparing For 8th Mission
The Space Force's unmanned shuttle is taking off again.
What Is The Fastest Aircraft Ever Built?
The incredible story behind the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, one of the most legendary and invulnerable aircraft ever built...
U-2 Dragon Lady: The US Air Force’s Oldest Cold War Aircraft Still Operating
Like many legacy platforms, U-2 is now facing the realities of age.
The Largest Military Bases & Their Strategic Roles
The US Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Army operate a large number of massive air bases in the US and around the world, al...
How Many Boeing 707s Are Left?
79 Boeing 707s still fly worldwide, but none as airliners. Discover how this iconic jetliner lives on in military servic...
The World's Largest Air Forces By Total Fighter Jet Numbers
Find out how the biggest fighter fleets stack up!
How Many C-17 Globemasters Are Left?
Only one C-17 Globemaster has been written off due to a crash, and none have been retired and scrapped.
How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Are Left?
Over a thousand C-130 Hercules remain in service today around the world, with hundreds more in storage or non-operationa...
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: Inside The Fastest Aircraft Ever Built
The SR-71 Blackbird was restrictive and challenging to fly, and its pilots loved it.