#United States Air Force
5 ISR Missions Of The RQ-4 Global Hawk For The US Military
The aircraft is capable of high-altitude, long-endurance ISR missions.
Why The US Continues To Dissect Plans For NGAD Platform
The US Air Force at Secretary Frank Kendall's direction is ensuring that NGAD's components meet the US Air Force's needs...
5 Close Air Support Engagements Of The US A-10 Thunderbolt II
A look back at five conflicts featuring the legendary tank-killer
US Air Force Awards Boeing $16.8 Million To Upgrade KC-46A Multi-Mission Capability
Boeing is building the Air Force's fleet of aerial tankers and has signed a new contract for further upgrades.
What US Defense Missions Does The C-5M Super Galaxy Support?
Despite the cynically humorous nickname of "FRED," the C-5M endures. Simple Flying examines mission types that the Supe...
What Are The Reconnaissance Capabilities Of The US Army & Air Force RQ-11 Raven?
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled UAV.
Top 5 Electronic Warfare Aircraft Of The Cold War
Two of these continue to serve in the military for nearly five decades.
5 Celebrities Who Served In The US Air Force
The list includes a former president of the United States.
NORAD F-35s Escort 3 Planes Out Of Restricted Airspace Over RNC Convention
A necessary reminder of the need for air policing and reading Notices To Airmen (NOTAM) before flying around.
Russia Says It Has Intercepted 2 US Strategic Bombers
Two US Air Force strategic bombers were identified as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.
What Roles Does The USAF EC-130H Compass Call Serve In Electronic Warfare?
The venerable EC-130Hs have served the Air Force for decades and are now being retired in favor of smaller, sleeker elec...
Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing X-32: The Fighter Jet That Never Was
In the 1990s, the United States sought out a new generation of fighter jets. Boeing's X-32 was one of the proposed desig...
USAF AC-130J Ghostrider Vs MC-130J Commando II: How Are They Different?
Despite sharing the airframe, the two aircraft have different missions and functionalities.
5 Fast Facts About The USAF's C-21 Learjet
The USAF has been operating the type for four decades.
What Missions Did The OV-10 Bronco Perform For The US Military?
The OV-10 Bronco was an amazingly versatile warbird. The US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps can attest to this.
Lt. Frank Luke Jr: The 21-Year-Old WW1 US Ace Who Had A US Air Force Base Named After Him
Though not as famous as other WWI aces like the Red Baron, Billy Bishop, and Eddie Rickenbacker, Frank Luke did have an ...
A 45-Hour Flight!? Boeing's KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World Flight
A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus recently made the type’s first-ever circumnavigation of the globe in a single flight.
Exclusive: How RTX Upgrades 4th Gen Fighters For Precision
A feature look at how RTX upgrades help fourth-generation fighters like the F-15EX and F-16 provide air superiority with...
KC-135 Stratotanker Vs KC-46 Pegasus: Comparing The Aerial Refueling Generations
The KC-46 Pegasus is a much-needed replacement for the KC-135 tanker.
U-2 Dragon Lady Vs SR-71 Blackbird: Comparing The USAF's High-Altitude Spies
The Dragon Lady and the Blackbird were high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft used by the USAF and NASA.