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What Makes The V-22 Osprey Unique Among US Military Aircraft?

What Makes The V-22 Osprey Unique Among US Military Aircraft?

Despite tragic teething issues, the V-22 Osprey keeps soldiering on. Simple Flying examines what makes it unique amongst...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Red Flag & Black Flag: How The US Air Force Trains For Aerial Warfare

Red Flag & Black Flag: How The US Air Force Trains For Aerial Warfare

Red Flag and Black Flag are two critical exercises that allow the US military and allies to train and test for future ae...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Versatile Uses Of The C-130 Hercules For The US Air Force

5 Versatile Uses Of The C-130 Hercules For The US Air Force

The C-130 is still serving the USAF after 69 years. A major reason for this longevity is the plane's amazing versatility...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Turkey's KAAN Fighter vs US F-35: A Closer Look At Feuding Fighter Jet Capabilities

Turkey's KAAN Fighter vs US F-35: A Closer Look At Feuding Fighter Jet Capabilities

In spite of Turkey's ties with Russia, it remains a U.S. ally via NATO. Now, its KAAN fighter is attempting to rival Ame...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
How Has The A-10 Warthog Been Upgraded Over The Years?

How Has The A-10 Warthog Been Upgraded Over The Years?

Like the F-16, the A-10 Warthog is over 50 years old. Also like the F-16, the A-10 hasn't remained frozen in time, but h...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
What Role Did The E-8 Joint STARS Play In Advancing US Air Force Capabilities?

What Role Did The E-8 Joint STARS Play In Advancing US Air Force Capabilities?

The eye in the sky: a new era of airborne battle management.

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
Comco: The World's Most Mysterious Boeing 757 Operator

Comco: The World's Most Mysterious Boeing 757 Operator

The true identity and purpose behind Comco's two Boeing 757s remains a mystery, despite popular beliefs that the company...

Courtnie Rodgers 2 years ago
Confirmed: USAF A-10 Warthog Demo Team Will Perform In EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Confirmed: USAF A-10 Warthog Demo Team Will Perform In EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

In the A-10 Demo Team's last season, the A-10 will participate in some of EAA AirVenture Oshkosk's week of airshows.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How Does The A-10 Warthog Support Ground Troops?

How Does The A-10 Warthog Support Ground Troops?

USAF brass wants to retire the A-10. That won't please American ground troops, who'll miss the Warthog's close air suppo...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Top 5 Can't-Miss US Air Force Bases Offering Aviation Museums & Air Shows

Top 5 Can't-Miss US Air Force Bases Offering Aviation Museums & Air Shows

These are some of the largest air force bases in the country.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
How Do You Train To Become An F-22 Raptor Pilot?

How Do You Train To Become An F-22 Raptor Pilot?

The definitive guide to becoming an F-22 Raptor pilot in the United States Air Force.

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
Top 5 Combat Achievements Of The F-16 Fighting Falcon

Top 5 Combat Achievements Of The F-16 Fighting Falcon

The famous fighter has been in deployment for more than four decades.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
16 Mishaps: What To Know About The F-22 Raptor's History Of Crashes

16 Mishaps: What To Know About The F-22 Raptor's History Of Crashes

Out of 16 or so recorded F-22 mishaps, around a handful have been total write-offs, and two pilots are known to have die...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
AFSOC: What To Know About USAF Special Operations Command

AFSOC: What To Know About USAF Special Operations Command

The USAF AFSOC is the elite troops of the air branch of the United States military.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
USAF Set To Hit Rapid Electronic Warfare Updates Breakthrough

USAF Set To Hit Rapid Electronic Warfare Updates Breakthrough

The US Air Force is working to update all its platforms in three hours or less because "data is the weapon."

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Top 5 Modern Innovations In US Military Aviation Technology

Top 5 Modern Innovations In US Military Aviation Technology

The United States's military innovation is rapidly innovating to develop new systems and to counter emerging threats.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Has The F-16 Evolved Since Its Introduction?

How Has The F-16 Evolved Since Its Introduction?

The F-16 celebrates its golden anniversary this year. However, the plane hasn't remained frozen in time, but rather has ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
WWII: The Only American Pilot To Defect Stole P-38 Lightning & Headed For Milan

WWII: The Only American Pilot To Defect Stole P-38 Lightning & Headed For Milan

Martin Monti defected from the US Army Air Force to work for the Germans in WW2 and was later found guilty of treason.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Makes The F-15EX Eagle II A Game-Changer For The USAF?

What Makes The F-15EX Eagle II A Game-Changer For The USAF?

The F-15EX has emerged as the Air Force's complement to the F-35, able to perform a different suite of missions.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Kawasaki Ki-100: 5 Fast Facts About This WWII Superplane

Kawasaki Ki-100: 5 Fast Facts About This WWII Superplane

The Ki-100 may have been Imperial Japan's best WWII fighter plane. But did it really have a 14:0 kill score against the ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago