#United States Air Force
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Top 5 Combat Achievements Of The F-16 Fighting Falcon
The famous fighter has been in deployment for more than four decades.
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...
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.
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."
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...