#United States Air Force
The US States With Preserved Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Aircraft
A look at all the museums in the United States where you can still see a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.
Dogfights: Does Maneuverability Still Matter In Modern Air To Air Combat?
Maneuverability is an important ability for a fighter jet, but the age of the dogfight is gone, and the emphasis is on r...
GAO Flags Serious F-35 Program Delays Into 2025 Amid Hardware & Software Malfunctions
Delays with the TR-3 upgrade are causing over 100 F-35s to be delayed, along with other production and engine delays.
Rolls-Royce Wins US Air Force Survivable Airborne Operations Center Contract
The company is now a subcontractor for the E-4B replacement.
Now That Congress Has Blocked F-22 Retirement Again, What Will The US Air Force Do With The Jets?
The future of around 33 Block 20 F-22 Raptors appears in limbo as they are unsuitable for combat but also not being upgr...
One Of The US Air Force’s Oldest Cold War Aircraft Still Operating
The U-2 spy plane has had a long career, although it appears to be finally approaching the end of it.
4 Reasons The $3.9 Billion New Air Force One Program Cost Boeing $7 Billion & Counting
Boeing regrets agreeing to a fixed-price contract.
How & Why: The US Military Plans To Keep MV-22 Ospreys In Service For +30 More Years
With procurement of the V-22 Ospreys coming to a close, attention is switching to keeping them flying until 2060 or beyo...
US Air Force's New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Begins Flight Testing At Edwards AFB
The sixth-generation bomber could be operational within four years.
5 Fast Facts About The USAF's Next-Gen B-21 Raider Strike Stealth Bomber
The performance and mission capabilities of the B-21 Raider are yet to be revealed.
How Maneuverable Is The A-10 Warthog?
The A-10 Warthog is renowned for its massive cannon, but how well can it maneuver?
Is The V-22 Osprey A Helicopter Or A Plane?
The aircraft has characteristics of both.
WW2 Triple Ace & Experimental Jet Test Pilot Bud Anderson Dies at 102
A distinguished career and life as a fighter, test pilot and commander.
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: Flown By America's Top 2 Aces in Europe During WWII
The P-47 gets less love than P-51 amongst WWII fighters. Yet it was the "T-Bolt" that was flown by the top two U.S. aces...
US Air Force Instructor Dies After Ejection Seat Activates
The tragic loss of 80th Operations Support Squadron Capt. John Robertson prompts a discussion about ejection seats.
Is The F-22 Raptor Really Unbeatable?
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a Cold War aircraft designed to fight the Soviet Union.
How Many B-52 Bombers Are In The USAF Today?
After fitting its Boeing B-52s with new Rolls-Royce engines, the USAF expects the plane to remain in service until 2050.
3 Reasons Why The US Has Never Sold Its F-22 Raptor Fighter Jets To Allies
The US would rather keep the stealth technology close to home.
Only 19 Remain: USAF Finds Crashed $2 Billion B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Much Too Pricey To Fix
The Air Force's fleet continues to shrink.
50 Years: USAF Viper Demo Team Paints F-16 In Honor Of 1st Fighting Falcon To Fly
A throwback to the YF-16 prototype, which first flew over half a century ago.