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The US States With Preserved Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Aircraft

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.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo 2 years ago
Dogfights: Does Maneuverability Still Matter In Modern Air To Air Combat?

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
GAO Flags Serious F-35 Program Delays Into 2025 Amid Hardware & Software Malfunctions

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Rolls-Royce Wins US Air Force Survivable Airborne Operations Center Contract

Rolls-Royce Wins US Air Force Survivable Airborne Operations Center Contract

The company is now a subcontractor for the E-4B replacement.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Now That Congress Has Blocked F-22 Retirement Again, What Will The US Air Force Do With The Jets?

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
One Of The US Air Force’s Oldest Cold War Aircraft Still Operating

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
4 Reasons The $3.9 Billion New Air Force One Program Cost Boeing $7 Billion & Counting

4 Reasons The $3.9 Billion New Air Force One Program Cost Boeing $7 Billion & Counting

Boeing regrets agreeing to a fixed-price contract.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
How & Why: The US Military Plans To Keep MV-22 Ospreys In Service For +30 More Years

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force's New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Begins Flight Testing At Edwards AFB

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.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
5 Fast Facts About The USAF's Next-Gen B-21 Raider Strike Stealth Bomber

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.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
How Maneuverable Is The A-10 Warthog?

How Maneuverable Is The A-10 Warthog?

The A-10 Warthog is renowned for its massive cannon, but how well can it maneuver?

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
Is The V-22 Osprey A Helicopter Or A Plane?

Is The V-22 Osprey A Helicopter Or A Plane?

The aircraft has characteristics of both.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
WW2 Triple Ace & Experimental Jet Test Pilot Bud Anderson Dies at 102

WW2 Triple Ace & Experimental Jet Test Pilot Bud Anderson Dies at 102

A distinguished career and life as a fighter, test pilot and commander.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: Flown By America's Top 2 Aces in Europe During WWII

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...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
US Air Force Instructor Dies After Ejection Seat Activates

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.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Is The F-22 Raptor Really Unbeatable?

Is The F-22 Raptor Really Unbeatable?

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a Cold War aircraft designed to fight the Soviet Union.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
How Many B-52 Bombers Are In The USAF Today?

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.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
3 Reasons Why The US Has Never Sold Its F-22 Raptor Fighter Jets To Allies

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.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Only 19 Remain: USAF Finds Crashed $2 Billion B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Much Too Pricey To Fix

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.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
50 Years: USAF Viper Demo Team Paints F-16 In Honor Of 1st Fighting Falcon To Fly

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.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago