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Analysis: The A-10 Warthog's Most Fearsome Strengths and Greatest Weaknesses

Analysis: The A-10 Warthog's Most Fearsome Strengths and Greatest Weaknesses

The A-10 is one of the most feared aircraft in the world, but could they be on the way out?

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
New Bill Blocks US Air Force F-22 Retirements & Adds $271 Million To Buy 24 Boeing F-15EXs

New Bill Blocks US Air Force F-22 Retirements & Adds $271 Million To Buy 24 Boeing F-15EXs

The Congress committee is moving to prevent the Air Force from retiring its Block 20 F-22s while increasing the purchase...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What We Know Of The US Air Force’s Plans For New Stealthy Tanker

What We Know Of The US Air Force’s Plans For New Stealthy Tanker

The Air Force is planning to procure a stealthy tanker to survive the high-threat environments of the future.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Transport Aircraft Of The US Air Force

Top 5 Transport Aircraft Of The US Air Force

These airlifters offer the organization impressive capabilities.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
General Atomics Developing New ABAD Pod To Boost Battlefield Awareness Of USAF MQ-9A Drones

General Atomics Developing New ABAD Pod To Boost Battlefield Awareness Of USAF MQ-9A Drones

Enhancing the drone's defense against enemy threats.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
The US Air Force's "Tough But Responsible" Decisions For 2025 Budget

The US Air Force's "Tough But Responsible" Decisions For 2025 Budget

The Air Force is making hard decisions in its FY 2025 budget balancing procurement with divestments and the needs of its...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Why The US Air Force Won't Fix Its Damaged B-2

Why The US Air Force Won't Fix Its Damaged B-2

One B-2 Spirit has been damaged beyond economic repair and will be divested reducing the fleet to 19 operational stealth...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5: The Largest Military Air Bases In The USA

Top 5: The Largest Military Air Bases In The USA

A Look at the USA's largest military installations by surface area supporting air operations.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo 2 years ago
Is There A Bathroom In The B-52 Stratofortress?

Is There A Bathroom In The B-52 Stratofortress?

With sorties of up to 40 hours possible, crews may need to relieve themselves sometimes, but where?

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
How Many A-10 Warthogs Have Been Shot Down?

How Many A-10 Warthogs Have Been Shot Down?

The A-10 is one of the most formidable aircraft in the US inventory. How many have been shot down in combat?

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman $7 Billion To Keep B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Fleet Flying

US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman $7 Billion To Keep B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Fleet Flying

$7 billion, or around $350 million per B-2 bomber, is being allocated through 2029.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Must-See Aircraft At The National Museum Of The US Air Force

Top 5 Must-See Aircraft At The National Museum Of The US Air Force

From the first stealth aircraft to those that dropped atomic bombs, the National Museum of The US Air Force houses many ...

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
4 USAF Rescue Wing Helicopters Airlift Passengers On Carnival Cruise 350 Miles Off US Coast

4 USAF Rescue Wing Helicopters Airlift Passengers On Carnival Cruise 350 Miles Off US Coast

The Air Force successfully extracted a mother and child off a cruise ship taking them to the nearest capable medical fac...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
When Did The KC-135 Retire?

When Did The KC-135 Retire?

The KC-135 was part of a quintet of still-serving US military planes with a service record of 50+ years as of 2022. But ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Fast Facts On The Powerhouse B-1B Lancer

5 Fast Facts On The Powerhouse B-1B Lancer

The B-1B Lancer weathered an initial storm of controversy and is now nearly 50 years old. Here are 5 fun facts about thi...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
The Ultimate Guide To E-8C JSTARS: Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System

The Ultimate Guide To E-8C JSTARS: Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System

JSTARS has been faithfully serving the US Air Force since 1991. So, what does the future hold for this remarkable plane ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
F-22 Raptor "Mishap" At Savannah Airport Under Investigation

F-22 Raptor "Mishap" At Savannah Airport Under Investigation

An F-22 Raptor had an accident at an airbase in Georgia this week; no one was injured.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Reasons Why The F-35 Lightning II Is The Most Popular 5th Gen Fighter Jet

5 Reasons Why The F-35 Lightning II Is The Most Popular 5th Gen Fighter Jet

The F-35 is arguably the most advanced fighter jet in the world today - and is certainly the most numerous 5th-gen fight...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Where Can You See The USAF Thunderbirds Performing In 2024?

Where Can You See The USAF Thunderbirds Performing In 2024?

The squadron will perform at more than 20 shows from now until October.

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Looking Ahead: The US Air Force's Planned Shopping List For 2025

Looking Ahead: The US Air Force's Planned Shopping List For 2025

The US Air Force is planning to purchase around 120 aircraft in 2025 with many being F-15 and F-35 fighter jets.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago