US Air Force
Why Has the C-130 Hercules Transport Plane Survived So…
Around the world, in hazardous and trying conditions, the C-130 has continuously proven itself. The…
The US Air Force Just Bought Eight Good Helicopters—and…
The partially destroyed helicopter is intended to give students at the Air Force’s 436th Training…
How Aircraft Tails Have Changed over Time
Fighter plane tails were dramatically reshaped after the advent of “fly-by-wire” controls, rendering…
US Air Force F-16 vs. US Navy F/A-18: Which Fighter Jet…
The two fighters are tailored to the needs of their respective services; the F-16 is fast and…
The Six Greatest Planes of “The Right Stuff”
Six of the US Air Force’s most iconic aircraft were featured in the 1983 film The Right Stuff—each…
The US Air Force Can—and Should—Return the F-117A…
The F-117s are no longer as cutting-edge as they once were, but they can still be effective in a…
Why Do Pilots Still Learn “Air Combat Maneuvering?”
ACM training is not about memorizing a catalog of maneuvers, but ingraining a mindset within the…
A Rare Russian MiG-25 Fighter Jet Is Now on Display at…
The Foxbat could fly at extreme speeds—but in doing so, it would risk damage to the airframe and…
Why All Air Force Pilots Learn to Fly the T-6 Texan
The T-6 Texan is an ideal teacher’s airplane: it doesn’t coddle new students, nor does it punish…
The US Air Force’s Two Biggest Cargo Planes Are…
The Air Force is preparing for the Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) to replace both aircraft, though…
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