Why Don’t B-1 Lancer Bombers Carry Nuclear Weapons…
The United States voluntarily de-nuclearized its B-1 bombers in the 1990s in accordance with the…
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Why Ejecting from a Fighter Jet Is So Dangerous
Ejector seats are designed to be as safe as possible—but there are obvious inherent dangers in a…
How America Protects Its Airspace
The United States air defense network relies on a mix of sensors, rapid response fighter jets, and…
Why It’s Surprisingly Easy to Fly the B-2 Spirit Bomber
Owing to its obvious lack of aerodynamics, the B-2’s flight envelope is fairly narrow—but within it,…
How Were Modern Helicopters Invented?
The idea of the helicopter dates back to the Renaissance—but the contraptions could not be built…
Should the B-21 Raider Have a Weapons Systems Officer?
A US Air Force general has proposed swapping out one of the B-21 Raider’s pilots for a dedicated…
The US Air Force Wants More Fighter Jets for “Low-Risk”…
The Air Force is trying to devote greater resources to “low-risk” conflicts—in other words,…
Is Air Force One the Most Advanced Plane in the World?
The Boeing VC-25A’s public specifications are impressive enough, but much more about the plane’s…
The A-10 Warthog Is Really, Really Slow. That’s a Good…
Unlike the Air Force’s flashier fighter jets, the A-10 flies low and slow—and can dish out immense…
How Does “Air-to-Ground” Warfare Actually Work?
“Air-to-ground” missions are launched to use air capabilities to achieve tangible outcomes on the…
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