The F-16’s Modifications Make It a Potent Fighting…
In the early 1970s, the US Air Force was forced to face difficult lessons learned from the Vietnam…
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US Air Force Hints at Radical AI Shift for the B-21…
The idea that the Raider could be manned only by a single trained pilot is unprecedented. While much…
How the US Air Force’s F-111 Aardvark Changed Air…
The F-111 Aardvark pioneered a variety of new technological innovations for the US Air Force—and…
Air Force F-35 Jets Deploy to Alaska for Arctic War…
The exercise was designed to test the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate, deploy, and…
What Is “Bingo Fuel,” And Why Do Fighter Pilots Worry…
“Bingo fuel” is the hard limit of fuel that pilots need in order to safely return to base—a limit…
What’s So Great About the B-52 Bomber’s Next Engine?
In the near future, the US Air Force’s B-52 bombers will be equipped with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofan…
Why Do Modern Fighter Jets Still Have Guns?
In the era of sophisticated long-range air-to-air missiles, cannons on aircraft may seem quaint—but…
How Do Aircraft “Jamming Pods” Work?
Jamming pods are designed to mimic and confuse enemy radar, helping a fighter jet to enter and…
The C-17 Could Stay a “Globemaster” for…
An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075,…
Is China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” Fighter Jet Stronger…
The F-35 has aerodynamic advantages over the J-20, and also outperforms it in stealth. But in any…
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