What the KC-46 Pegasus means for the future of aviation
Since the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotankers began to fly, they have proven their value by allowing fighter jets and bombers to stay in the air longer while refueling during…
Since the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotankers began to fly, they have proven their value by allowing fighter jets and bombers to stay in the air longer while refueling during…
The B-52 took part in Operation Secret Squirrel for the first time since the Vietnam War. By disrupting the Iraqi military’s ability to communicate and produce power, the goal was…
A remarkable mission was carried out on August 27, 1941, by Lockheed Hudsons of the RAF Coastal Command’s 269 Squadron: they seized a U-boat without the aid of surface ships…
When Bill Reed was roughly 20 miles from Liangshan airfield, his engine suddenly stopped. Bill also bailed out, despite hesitations he might have had. Some speculation exists as to what…
Air travel has been revolutionized over the last century by the development of faster, more efficient aircraft. However, that innovation hasn’t just come from big aerospace companies or government funding—it’s…
The destruction of the Luftwaffe and its industries was the Eighth Air Force’s top mission in 1943, and its B-17s were dedicated weapons for long-range, daytime precision bombing The destruction…
Breda Ba. 88 “Lince” or “Lynx”, an Italian WW2 heavy ground-attack fighter According to a user on Quora, the worst aircraft is the Italian Breda Ba. 88 “Lince” or “Lynx”.…
The major air forces of the world are now developing or looking to acquire next-generation fighter aircraft that will give them superiority in the air combat domain for years to…
Since the late 2010s, the American F-35A and the French Rafale fighter jets have risen to prominence as the two most competitive Western combat aircraft for export contracts throughout much…
The video clip in this post also includes commentary from the news media at the time regarding the YF-23 and the YF-22, a rival that later evolved into the F-22…