8 Private Jets That Are Faster Than The Gulfstream 550
The Gulfstream G550 is seriously fast, but newer aircraft from Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Dassault are faster, with some approaching the speed of sound.
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Why Did Some WWII Bombers Have Glass Nose Cones?
WWII-era bombers are almost instantly recognizable for their distinctive glass nose cones, but there's a functional reason behind the design choice.
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12 Experimental US Aircraft That Broke Unbelievable Records
From the Wright Flyer's first flight in 1903 to 2026 and beyond, U.S.-designed aircraft have been setting and break flight records for over a century.
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5 Fighter Jets With The Most Powerful Radar Systems
Fighter jets rely on advanced radar systems, each of which is often created with a specific goal in mind. This makes "most powerful" a complicated question.
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Why Do Apache Helicopters Have A Giant Sensor On The Nose?
The Apache helicopter's giant nose sensor is one of its most distinctive features, but there's an important reason for its size and position on the aircraft.
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Boeing's Cutting-Edge Fighter Jet Takes A Big Step Towards US Air Force Overseas Deployment
Boeing's newest iteration of the long-serving F-15 fighter jet is finally being deployed overseas for the first time, and this one has some serious tech.
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Saab's Supersonic Stealth Fighter Drone Could Completely Change Aerial Warfare
Unveiled at a Swedish air show, the plane could use artificial intelligence to help human pilots of other planes. And that's just the beginning of plans for it.
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5 Of The Most Legendary Aircraft Carriers To Ever Roam The Seven Seas
Here are some of the most legendary aircraft carriers to ever roam the seven seas.
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5 Aircraft Owned By Celebrity Pilot Harrison Ford
Han Solo is famous for his piloting poise behind the controls of the Millennium Falcon, but Harrison Ford is an accomplished pilot in his own right.
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Why US Marines Don't Fly Apache Or Black Hawk Helicopters
The U.S.' Apache and Black Hawk helicopters are iconic, but the USMC doesn't fly either of them. Here's why the Marine Corps has decided against both.
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Why Did Huey Helicopters Fly With The Doors Open?
The UH-1 Huey, famous for the role it played in the Vietnam War, would very rarely fly with its doors closed. Ordinarily they stayed open, and for good reason.
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The 12 Most Innovative Fighter Jets From Every Generation
From the Me 262 to the F-35, these innovative fighter jets transformed aerial combat with new engines, aerodynamics, weapons, and pilot interfaces.
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8 Propeller Planes Powered By Diesel Engines
Diesel engine planes are not a common sight nowadays, but not too long ago, they were at the cutting edge of long-distance, slow-moving aviation.
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China's J-16 Fighter Jets Go Head-To-Head With Rafales For The First Time In History
The Shenyang J-16 and Dassault Rafale are both tenured 4.5th-generation fighters, but we had to wait until 2026 for the two planes to go one-on-one.
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America Drops Experimental Drone Battalion After Less Than A Year In Operation
The U.S. Army is all-in on drones, but that hasn't stopped it from phasing out a drone battalion that's only been operating since November 2025.
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Why Navy Pilots Call Themselves 'Aviators' – But Air Force Pilots Don't
While the words mean the same thing to most, "pilot" and "aviator" can have separate meanings in the U.S. military when it comes to the Navy and Air Force.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Vs F-22 Raptor: How Do These Fighter Jets Actually Compare?
From stealth and speed to weapons and maneuverability, the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-22 Raptor take very different approaches to air combat.
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What Speed Do Fighter Jets Land At?
With fighter jets designed for high speed and maneuverability, their landing speeds naturally differ from commercial airliners — but not as much as you suspect.
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The Popular Fighter Jet You Probably Didn't Know Was Built By Samsung
While the U.S. has a history of selling fighter jets to its allies, there are instances where they're built on-site by local companies like Korea's Samsung.
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Why Do Fighter Jets Tend To Fly In Pairs?
Flying in formation pairs is more than just a flashy trick for air shows. There's a practical reason for fighter jets to stick together in this manner.
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What Makes The Canopies Of Modern Fighter Jets Like The F-35 So Special?
From extreme weather to enemy attacks and electromagnetic interference, there are many forces fighter jet canopies are designed to defend against.
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5 Of The Worst Fighter Planes To Fly In World War 2
World War II fielded some of the first iconic fighter jets in military history. It also saw the arrival of some profound early failures in aviation design.
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Want To Fly In A Real Fighter Jet? Here's Where You Can Do It
There are only a few people worldwide who have the training and skills necessary to fly a fighter jet professionally. That doesn't mean you can never fly one.
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Why Fighter Jet Afterburners Create Glowing 'Shock Diamonds'
The glowing "shock diamonds" that appear in a fighter jet's exhaust are striking to look at, but the physics behind their formation is even more fascinating.
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This 1970s-Era Fighter Jet Boasts One Feature That Even Fifth Generation Fighters Lack
Jet fighters require clean air to operate their engines, both free-flowing and without any debris. Only one older fighter can handle both issues easily.
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Not The F-35: This US Fighter Jet Can Go The Fastest Without Using An Afterburner
The F-35 has a top speed of Mach 1.6, but it requires afterburners to reach that. Its cruise speed is much lower, meaning other jets can cruise faster.
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What Makes A Fighter Pilot A 'Flying Ace'?
While you might think being an "ace" pilot is just a way of saying someone is good at flying, when it comes to combat, it does have a very specific meaning.
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