Attack helicopters are one of the deadliest forms of traditional combat, but that platform seems to be getting phased out in favor of another weapon of choice.
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When watching military aviator movies, you might have heard the pilots call out "fox " with a number before firing missiles. Here's why they do that.
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Everyone knows the Wright brothers for their famous first airplane flight in 1903. But the inventor of the modern helicopter was arguably just as influential.
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The Beluga line marked an important step for Airbus, helping it move into the world of oversized freight. Unfortunately, it didn't last long.
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Many iconic planes flew in WW2, but the Curtiss-Wright CW-21 Demon wasn't one of them. Despite that, the CW-21 had a lot going for it. Here's the story.
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These two impressive helicopters have proven their versatility, but the H145 and the EC145 have unique qualities.
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Supersonic jets might not pique your interest, but what about fighters that can fly backwards? What can do truly it and what are the limitations?
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Planes revolutionized warfare in the 20th Century, and these fighter jets represent the best in military innovation during their time.
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There have been hundreds of combat aircraft through the years and not all of them can claim they're never been shot down from an opposing aircraft.
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Russian-based aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi manufactures quite the fleet for its home country, of course, but provides for several other nations as well.
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Cummins is most notable for its diesel engines, however, this airplane engine isn't one of them. Here's what the company is currently innovating for the future.
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The SR-71 Blackbird spy plane is well known for its remarkably high speed flights. The word slow isn't commonly associated with this aircraft.
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The AH-64 Apache is probably as advanced as modern attack helicopters get. But do the Apache's capabilities extend to flying upside down? Here's the answer.
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The F-22 Raptor may have been discontinued, but it's still a significant part of the U.S. Air Force's arsenal. Who built these iconic planes, and where?
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A jet engine doesn't have spirals for noise reduction and aesthetic reasons only. They provide safety not just to humans.
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Autonomous helicopters exist -- mostly. They are currently solely in the realm of experimental military hardware, but they're out there. Here's what we know.
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The Airbus A321 XLR is making headways on the market. The new aircraft on the scene is also replacing a popular Boeing plane. Here's why this plane succeeds.
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With the announcement of the anticipated sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet in March 2025, many are wondering how the plane got its name. Here's what we know.
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The F-22 Raptor is known for its high top speed and its ability to cruise above the speed of sound, but how far can it go without stopping for gas?
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These days, nuclear power is mostly confined to the sea. But have any nations ever experimented with taking nuclear power to the skies? Here's the story.
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The C-130 military transport has been in use for decades among many nations' militaries thanks to its reliability, endurance, and immense capability.
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The accident-prone North American F-100 Super Sabre broke the sound barrier in 1953, setting the stage for an arms race from other nations.
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Florida tops the charts when it comes to private jet travel, and it's not just because of the good weather. Here's why private jet owners choose Florida.
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The SR-71 Blackbird flies at extremely high speeds and altitudes, adding Aluminum to its tires can help to prevent damage during fast landings.
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You'd expect that nations would always want to fly the latest fighter jets, but there are some ancient ones out there. This is the oldest one still in use.
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Among the many hand signals that pilots and ground crews flash each other, the claw is pretty distinctive, and it has a very specific use case.
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A headbutt maneuver sounds like a physical action. While it's intimidating, there's no physical contact made between two planes to accomplish it.
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