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By Eli Becht

Yak-28: A Versatile Turbojet Aircraft Of The Cold War

The Yak-28 was a turbojet that could wear many hats and it wore a lot of them when tensions were high during the Cold War. Here's everything we know.

By Richard Sachek

Su-47: The Coolest Fighter Jet Russia Didn't Build

The Su-47 was an ambitious project by the Soviet Union that would deliver a highly maneuverable fighter jet to the Russian Air Force. Here's what we know.

By Chris Littlechild

Incredible Features Of The Saab Jas 39 Gripen: Sweden's Greatest Fighter Jet

The Jas 39 Gripen came about as a result of Sweden's Bas 90 program from the 1970s which sought to protect the fleet from Cold War conflicts.

By Richard Sachek

How The MQ-9 Reaper Drone Is Changing How The Military Feels About Traditional Runways

The MQ-9 dirt landing builds on the success of another Reaper drone that set down on a rural highway.

By Jeff Harper

10 Best Military Drones In The World In 2023

Here in 2023 militaries around the world utilize drones without human pilots for war and defense. Here are the best military drones in the world today.

By Luke Mitchell

Every Fighter Jet Featured In Top Gun, Ranked Worst To Best

The "Top Gun" franchise is a global legend, not least due to its thrilling air combat. Here is every fighter jet featured in Top Gun, ranked from worst to best.

By Luke Mitchell

10 Best Military Light Utility Vehicles In The World In 2023

All-terrain vehicles are essential articles of military machinery in armed forces worldwide. Here are the best Military Light Utility Vehicles in service today.

By Dave McQuilling

NASA's X-57 Electric Plane Will Never Fly

The project is set to wrap in September 2023, but NASA claims that the finalization of "flight operations" won't include X-57's first flight.

By Justin Owen

11 Scariest Military Applications Of AI

The last century of mechanized warfare is facing a new revolution, one with AI front and center. Here are the 11 scariest military applications of AI.

By Kat Olvera

10 Military Aircraft That Are Way More Dangerous Than They Look

Throughout history, military aircraft have evolved to meet the demands of warfare. But some military aircraft have proven far more dangerous than the rest.

By Justin Owen

The 10 Oldest Aircraft That Are Still In Service Today

Aircraft have a much longer lifespan than many other vehicles, and some have been in service for a long time. Here are 10 of the longest-flying planes.

By Daniel Trock

Skyborg: The Drone That Could Revolutionize Air Force Operations

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has been concocting new ways to assist in the information-gathering process,

By Alex Hevesy

The Story Behind The Original MiG Soviet Fighter Plane

The Mikoyan-Gurevich known as the MiG-3 was a Soviet Union-era warplane manufactured during World War II.

By Richard Sachek

This Is The X-66A: NASA's Next Highly-Experimental X-Plane

NASA unveiled a new experimental and highly efficient airplane that it's developing to help reduce carbon emissions worldwide. Here's what you need to know.

By Chris Littlechild

Here's What Makes The GE90 Jet Engine So Incredible

Upon developing the GE90 jet engine, General Electric became instrumental in pushing forward the technology that allows for modern, efficient air travel.

By Dave McQuilling

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Teases Aviation Careers In Impressive Reveal Trailer

Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming next year, and it's teasing aviation careers, which is an oft-requested addition to the game. We have all the details.

By Daniel Feininger

5 Of The Most Iconic Military Motorcycles Of All Time

Soldiers once rode horses, but then the motorcycle was born and the military took notice. These rugged bikes are the most recognizable in military history.

By Jeff Harper

10 Legendary U.S. Military Aircraft That Were Retired Too Soon

Over the past 100 years, military aircraft have played an important role in combat. Here are 10 legendary U.S. military aircraft that were retired too soon.

By Daniel Feininger

EA-6B Prowler: The Electronic Warfare Aircraft That Never Ceased To Impress

The EA-6B Prowler became an essential aircraft needed for combat flight missions. Here is everything you need to know about this impressive aircraft.

By Eli Shayotovich

Why The World's First Jet Airliner Was A Failure (But Still Revolutionary)

Before Boeing and Douglas, the 'Comet' was the first jet-fueled airliner to carry passengers, but its trailblazing was not without some significant failures.

By Chris Littlechild

This Jet-Powered Soviet Airliner Had A Unique (But Dangerous) Design

The Tupolev TU-104 was particularly dangerous when going in for fast landings without conventional brakes.

By Chris Littlechild

Here's How Much It Costs To Own A Private Jet

Every private jet user's situation and needs are different, so the cost will come down to taste.

By Nathan P. Gibson

10 Best Military Drones In The World In 2024

Military drones have been a staple of warfare for over a century. Here are the 10 best drones that can be found in modern militaries around the world in 2024.

By Richard Sachek

Features That Made The Navy's P-8A Poseidon So Much Scarier Than It Looks

The P-8's first production aircraft was delivered to the Navy in 2012 and in a rare moment for military projects,

By Tushar Mehta

Viral Video Shows U.S. Navy Weapon System Targeting A Civilian Plane, Here's What Happened

A viral video seemingly showed a U.S. military anti-aircraft gun aiming at a civilian passenger plane, but luckily, the plane was never under any threat.

By Richard Sachek

This '60s British Turboprop Plane Is So Good, It's Still In Service Today

Avro pursued the 748, a medium sized "feederliner" to transport passengers on short hops from small regional airports to larger operating hubs.

By Richard Sachek

Why The U.S. Air Force Wants To Retire The F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet

The Air Force is requesting that Congress retire 32 of the Block 20 F-22 Rapter aircraft citing costs.