What Makes the A-10 Go BRRRT!
An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The A-10 is used for close air support throughout Afghanistan.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Gary…
Read moreHonoring the Legacy of the F-84F Thunderstreak
Overshadowed by the F-86 The F-84F was conceived as an upgraded variant of the earlier F-84 Thunderjet. It had a new fuselage, a more powerful engine, and a wider wingspan….
Read moreDouglas F4D Skyray: The 10 Minute K.i.l.l.e.r
The F4D Skyray, (nicknamed the “Ford” for its “F”, “Four” and “D” used in the designation), came about from a 1947 United States Navy requirement to find a competitive Mach…
Read moreWhy the F-15 Eagle is the Best Fighter Aircraft of All Time
USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Performance “What is the best fighter aircraft of all time?” It seems like a straightforward question, and the answer should be simple in theory. The F-22…
Read moreP-51D Mustang: Legendary American Fighter with British Engine
Photo: Airwolfhound North American P-51 Mustang came to life thanks to a British initiative. As big war in Europe was getting increasingly imminent, the Royal Air Force tried to procure…
Read moreA-1 Skyraider: The Best Prop-driven Attack Aircraft?
Excellent combat capabilities The Douglas AD/A-1 Skyraider, also dubbed ‘Spad’, was not particularly graceful in appearance. With its barrel-like fuselage and rigid lines the Skyraider looks were hardly as attractive…
Read moreAccidental Joyride in a Supersonic Lightning Fighter
On July 22, 1966, Walter “Taffy” Holden, an engineer and commander of No.33 Maintenance Unit RAF, took off in a supersonic English Electric Lightning fighter aircraft. As absurd as it…
Read moreThe Most Dangerous Aircraft to Have Ever Flown
Since the First World War, aircraft have been critical in winning significant battles. They can not only offer fire support from the air, but they can also do reconnaissance missions….
Read moreThe Northrop F-5 Supersonic Fighter: Everything you need to know
The Northrop F-5 is small, doesn’t have a powerful engine, and only has two hard points for air-to-air missiles. Still, the fact that this third-gen is still in service today,…
Read more8 Aircraft That Were Recalled from Retirement As Drones
It is often rare that an aircraft is retired and disposed of with disregard to the resources, manpower, and flight hours that were spent on it. That is why storage…
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