Air Warfare
The U.S. Air Force Just Got Its First New Skyraiders
Built by defense contractor L3Harris, the OA-1K Skyraider II won the Armed Overwatch Program and is…
Why the Soviet Union’s Yak-3 Fighter Was the Perfect…
This bird is an enduring symbol of Soviet resistance—and perseverance—during the darkest days of…
The Philippines Is Building Up Its Air Force—and…
First flown in the 1970s, the F-16 is still heavily relied upon, particularly among smaller…
How the AV-8B Harrier “Jump Jet” Paved the Way for the…
Despite various design refinements in the AV8-B, the updated Harrier is still regarded as difficult…
The Su-27’s Legacy for the Russian Air Force
The Su-27’s legacy for Russian military aviation cannot be understated. The Sukhoi Su-27’s story…
Why the U.S. Navy Needs the P-8 Poseidon Now More than…
The P-8 contract was awarded at a time when Boeing’s reputation was still sterling—when Boeing was…
Can the F-47 Beat the F-22? Here’s What to Know
Allvin avoided specifics regarding the F-47’s features. But he did mention that the X-planes have…
Russia Wants to Sell North Korea MiG-29s. Should the…
The MiG-29’s impressive design features have not always translated to aerial victories. Last…
The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
The finished Phantom served as proof of concept that a jet could indeed operate from an aircraft…
America’s Vought F4U Corsair Terrified the Japanese…
The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189…
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