Aircraft

Even setting aside the challenges posed by the Ukraine conflict, the Su-75 faces significant obstacles.

The Stuka was as much a psychological warfare weapon as it was an actual weapon of war.

Allvin avoided specifics regarding the F-47’s features. But he did mention that the X-planes have been testing NGAD technologies for five years now, “flying hundreds of hours, testing cutting-edge concepts,...

The benefit of canards is improved maneuverability and stability, especially at high angles of attack. But canards lead to higher observability—and hence less stealth.

The recent Ukrainian strike on the Engels-2 airbase in Russia shows the value that Kyiv places on taking the Tu-95 out of action—and how their continued operation threatens Ukraine. 

The Spiral’s primary mission, had it made it beyond the test stage, would have been a combination of reconnaissance and anti-satellite (ASAT) warfare.

The MiG-29’s impressive design features have not always translated to aerial victories.

The X-15 was a key bridge between conventional atmospheric flight and spaceflight.

Until the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) platform is confirmed, the KC-135 will continue handling the Air Force’s aerial refueling needs—potentially until 2050 or later.

Boeing’s unconventional X-32 prototype was not adopted by the Pentagon—but would go on to influence multiple aspects of other warplanes.

Sixth-generation planes are only a marginal enhancement over fifth-generation ones—and China has yet to fully build out their fifth generation. Why would Beijing still be investing in those systems if...

If killing the A-10 program is the Air Force’s solution for paying for the F-47, then the Air Force is truly lost. President Donald J. Trump’s decision to award Boeing...