Jet Fighters

How the F-101 “Voodoo” Fighter Got Its Name

The McDonnell F-101 flew for the United States, Canada, Taiwan, and… Colorado State University. Seriously.

How the Viet Cong Learned to Fear the Cessna A-37 Dragonfly

Cessna will always be known as a general aviation company. But Cessna has in fact crafted a formidable and proven wartime fighter in the A-37 Dragonfly. 

Messerschmitt Me 262: How the Nazis Built the World’s First Jet Fighter

The jet boasted a top speed of approximately 540 miles per hour, far surpassing the fastest Allied piston-engine fighters.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Now Has a “Viper Shield”

The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever produced.

A Russian Cargo Truck Just “Shot Down” a Sukhoi Su-25

The aircraft was on the ground at a Russian airbase in the annexed Crimea region when it was struck by a truck traveling at high speed.

Ukraine Has Received French Mirage 2000 and Dutch F-16 Fighters

Though the aircraft won't be enough to turn the tide in Kyiv's favor, they may make it that much harder for Russia to gain any further ground.

The F-5A Freedom Fighter: When Simplicity Met Lethality

The F-5A was a testament to what happens when a defense contractor actually tries to restrain its impulses and focus on making an affordable craft. 

France Shouldn’t Give Mirage Fighters to Ukraine

The last thing that Paris should want is for these impressive birds to lose reputation on the export market after being shot down.

Norway’s F-35s Are Going Green—And America’s Could Follow

The test flight used a "greener fuel blend" that contained 40% biofuel.

There Will Never Be Another Plane Like the F-86 Sabre

The Sabre combined speed, agility, and firepower as never before.

America’s YF-17 Cobra: The Greatest Warplane You’ve Never Heard Of

America’s fourth-generation warplane fleet is the most iconic and probably the greatest fleet of warplanes ever devised. Indeed, during the development phase of these multiple classes of warplanes, even more...

Lockheed Martin Hit Its F-35 Delivery Target in 2024

Lockheed Martin announced on Wednesday that it reached its high-end delivery goal for last year. In 2024, the aerospace and defense giant delivered 110 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters to the United...