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The USAF received its first F-111 in 1967. In March, the jet entered the action. Then the issues began. F-111 weapons loadout. Image Credit: Creative Commons. F-111: The 1964 F-111…
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The USAF received its first F-111 in 1967. In March, the jet entered the action. Then the issues began. F-111 weapons loadout. Image Credit: Creative Commons. F-111: The 1964 F-111…
The plane which sparked my interest in military aviation was a bulbous, slow, docile-looking jet: the all-weather A-6 Intruder. A-6 Intruder. Image Credit: Creative Commons. I have always been fixated…
In the 21st century, the Apache has served in Iraq and Afghanistan for two decades. AH-64-Apache-Helicopter. The Boeing AH-64 was named after the Apache tribe, a group of skilled horse…
Forty-seven aircraft carriers, including amphibious assault ships, are operational. U.S. Navy flattops make up over a third. Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Artist Rendering. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Fourteen navies operate 47…
Even though other modern properties are made to be remade repeatedly, Top Gun's story needs to be more complicated and realistic. Top Gun: Maverick Promo Photo. Top Gun: Maverick is proving…
Three squadrons of Eagle IIs might replace three F-15C/D squadrons if the Air Force eventually gets 80 F-15EX aircraft. F-15EX image provided by Boeing. The F-15E/F Super Eagle II program…
The Vought F4U Corsair was a big reason why American forces were able to beat Japanese Zero fighters in the air. Vought F4U Corsair. Christian D. Orr, a military analyst,…
The USS Iowa had an admirable track record in battle. It turned out to be a flexible ship. It was also resilient enough to sustain damage and carry on steaming.…
The U.S. Navy ship USS Nautilus could go anywhere and do a great job at whatever it was asked to do. The USS Nautilus permanently docked at the US Submarine…
If events had unfolded differently a few years ago, Japan might already use an updated version of its stealth YF-23 fighter. Image: Creative Commons. Northrop Grumman designed a new Japanese…