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The Top 5 Fighter Planes in History

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:April 9, 2025
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Several fighter planes from the jet age of aviation history may be in the top five. Image: Creative Commons. Here Are the Top 5 Fighter Planes of All Time -…

The 5 Greatest Attack Helicopters

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:April 9, 2025
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The Apache was first flown in September 1975 by Hughes Helicopters (now M.D. Helicopters) by Boeing. The U.S. Army started using it in April 1986. AH-64-Apache-Helicopter. I realized the other…

U.S. Air Force Bombers: How Many?

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:May 5, 2023
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Depending on availability, the U.S. Air Force has 141 bombers. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base completes a fly-over during the Sound of Speed Airshow at…

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 31, 2023
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he would rather think about exporting the B-21 after it has been "tested and fully furnished." B-21 Raider. Image Credit: U.S. Air Force. Suppose that…

There Will Be A Stealth Sixth-Generation Fighter

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 31, 2023
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Japan decided to join the British-Italian sixth-generation fighter program public last week. It might change everything. Tempest Artist Rendition. Image Credit: Industry Handout. After months of speculation, Japan confirmed that…

Why No F-13 or F-17 US Military Fighter Jets?

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 31, 2023
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Two FY-17 prototypes are taken care of by the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance, California, and the Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. An Air Force F-16 Viper taxis…

A-10 Warthog In Stealth? Take It Away

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 1, 2023
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The A-10 was built with the ability to strike ground targets while maintaining top maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitudes. A-10 Warthog. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Back a few months,…

The Hypersonic Brick Combatant?

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 1, 2023
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While the F-4 was officially retired from active U.S.U.S. Air Force duty in 1996, many Phantom IIs of various varieties may still be seen in museums worldwide. F-4 Phantom. Image…

The SR-71 Blackbird Avoided 4,000 Shots

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 1, 2023
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Although no SR-71 was lost to enemy fire, the fast Blackbird was eventually grounded due to political bickering and a lack of finances. SR-71 spy plane. Image Credit: Creative Commons.…

Do We Finally Have A New, 6th-Generation Fighter With Hypersonic Armament?

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 1, 2023
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The development of the Tempest was the subject of a $347 million agreement last year. Sri Lanka, Sweden, and Indian governments are discussing joining forces. Artist Rendering of Tempest Fighter.…

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