News & Perspectives On Global Defense Industry
23rd April 2024
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The United States Air Force requested 750 F-22 Raptor stealth planes. Yet because they were constructed for a previous age, they could only produce 186. F-22. Image Credit: Creative Commons.…
The F-5 is a notable American jet because it gave rise to the T-38 Talon, the world's most mass-produced supersonic trainer. Image: Creative Commons. The year 2022 will be dominated…
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…
In its different versions, the F-16 Fighting Falcon will remain a lethal predator in the sky for decades. Image of F-16 Fighter. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Over the past four…
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,…
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 House has voted against retiring the F-22 Raptor for now, but 21 A-10 Warthogs will be retired from service in 2019. A-10 Warthog. Image: Creative Commons. Efforts by the…
On January 1, 1970, the remaining B-58 was officially retired. Only eight of the original 116 B-58s are still flying. B-58 Hustler. Image Credit: US Air Force. The United States…
The XB-70A was supposed to have speeds up to Mach 3.1 (2,056 miles per hour, or 3,309 kilometers per hour). XB-70: Artist Rendering. Strategic bomber XB-70A Valkyrie can penetrate deep…
Before their 1953 withdrawal, 282 P-82s and F-82s were built, compared to roughly 15,000 P-51s (the same year the Korean Armistice was signed). F-82 Twin Mustang. Image Credit: Creative Commons.…
