The thrust disparity underscores a fundamental design difference: widebodies prioritize endurance and payload, while ...

Aircraft that fly via propellers often require less fuel than fighter jets, which is one of the reasons the U.S. military still uses propeller-driven aircraft. Still ...

Beyond-visual-range (BVR) fighting did not emerge as a significant aspect of aerial warfare until the 1950s, but it has become increasingly important as detection technology has advanced. The recent ...

Fighter plane tails were dramatically reshaped after the advent of “fly-by-wire” controls, rendering the aircraft’s stability irrelevant. What’s in a tail? The tail of a fighter aircraft, specifically ...

The Blue Angels have a long history of service with the U.S. Navy, having been established back in 1946. Soaring above awestruck audiences, these highly-skilled active-duty Navy and Marine aviators ...