Author: Jake Thompson

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is not only another fighter plane—it is a legend of the past in the air. Mass-produced in staggering numbers,

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk never possessed the appearance of the Mustang, nor did it possess the brute force power of the Thunderbolt, but in men’s

There’s always been something compulsive about the notion of a covert American plane flying across the sky at impossible velocities—so quick it could make even

Grumman F6F Hellcat is revered as one of the genuine warhorses of World War II, a fighter aircraft that bridged dependable engineering with dependability and

In the high-stakes arena of combat flight, a fighter plane is worth as much as a heartbeat. A simple modification can make an airplane a

Air superiority has always formed the cornerstone of American doctrine, and the Air Force has never been satisfied to rest on its laurels. The introduction

Anytime people mention the best fighter plane ever, the P-38 Lightning comes out. Designed in the late 1930s by genius Kelly Johnson and his team

The U.S. Navy’s newest plane isn’t a sexy stealth bomber or a showstopping missile—it’s a fuel-carrying drone. On the surface, the MQ-25 Stingray may look

When the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 took to the airways in 1970, it was something more than another commercial airliner—it represented a hope for airlines keen

Today’s aerial warfare scene has to stay on the cutting edge, costing a whopping sum. Countries invest billions in cutting-edge stealth, velocity, and armaments to

As Boeing’s Starliner finally took off from Cape Canaveral with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams strapped in, the moment was met with relief and

The Abrams tank has been a pillar of American land power for decades, but the Army is now envisioning it for a new era in