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The F-15 Eagle, originally designed and built by McDonnell Douglas, has been a key player in the U.S. Air Force since it was introduced to service in 1976. The F-15 quickly made a name for itself...
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The F-35 Lightning II is a top-notch American fighter jet, showing off the best in engineering and tech. Created by Lockheed Martin with help from BAe Systems and Northrop Grumman, it hit the skies...
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The UH-60 Black Hawk, introduced by Sikorsky Aircraft in 1979, is one of the most popular military helicopters worldwide. Serving as a key element of the U.S. Army and numerous other militaries...
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The UH-60 Black Hawk is by far one of the most popular and prolific military helicopters in the world. It plays a variety of roles like search and rescue, reconnaissance, transport and close-air...
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Up until the establishment of the U.S. Space Force in 2019, the U.S. Air Force has been the youngest branch in the U.S. armed forces, established just in 1947. The branch’s history, however, begins...
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The C-130 Hercules is one of the most pervasive aircraft throughout the U.S. Armed Forces. It fulfills a variety of roles from transport to tanker, and even combat in some cases. With a typical speed...
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Out of all the air forces in the world, the U.S. military is home to the largest with over 13,000 aircraft currently in its fleet. These aircraft span the range of fighters, bombers, transport, and...
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Fighter jets are easily some of the most iconic military assets in play today. They find their origin in World War II, and ever since have occupied a high status in any military because of their...
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The U.S. Air Force by far maintains the most expensive fleet of aircraft on the planet. The B-2 Spirit is chief among these with a price tag of more than $2 billion per plane. However, the U.S....
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Only three countries in the world are currently producing fifth generation aircraft with stealth technology. Russia, China and the United States sit at the top of this technological hierarchy and...
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Owning the newest and most advanced technology is paramount in military doctrine, especially when it comes to combat aircraft. Old outdated air forces can hardly compete with the newest generation of...
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Helicopters, specifically designed for military operations, first emerged during World War II. These played a series of roles but were primarily for reconnaissance and rescue missions. However, by...
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Speed is one of the most important factors when designing combat aircraft today. The first and foremost reason is survivability. Aircraft that cannot effectively maneuver, engage or disengage in...
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The Vietnam War witnessed the advent of the attack helicopter. It was the first major conflict that saw widespread use of helicopters in a combat setting. Since then, helicopters have played a role...
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The U.S. military constantly seeks to maintain a competitive advantage over its rivals by innovating technology and keeping its assets up-to-date. The main competitive advantage the United States has...
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