Why China's J-20 Fighter Jet Is More Expensive Than America's F-35
China’s J-20 is pricier than America’s F-35. But why? Explore the hidden factors shaping the cost of two of the world’s most advanced fighter jets.
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Why The Air Force's B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is So Special Compared To Other Jets
The Air Force’s newest stealth bomber looks like the B-2, but major differences set it apart. Discover why the B-21 Raider may change modern airpower.
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How The Lockheed Constellation Made A Unique Mark On Aviation History
The Lockheed Martin Constellation was a feat for its era, earning a lasting place in the history books.
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This Is The Only Commercial Jet That Gives You A Full Three-Room Suite In The Sky
The Residence is one of the most impressive luxury suites in commercial jets. It comes with three whole rooms all to yourself, and only one airline offers it.
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This UFO Survived A Hellfire Missile And No One Knows How
The Pentagon can’t explain how a UAP withstood a Hellfire missile. Lawmakers and scientists now face a puzzle that challenges current technology.
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What Rights Does A Country Have If A Drone Breaches Its Airspace?
There have been multiple instances of aircraft entering the airspace of another country. Sometimes it's a one-off instance and benign, other times, not so much.
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Here's How Air Force Special Ops Troops Practice Seizing An Airfield
Controlling airfields and airports is vital during wartime, so Air Force and Air National Guard troops practice assaulting them by air and sea.
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Boeing Just Gave Us A Glimpse Of Its Next-Gen F/A-XX Fighter Jet Design
The future of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX program might be in doubt, but that hasn't stopped Boeing from teasing its planned design via fresh renders.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Gulfstream G650ER Private Jet
The G650ER is a record-breaking private jet. It's incredibly fast, spacious, and expensive. Here's everything you need to know about the Gulfstream G650ER.
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Here's What Could Happen If A Fighter Pilot Took Off Their Mask
While movies and other pieces of pop culture show fighter pilots with their masks hanging off all the time, what would actually happen in that scenario?
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This Boeing 737 Looks Super Strange, But Could Serve An Important Role In Defense
The E-7 Wedgetail boasts a huge dorsal fin, and could transform the modern battlefield, but questions over survivability put its future in doubt.
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Why U-2 Pilots Wear Space Suits Whenever They Fly
The U-2 spy plane flies at staggering altitudes for reconnaissance missions. Here's why pilots of these special planes require space suits during flight.
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Which Countries Buy F-16s From The United States Military?
The F-16 remains a mainstay in the U.S. military, with a high number also bought by foreign militaries.
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This Is America's Most Massive Military Jet (And How Much It Can Carry)
The United States Air Forces employs the use of many large transport aircraft, but none compare to this behemoth. In fact, it's one of the largest ever.
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This Fighter Jet Is So Advanced That Exporting It From The US Is Banned
Every so often the defense industry develops a weapon that is too valuable to national defense, so the government bars other nations from importing it.
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What Does It Mean When Fighter Pilots Say They See A 'Bogey'
If you've seen any movie about fighter pilots, you've definitely heard the word "bogey" used repeatedly. It might not mean what you think it does.
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Which Countries Use Russian Fighter Jets?
Russia is a major fighter jet exporter, rivaling the United States. Many nations import MiGs and Sukhoi fighters to arm their air forces and defend their skies.
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This 500-Foot-Wingspan Plane Might Be Boeing's Wildest Design Of All Time
In the early 2000s, Boeing explored building a record-breaking military transport plane. Here’s what made it unique, and why it remained only a concept.
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Why Is C-17 Globemaster Called The 'Moose?' The History Behind The Name
It's common for fighter jets and other aircraft to receive nicknames, but it's a little odd that an airplane would be referred to as an animal without wings.
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The Genius Engineering Behind Contra-Rotating Propellers
A contra-rotating propeller system uses two propellers spinning in opposite directions. This impressive feat of engineering changed the course of aviation.
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E-4B Nightwatch Interior: What Does The Inside Of The Doomsday Plane Look Like?
The E-4B Nightwatch is also known as the Doomsday plane and it's designed to carry our leaders through the most extreme circumstances. Here's what's inside.
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This Is One Of The Smallest Modern Fighter Jets (But It Still Has Quite The Sting)
There has been a decades-long international race to build the smallest fighter jet; this compact fighter still features the latest tech and weaponry.
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13 Of The Most Agile Fighter Jets Flying Today
These fighter jets make up for what they may lack in size with spell-binding mobility. These are the 13 most agile in the world today.
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Is The Grumman F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Still Flying Anywhere?
The F-14 Tomcat fighter may have been immortalized by "Top Gun," but its Cold War-era design means it's no longer flying the skies — or is it?
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This Fighter Jet Is The Most Fun To Fly, According To A Fighter Pilot
The appeal of a fighter jet goes beyond speed or tech, but how joyful it is to take in the air. Here's what one seasoned pilot considers the most fun to fly.
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A Human Pilot Battled An AI-Controlled F-16 In A Real Dogfight - Here's What Happened
DARPA put its AI-powered fighter jet to the test against a human pilot in a live dogfight. The outcome offers a glimpse into the future of air warfare.
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How Often Does The Doomsday Plane Fly, And Is One Always In The Air?
The U.S Air Force operates a fleet of Boeing E-4B Nightwatches, also known as "Doomsday" planes. They are only flown under specific circumstances.
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