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1,000 Examples Now Built: A Guide To The Variants Of The F-35 Lightning II

Each variant was designed for a specific mission and operating conditions.

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Which Fighter Jets Are Operated By The Argentine Air Force?

The force's fleet includes just two combat aircraft types.

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NASA and Lockheed Martin Unveil X-59 Supersonic Jet

The aircraft will test new technologies to reduce the sonic boom to a dull thud and gather data to support eventual supersonic flights over land.

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Why Might The F-35 Price Tag Be Increasing?

The increase in price is less than the inflation rate in the last two years.

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Half A Century: Inside The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon's Lengthy Evolution

The jet first took flight in 1974 and has stood the test of time ever since

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Son Of Blackbird: What Is The Lockheed Martin SR-72?

The hypersonic SR-72 is thought to be well on the way to flying.

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Head-Up Displays On Military Aircraft: 5 Fun Facts

From the beginning of military HUDs to the latest advanced features.

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How Did The US Navy Land A C-130 Hercules On An Aircraft Carrier?

This bizarre series of carrier landings occurred in 1963.

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How Much Does An F-35 Cost?

The cost has fallen since launch, but still reached up to over $100 million.

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Cool: Andersen Air Force Base Stages 'Elephant Walk' Of Six C-130J Super Hercules

Operation: Christmas Drop ends this year with six C-130Js of four nations providing aid all around Oceania together.

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5 Military Aircraft Types That Play A Key Role In The Italian Air Force's Diverse Fleet

Delving into the Italian Air Force's vital aircraft: combat, tanker, training, helicopters, and recon.

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Why Was The F-22 Fighter Jet Program Cancelled?

A look at why the USAF scrapped the program after just 186 jets.

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What Is 'Beast Mode' On The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II?

The Joint Strike Fighter can switch from stealthy to scary, depending on the mission.

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What's The Difference Between A Fighter Jet & An Attack Aircraft?

Though they sound similar, there are notable distinctions.

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What Exactly Is A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet?

Becoming a dominant force in the air globally, what are some examples of current-gen fighters?

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How Much Does An F-16 Cost?

The latest aircraft sell for around $70 million.

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Examined: The Boeing 757 Used As A Flying Testbed For Technology On The F-22 Fighter Jet

The modified aircraft is crucial to the next generation of US-based fighter jets.

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An Absolute Unit: Everything You Need To Know About The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

The airplane is higher than a six-story building, features an upper deck for up to 80 passengers, and can carry multiple helicopters simultaneously.

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What Are The Main Bomber Planes Used By The US Air Force?

Some of the Air Force's largest aircraft are strategic bombers.

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How Many F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Have There Been?

With only a handful of crashes throughout the years the F-35 boasts one of the best safety records among fighter jets.

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