Military Aviation

Explore the world of military aviation with stories about fighters and transport aircraft.

learn how many x-15s were built

How Many X-15s Were Built?

The North American X-15 experimental rocket-powered aircraft were used for high-speed and high-altitude research flights in the 1950s and 1960s. But how many were made?

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation
learn about the first boeing aircraft

The First Boeing Aircraft: A Look Back In Time

Discover the story of the first Boeing aircraft, from its inception as a simple seaplane to Boeing's later commercial success. Get to know the history of the first Boeing airplane.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation

Is the SR-71 Blackbird Still in Service?

Learn when and why the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was retired from USAF and NASA service.

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation
How Many F-22 Raptors Were Built?

How Many F-22 Raptors Were Built?

The sophisticated F-22 Raptor was built by Lockheed Martin and their partner Boeing. However how many F-22 Raptors were built?

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation
The high cost of the F-22 Raptor

The Sky High Cost of the F-22 Raptor

Although the F-22 Raptor is unrivaled in the air, its price is astounding, leading to an early end to manufacturing. It's an expensive fighter plane, but how much did the F-22 Raptor cost?

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation
Lockheed Martin made 195 F-22 Raptors

Who Made the F-22 Raptor?

The F-22 is an advanced air superiority fighter jet made for the US Air Force. But who made the F-22 Raptor?

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation
The F-22 was supposed to have another name when Lockheed Martin developed it

Why Is the F-22 Called the Raptor?

Discover the origin of the F-22 fighter jet's name, the Raptor.

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation

What is the Top Speed of the Lockheed Martin F-35?

You've probably heard of the F-35, but do you know how fast the plane really is?

Tobias Holm
Military Aviation