Military Aviation
Explore the world of military aviation with stories about fighters and transport aircraft.
What Type of Fuel Do Airplanes Use?
Modern jet aircraft use a special kind of fuel. Learn more.
The Boeing B-52 Bomber History Explained
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was developed in the 1940s and 1950s. It is still in service.
How Fast Is the SR-71?
The iconic Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was designed for record-breaking speeds but how fast is the SR-71?
How a Pitot Tube Works
A pitot tube is an air pressure sensor used to measure airspeed. Here is how a pitot tube works.
What Is the Lockheed C-130 Hercules Top Speed?
It's not the fastest of aircraft, but the C-130 Hercules is still very competent.
How Many RPM Does a Jet Engine Spin?
Seeing a jet engine running makes it easy to wonder how fast it spins.
How Many B-29 Are Still Flying?
Boeing built almost 4000 B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft. But how many are still flying today?
The Story of the Accidental F-16 First Flight
An accident during a test resulted in a slightly premature first flight.
