Over the past 80 years, the air forces of the world have ripped through the skies in five generations of jet fighters. The common denominator of all five generations is the jet engine, an invention so ...

On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules-known as the "Spruce Goose"-for the first and only time. Built ...

I visited Dayton, Ohio, to tour the museum, which features more than 350 aircraft and missiles. Highlights included historic Air Force One planes and the only B-2 bomber on display in the world. When ...

The C-17 has a reputation as a versatile aircraft that has played a part in a wide range of transport missions for troops, cargo, and medical evacuation.

Boeing is best recognized by the general public today for its giant commuter jets (as well as more than a few in-air mishaps with the 737 Max of late), and more entartaining projects like building a ...

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration alongside a P-51 Mustang during the Heritage Flight tribute at the New York Air Show in Montgomery, New York, Aug. 24, 2025. The Heritage ...

The U.S. military is known for having some beastly machines in its ranks. On one hand, you have your comparatively small yet extremely lethal weapon platforms, such as the venerated and equally feared ...