“What happens to a jet when it loses its engine? It becomes a rock.” The blunt aphorism recalled by retired U.S. Navy Naval Flight Officer Josh Bennet sums up one of the most decisive factors in a ...

From the outside, many of the US military’s fighter jets can be difficult to discern from one another—especially when the jet’s alphabetical and numerical designations are so similar. The F-15 and the ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is highly regarded because of its remarkable maneuverability, combat radius, and multi-role capabilities. With its cutting-edge technological features, air-to-air engagement ...

Two is one and one is none; This saying speaks volumes about the role of redundant systems within the military. In life-or-death situations such as combat, having a working backup could mean the ...

The F-15 was built to be big, tough, and powerful, while the F-16 was built to be small, smart, and fast. The F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon are both iconic American fighter aircraft. Often ...