“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 ...

An accident investigation board found that the part behind an F-16C crash in April 2024 was in a "blind spot" that Air Force mechanics can't see during maintenance. By Matt White Published Feb 7, 2025 ...

A F-15E Strike Eagle from the 40th Flight Test Squadron prepares to fire an advanced medium-range air-to-air missile near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 26, 2020. The AMRAAM is the world's most ...

Before the introduction of the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II, the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon were the US Air Force's primary fighter jets. Both of these planes were a part of the ...

Because of both its low upfront and ongoing costs, the F-16 has proven massively popular on the export market. The most widely produced fighter currently in use with the U.S. military is the F-16 ...

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 ...