As the first operational Mach 2 bomber, the B-58 pushed the boundaries of aerodynamic design, propulsion, and avionics, positively influencing subsequent aircraft. During the Cold War, the Americans ...

Pilots and crews prepare for missions with complex practice and scenario planning. Crews have to work through what happens if their plan falls apart. For B-2 bombers, that means training for ...

Since its founding in 1947, the U.S. Air Force has operated a variety of aircraft. It has plenty of bombers, fighters, transport planes, and more, but not everything the Air Force flies is exceptional ...

The Hustler’s futuristic delta wing, J79 engines, and record-shattering speed made it a Cold War icon. Early development reveals how engineers fought aerodynamic unknowns, engine limits, and ...