Skyraider Returns: Why The US Has Resurrected The Vietnam-Era Combat Plane Name
Michael Conley, head of the Air Force Special Operations Command, announced in March 2025 that the newly developed OA-1K ...
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The US Military's Last Propeller-Driven Fighter Plane Was A Star In Vietnam
Initially, it was idealized as a dive and torpedo bomber, but the end of the war changed America's plans for the new aircraft. The A-1 was first introduced to the U.S. military in 1946 ...
The DC-7: Last Of The Douglas Propeller-Powered Transports
The lifespan of Douglas’ last major piston engine-powered transport was cut short by the advent of the jet age.
How Has The US Navy Extended The KC-130T's Refueling Capabilities?
Upgraded with NP2000 propellers, the US Navy’s KC-130T tanker can refuel more aircraft than ever, boosting the power and range of the whole fleet.
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When the A-1 Skyraider Shot Down Two MiG-17 Jets Over Vietnam
The MiG pilots had completely misjudged the Skyraiders, possibly assuming their speed advantage would ensure early ...
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US military's F-35 planes could cost taxpayers $1.7 trillion
The US military designed the F-35 to fill roles for the Air Force, Marines, and Navy. US taxpayers could be on the hook for $1.7 trillion over the lifetime of the ambitious and versatile F-35 fleet.
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A-1 Skyraider: The Air Force’s Last Propellor Plane
The U.S. military has long relied upon jet engines for its fighter and attack aircraft. As early as the ... Harrison joined the US Air Force as a Pilot Trainee but was medically discharged.
US investigators say Alaska plane was overweight for icy conditions in crash that killed 10
A commuter plane that crashed on sea ice off Alaska, killing all 10 people on board, was half a ton overweight for the ...