Small Cargo Operations: A Look At The Short 330 Cargo Aircraft
The Short 330 was a pioneer in small cargo operations, setting the stage for future regional freighters. Find out how it ...
Which Plane Does The US Air Force Thunderbirds Fly?
The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's demonstration flying group, and they have specially modified planes to do it.
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Skyraider II: US Air Force’s retro Vietnam-era warbird makes a modern comeback
The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a modernized Vietnam-style combat plane built for close air support, ISR, and ...
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US Air Force dubs new OA-1K armed crop duster ‘Skyraider II’ ahead of first delivery
The US Air Force and Special Operations Command are preparing to field the new low-cost close air support platform developed ...
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US Air Force first to accept official combat drones
The age of the piloted fighter aircraft may not be over but the US Air Force has shown that it may be time to start ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
The propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the ...
US Air Force in Crisis as Only 6 in 10 Aircraft Mission-Ready
An aircraft is considered "mission-capable" when it can perform at least one of its core missions. According to Air & Space Forces Magazine, the Air Force's average ...
10 Can't-Miss Military Planes On Display At The US Air Force National Museum
The US Air Force Museum boasts the world's greatest aircraft displays with some of its rarest and most iconic aircraft.
Air Force general says service’s newest plane could be used over the US-Mexico border
The Skyraider II is designed to conduct precision strikes and fly armed reconnaissance missions for troops on the ground.