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7 Reasons Why The US Air Force Still Operates The B-52
From nuclear deterrence to missile truck missions, the B-52 Stratofortress remains essential to US airpower even in 2026.
Here's Why The B-21 Raider Has The US Air Force Excited
The B-21 represents a generational leap over the aging B-2 and offers a new way of fighting in most heavily contested of space.
The 5 Largest US Air Force Bases By Active Personnel In 2026
Even the smallest of these big hitters has more than 7,000 troops at its disposal.
The Striking Differences Between The B-2 Spirit & B-21 Raider
How does the successor of the first stealth bomber compare?
Why The B‑2 Spirit Bomber Is Such A Breakthrough For Aviation
The B-2 Spirit was a major breakthrough in US Air Force airpower, enabling the service to project power through almost any defended airspace.
Highly Versatile Multi-Mission Bomber: Why The B-1 Lancer Was Resurrected From The Dead
The B-1B came back from the dead thanks to a doctrinal shift in how US bombers should operate and the need for a bridge ahead of the B-2 Spirit.
Inside The B-2 Spirit Bomber’s Secret Crew Rest Areas
Why the B-2's rest areas are functional, not comfortable and the tales of a "mini-fridge" are overblown.
Why The B‑2 Spirit Is The 1st Stealth Bomber Of Its Kind
The B-2 was a generational leap in strategic stealth bombing capabilities and is not be superseded until 2027 when the B-21 is to enter service.
The Last Boeing‑Built Heavy Bomber Still Airworthy
Discover the veteran Boeing warbird still on duty.
Do USAF B-2 Spirit Bombers Have Beds?
Basic amenities wrapped in stealth give B-2 crews the stamina to steer America’s quietest bomber through forty-hour, round-the-world missions.
Why This Long-Range Bomber Will Likely Be The 1st Jet Aircraft To Reach 100 Years Of Continuous Flying
Continuous upgrades, new engines, and modern radar are keeping the B-52 Stratofortress on track to become the first jet aircraft to reach 100 years!
Why This Air Force Base Needed A $130 Million Upgrade To Handle This 6th-Generation Combat Aircraft
Ellsworth is requiring at least $1.5 billion in upgrades to host the B-21, with a similar amount needed for Dyess.
How Many B-36 Peacemakers Are Left?
The B-36 Peacemaker lived up to its name, never dropping a bomb in malice, but how many remain today?
The Top 10 Superior Bombers Flying Today
The future of long-range strike aviation is here, and it's more adaptable than ever before.
2 Years Since Its 1st Flight: What's The Latest With The B-21 Raider?
The B-21 is the newest stealth strategic bomber, and it is progressing rapidly as it prepares to enter service in a couple of years.
The 7 Largest US Air Force Bases By Land Area
A closer look at the biggest real estate in the USAF.
Why Is The B-52J Bomber Becoming A Nightmare For The US Air Force In 2025?
The B-52J upgrade is running late and costing more—making the US Air Force’s strategy to keep the bomber flying into the 2050s a potential nightmare.
How Many B‑17 Flying Fortresses Were Built?
With over 12,000 Boeing B-17s produced, the Flying Fortress is the most produced Boeing bomber and the second most produced bomber of WWII.
What Was The Only Mach 2 Bomber To Serve Aboard A US Navy Carrier?
The aircraft was extremely unique in design and capabilities.
