On Friday evening, Northrop Grumman and the Air Force finally unveiled America’s new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, but almost immediately people began asking — isn’t that just an updated B-2 Spirit? At first glance, that seems like a pretty logical question to ask. Both bombers utilize a radar-wicking flying-wing design, both are made by […]
Are Russia’s Su-57 and China’s J-20 really stealth fighters?
AirpowerRussia’s Su-57 and China’s J-20 are both significantly easier to detect than America’s stealth fighters. So what does that make them?
Doolittle’s Raiders: The legendary WWII namesake of the B-21
FeaturedThe incredible story of Doolittle’s Raiders serves as the inspiration for the name of America’s new stealth bomber. Here’s why.
Here’s your first look at the B-21 Raider, America’s new stealth bomber
FeaturedOn Friday, Northrop Grumman officially unveiled the B-21 Raider in front of a small group of spectators, offering the world its first glimpse of America’s new stealth bomber. The B-21 is the first new bomber the United States has fielded in a quarter century — since the Raider’s predecessor, the B-2 Spirit entered service in […]
Dignity and Respect: An exclusive look at how the Army is training drill sergeants for a new era
FeaturedThe Army has moved away from its old “shark attack” approach to training in favor of a new approach called “Dignity and Respect.”
The King is dead: Why would America want to retire the F-22?
FeaturedThe Air Force is planning to retire its most potent dogfighter, the F-22 Raptor. Here’s a breakdown on exactly why.
Does Iran have a stealth fighter? They wanted you to think so
FeaturedIn 2013, Iran claimed to be fielding its own stealth fighter known as the Qaher-313. Unsurprisingly, it never manifested.
Hypersonic firm Hermeus proves their Mach 5+ jet engine works
AirpowerOn Thursday, Atlanta-based aviation firm Hermeus released a dramatic new video showing their hypersonic engine successfully transitioning from turbojet to ramjet operation, paving the way for it to propel their Quarterhorse aircraft to Mach 5 and potentially even beyond. Hypersonic missiles, or weapons capable of flying and maneuvering at speeds above Mach 5, have been […]
Specs: Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
ReferencesThe Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is the world’s first (and currently only) operational stealth bomber. And here’s its rundown.
Missiles fly past Ukraine into Poland, killing 2 (UPDATED)
On DutyTwo missiles, seemingly fired at targets inside Ukraine, flew beyond the Ukrainian border into Poland on Tuesday, reportedly killing two people. UPDATE 9:30 AM EST, NOVEMBER 16: NATO has reported that the missiles that entered Poland were likely Ukrainian air defense missiles that missed their targets. “This is not Ukraine’s fault. Russia bears ultimate responsibility […]
