There are over 1,000 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets on order for the U.S. Air Force, but it is not one of the top 3 in active use currently The A-10C and F-16 are two of the most widely used fighter aircraft in the U.

U.S. Air Force pilots graduating from training courses with the T-38 Talon may be required to fly non-fighter or bomber aircraft as a result of pilot shortages, according to a new Air Force policy. The challenges in pilot inventory were outlined in an August service memo reviewed by Defense News and confirmed by an Air Force official.

The B-52J is the latest upgrade to the B-52 Stratofortress, a bomber that has been in service since the 1950s. This modernization includes new Rolls-Royce F130 engines for increased fuel efficiency and a quieter,

The U-2 Dragon Lady provided the U.S. Air Force with intelligence throughout the Cold War The U-2’s ability to fly at altitudes more than 75,000 feet made it almost impossible to detect or intercept by Soviet aircraft Currently,