The F-4 Phantom II came with flaws, but its flexibility meant it became the muscle of US air power and helped pave the way ...

One nation historically dominated the fighter jet export market: the Soviet Union, whose simple, rugged aircraft spread ...

Few fighter aircraft have enjoyed the longevity and global reach of the MiG-21, a supersonic interceptor that became one of ...

The Crusader was active during the Vietnam War, ‘scoring’ 19 air-to-air victories for three losses, the best ratio of any US ...

History is filled with military aircraft that looked like expensive miscalculations long before they ever saw combat.

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, ...

First flying in 1949 the Il-28 Beagle was a twin-engined straight-winged jet bomber powered by the Klimov VK-1 jet engine, an ...

WASHINGTON (WCSC) - Nearly 800 people were arrested in the first national demonstration against the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago. The rally began on Oct. 21, 1967, at the Lincoln Memorial with ...

After 62 years, across wars, variants and uninterrupted service, the Indian Air Force retired the last of its MiG-21 fighter interceptors last week. And coinciding with what is unanimously the end of ...

On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force retired its last Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter jets after more than 60 years of active service. This fast and nimble Soviet-designed fighter was for ...

Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force’s total lifespan. The MiG-21 is often thought of as synonymous with the Indian Air Force, ...