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5 Fast Facts On The USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Replacement

The KC-135 is being partially replaced by the KC-46A and may be replaced by next-gen aircraft like JetZero BWB and Stunk Work’s NGAS.

We take a look at the V-22 Osprey’s role and how defective parts are creating a tragic history.

There are only a handful of nations that operate these vessels.

The KC-46A Pegasus is the Air Force’s newest tanker and is based on the Boeing 767 airliner.

The US is the sole operator of a number of fighter jets and special mission aircraft (as well as the C-5M Galaxy).

Reviewing the procurement of the F-111 vs. the F-35.

Constant Peg featured secretly acquired Soviet MiG-23 Floggers to provide realistic training for pilots, enabling US pilots to beat them easily.

The new Air Force One aircraft are not likely to be delivered until 2029 (after Trump’s term is over).

As of now, the future of the Air Force is a mixture of crewed and uncrewed systems working side by side with varying levels of autonomy.

A conversation with Elbit about the need for HUDs and the work ahead to upgrade F-16 HUDs.