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5 Aircraft Used By The US Military That Are Larger Than Commercial Jets

The largest USAF aircraft are converted Boeing commercial aircraft, although it also operates massive purpose-built bomber and transport aircraft.

The WSO spent around 36 hours on the run behind enemy lines.

The B-52 stays relevant thanks to its low operating costs, its plentiful remaining flight hours, and the ability to use stand-off munitions.

The F-16 plays a leading role in the defense of the Lower 48, while a different range of aircraft are used to patrol Alaska.

Fighter jets perform poorly at their theoretical max speeds which is why they almost never fly at those speeds.

With over a thousand F-35s built and thousands more on order, the F-35’s flyaway costs can be lower than some fourth-generation fighter jets.

A closer look at some of the leading F-35 armadas around the world.

While the F-35 now outperforms F-22 as a balanced advanced fighter, the F-22 still wins in its air dominance role and some flying characteristics.

The B-2 Spirit has to perform extra-long missions, while providing less space and comfort for its pilots than transport aircraft like the C-17.

The US has just a handful of E-3 Sentry’s in mission-capable condition.