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The history and legacy of the Navy's F-16N

Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N

By Tyler Rogoway

May 14 11:57 AM EDT

The first of 22 former Swiss F-5E/F Tiger II jets is now in the United States for the final phase of its conversion into an aggressor for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 5 2:44 PM EDT

F-16s from Eielson AFB now 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron.

F-16 Aggressor Squadron In Alaska Becomes Unique Air Defense Unit F-16 Aggressor Squadron In Alaska Becomes Unique Air Defense Unit

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 3 8:52 PM EDT

A-4 TOP ACES IRST

A-4 Aggressor Now Boasts Infrared Search And Track System A-4 Aggressor Now Boasts Infrared Search And Track System

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 27 3:02 PM EST

A Hawker Hunter Mk 58 jet belonging to private contractor ATAC ended up in a grassy field at Naval Air Station Key West after an aborted takeoff on December 6, 2023.

Hawker Hunter Aggressor Jet Ends Up In Field After Aborted Takeoff Hawker Hunter Aggressor Jet Ends Up In Field After Aborted Takeoff

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 7 1:58 PM EST

Navy F-16 Recovered After Running Off Runway Navy F-16 Recovered After Running Off Runway

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 4 12:27 PM EDT

The National Museum of the U.S. AIr Force's latest acquisition, an Su-27UB Flanker-C, has a curious history.

Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 26 10:20 PM EDT

A Top Aces F-16A takes off from Eglin AFB.

Top Aces’ Viper The “Most Maneuverable F-16 I Have Ever Flown” Top Aces’ Viper The “Most Maneuverable F-16 I Have Ever Flown”

By Jamie Hunter

Jul 10 3:50 PM EDT

Navy Aggressor F-5 Crashes Off Key West Navy Aggressor F-5 Crashes Off Key West

By Thomas Newdick

May 31 1:03 PM EDT

New Air Force F-16 Aggressor Squadron Stands Up

New Air Force F-16 Aggressor Squadron Stands Up New Air Force F-16 Aggressor Squadron Stands Up

By Joseph Trevithick

May 16 6:59 PM EDT

Lockheed Martin's Darkstar illuminated in red

Lockheed Hints Again At The Existence Of A Secret High Speed Jet Lockheed Hints Again At The Existence Of A Secret High Speed Jet

By Oliver Parken

Mar 13 8:30 PM EDT

Hawker Hunter ATAC

Hawker Hunter Aggressor Pilot Recounts Ejection Right Out Of Top Gun Hawker Hunter Aggressor Pilot Recounts Ejection Right Out Of Top Gun

By Jan Tegler

Feb 16 2:27 PM EST

Air Force Aggressors More Relevant Than Ever At 50

Air Force Aggressors More Relevant Than Ever At 50 Air Force Aggressors More Relevant Than Ever At 50

By Jamie Hunter

Jan 26 6:29 PM EST

F-5s Team With Avenger Drone, Bizjet In Air-To-Air Infrared Sensor Test

F-5s Team With Avenger Drone, Bizjet In Air-To-Air Infrared Sensor Test F-5s Team With Avenger Drone, Bizjet In Air-To-Air Infrared Sensor Test

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 30 8:35 PM EST

Tactical Air Support's F-5AT tests TacIRST

Private F-5 Aggressor Jet Flies With Built-In Infrared Search And Track System Private F-5 Aggressor Jet Flies With Built-In Infrared Search And Track System

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway

Oct 19 7:03 PM EDT

Camouflaged Aggressor F-16s Are Intercepting Russian Bombers In Alaska

Camouflaged Aggressor F-16s Are Intercepting Russian Bombers In Alaska Camouflaged Aggressor F-16s Are Intercepting Russian Bombers In Alaska

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Oct 19 4:03 PM EDT