How do military aircraft like the F-16 achieve supersonic speeds? It’s all thanks to the afterburner. An afterburner is made up of five rings on the back of the engine, each with hundreds of ...

A Concorde turbojet engine that spent years listed on eBay finally sold over the weekend to one lucky buyer, but that doesn't mean they'll be making supersonic booms of their own anytime soon. It's ...

Watching a fighter jet take off is a beautiful sight. Anyone who hasn't been to an air show should really try to see one of the incredible air shows that captivate aviation enthusiasts worldwide at ...

How does the military prepare pilots for the extreme rigors of flying a cutting-edge fighter jet? Since 1959, the U.S. Air Force has relied on the capable performance of the T-38 Talon as a trainer ...

In new photos, the X-59 performs afterburner tests at Lockheed Martin's legendary Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A Chinese J-15 is moved on the flight deck of a People's Liberation Army Navy aircraft carrier. (Chinese Defense Ministry) MELBOURNE, Australia — China appears to be fitting indigenous engines on its ...