Not every obsolete aircraft failed. Some were simply built for a future that never arrived. As threats evolved and doctrine shifted, platforms once seen as cutting-edge found their roles shrinking or ...

Germany’s Me 262 jet stunned Allied pilots with unmatched speed during World War 2, becoming the first operational jet fighter in combat. Its sudden appearance threatened Allied air superiority and ...

Many military aircraft remain operational decades past planned retirement due to replacement delays and unmatched capabilities. The A-10 and B-52 survived multiple retirement attempts because no newer ...