Why is the P-47 Thunderbolt so Big Compared to its Counterparts?
This aircraft was not really my favorite, but I just loved how it looked. This is no less than the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, otherwise known as "The Jug". And yes…
The A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” is a Plane Built Around a Gun
"Brrrrt brrrrt" is often the first sound that comes to mind when thinking about the Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt. This distinctive sound emanates from its deadly and renowned Gatling gun, the…
Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?
The two 'Top Gun' films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s, made people fall in love with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. Thirty years later, the sequel…
The T-28 Trojan is Not the Tora Tora Plane
I remember, way back in 1989, during a coup d'état by rebel troops aiming to overthrow the Aquino administration, news media were reporting that the rebels were flying 'Tora-Tora' planes…
Military Aircraft: The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
When we hear the words 'Top Gun,' those of us who are aviation enthusiasts are reminded of one plane: the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. However, with the emergence of a sequel…