KC-46 Pegasus

Next-generation aerial refueling tanker

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#1528: The Moving Highway: Inside Operation Roaring Lion’s Air War

Discover the "moving highways" of the sky and the massive logistics keeping Operation Roaring Lion airborne in this deep dive into aerial warfare.

Mar 25
#1016: The Immortal Airframe: Why 70-Year-Old Planes Still Fly

Explore how 70-year-old bombers and tankers stay flight-ready using digital twins, 3D printing, and cutting-edge structural engineering.

Mar 8
#1005: How to Invade Airspace With a Wink and a Nod

Go behind the scenes of the "mechanical kiss" at 25,000 feet and the diplomatic "winks and nods" powering modern Middle East air strikes.

Mar 6
#899: 44 Hours in the Cockpit: The Limits of Human Endurance

How do pilots stay alert for 44-hour missions? Herman and Corn explore the grueling science of fatigue management in long-range air combat.

Mar 1
#740: The War Against Entropy at 30,000 Feet

How long can a plane truly stay airborne? Explore the mechanical, human, and logistical limits of modern aerial power projection.

Feb 21