Lockheed Martin has begun producing new F-22 external fuel tanks that it says extend the air superiority fighter's range but ...

Drop tanks come with one notable drawback: they can degrade the F-35’s stealthy profile to the point of compromising it entirely. Range has been a key factor in combat aircraft effectiveness since ...

The new fuel tanks are part of a package of upgrades announced in 2022. Two years after the upgrades were announced, we might have the first glimpse of the new stealthy external fuel tanks being ...

Israel’s advanced F-35I Adir fighter jets reportedly carried out deep strikes in Iran without stopping for refueling or receiving help in the air. Despite long distances and no known mid-air support, ...

The United States wants to upgrade one of the most advanced jets ever built. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter lauded for its multi-functionality, ...

What is a Drop Tank Car? The drop tank was designed to extend flying time by acting as a portable fuel cell that could be dropped once empty. That way, the pilot could more nimbly engage the enemy.