During the Second World War, the German Luftwaffe developed several jet-powered aircraft, beginning with the Me-262, Me-163 Komet, and the He-162. These were unable to turn the tide simply because ...

If you missed World War II in Europe, Aug. 28-31 is your opportunity to see the world's first jet fighter on the ground for ...

In the hot summer of 1943, a conspicuous circus tent was erected within Lockheed's Burbank compound. Downwind from a pungent ...

Prefectural officials are asking the public to help fund a new exhibition hall that will showcase a rare Imperial Japanese ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: A total of 3,875 Gloster Meteors were built — far more than any other British jet aircraft of the era. During the Second World War, the German Luftwaffe developed ...

The de Havilland Vampire fighter jet successfully landed on the HMS Ocean aircraft carrier in December 1945. See photos of the historic flight.

The Failure of the World's First Jet Aircraft As a college student, in Germany in the early 1930s, physicist and engineer Hans von Ohain developed an interest in turbojet propulsion.

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero is probably the best-known military fighter used in WW2, but Kawasaki also made several aircraft for the conflict. Here are a few.

The de Havilland Vampire fighter jet successfully landed on the HMS Ocean aircraft carrier in December 1945. See photos of the historic flight.

Warplanes from the air force, navy and army will fly in formations highlighting their joint combat operations, according to ...

China displayed a range of new weapons on Wednesday at the grand military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of ...