Why the folding-fin aerial rocket used by the F-86D fighter jet carried the 'Mighty Mouse' nickname

The Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket had the peculiar nickname "Mighty Mouse," which is an interesting choice. So, why did the military call it Mighty Mouse?

MOST Dangerous 60 Seconds on a Fighter Jet

Hot pit refueling is one of the fastest—and riskiest—procedures in military aviation. With engines still running, fighter jets like the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, and F/A-18 Super Hornet can be

Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base, crew eject safely: "A lot of luck involved"

The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.

Only 2 Of These US Fighter Jets Were Ever Built

Specialized aircraft is nothing new when it comes to military aviation, but this particular variant of an otherwise common plane only produced two aircraft.

Fighter jets that crashed in Idaho come with hefty price tag. Here are EA-18G details

The planes were U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a high-tech Boeing aircraft that “is a variant in the F/A-18 family.”
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Exceeding 1,200-mile range: Israel’s most powerful fighter jet to get new tanks for range boost

Israel is expected to upgrade its most powerful fighter jet F-35I “Adir”, according to

We the People: Intrepid Museum unveils new color scheme for F-4 Phantom fighter jet

The Intrepid Museum unveiled a new color scheme for its McDonnell F-4 Phantom fighter jet as part of the museum’s recognition of America’s 250th anniversary.

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles.