The F-4 Phantom II: The Fighter That Gave Up the Gun
Designed to fight with missiles, the F-4 Phantom II discovered in Vietnam that dogfighting had not disappeared—a mistake that brought the gun back on board. […]
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Canada Prepares Its Arctic Bases for the Arrival of the F-35A
Canada is preparing Cold Lake and its northern bases for the F-35A to modernize NORAD, facing a major challenge: supporting the fighter in the Arctic. […]
Moscow Strengthens the Su-57 with Next-Generation Propulsion
Moscow accelerates Su-57 production while its next-generation engine promises more thrust, extended range, and enhanced supercruise capabilities. In summary Russia is clearly accelerating the development […]
The U-2 and the “Coffin Corner” at 70,000 Feet
At over 21,000 meters, the U-2 operates between stall and Mach buffet. A margin sometimes limited to 11 km/h on early aircraft. In summary At […]
Private Alpha Jets are being transformed into fifth-generation adversaries
How Top Aces is fitting the Alpha Jet with displays, computers and threat simulation systems, without altering its hydraulic flight controls. In summary Private companies […]
The First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Bolsters Berlin’s Position Against the Rafale
Germany’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter took flight in Manching. Radar, strategy, and exports: Can Berlin now compete with the Rafale? In Summary The first German […]
Fly an L-39 in Reims: experience the thrill of a military jet
At Reims-Prunay, take the controls of an L-39 Albatros alongside a fighter pilot, including a briefing, aerobatics, formation flying and a video recording. An introduction […]
L-39 flight in Avignon: the ultimate fighter jet experience
From Avignon, enjoy an L-39 Albatros flight featuring aerobatics, views of Provence and a chance to take the controls, under the supervision of professional pilots. […]
Engineering the Impossible: How does the F-15 (really) fly with just one wing?
In 1983, an Israeli F-15 lost almost its entire right wing. Fuselage lift, speed and CAS explain how it managed to land. In summary In […]
France Is Preparing for the Post-Rafale Era on Its Own, at a Sky-High Cost
Following the failure of the SCAF program, France is developing a national sixth-generation fighter jet. Dassault has the expertise, but the budget remains uncertain. In […]