F-35: The Software Bug Threatening the Stealth Fighter’s Promise
TR-3 is intended to give the F-35 the power it needs for Block 4. But software delays are exposing the program’s limitations. In Summary The […]
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The J-20 Enters a New Era with the WS-15 and Aims for Supercruise
With the WS-15, the Chinese J-20 gains thrust, aims for supercruise, and reduces its engine lag. This represents a technological leap that goes far beyond […]
Qatari Mirage Jets: Resale to Africa Under Scrutiny
Doha wants to sell its former Mirage 2000-5 jets. But the French veto, potential African buyers, and behind-the-scenes negotiations make the issue highly contentious. The […]
Brazilian Gripen: An Industrial Success, a Budgetary Challenge
The first Gripen E assembled in Brazil marks a major industrial milestone. But budgetary constraints could slow the program’s expansion. In summary On March 25, […]
L-39 Albatros: The Real Headache of Civilian Ejection Seats
On the civilian L-39 Albatros, ejection seats are a source of controversy. Between expensive pyrotechnic cartridges, deactivated seats, and the risk of human error, the […]
The Rafale F5 Takes Center Stage Over the SCAF in France’s Strategy
Faced with setbacks in the SCAF program, France is accelerating development of the Rafale F5 and its combat drone. This industrial decision is redefining European […]
The Mirage IIING, an aircraft that became a laboratory for modern fighter jets
With the Mirage IIING, Dassault grafted the Mirage 2000’s electric flight controls onto a Mirage III airframe. A discreet but decisive prototype. In summary The […]
How the MiG-23 corrected the flaws of the Soviet MiG-21
MiG-23: historical and military analysis of a Soviet variable-geometry fighter, from its design to its operational record and its limitations in combat. The MiG-23 occupies […]
MiG-31 and total look-down: the radar feat that surprised NATO
With its Zaslon radar, the MiG-31 learned to “see” above the ground and isolate cruise missiles. A feat from the 1980s. In summary At the […]
Did you know: The Super Hornet can fly with its wings folded
A rare but possible accident: the Super Hornet can take off with its wings folded. Here’s why it stays in the air, and what aerodynamics […]