Range of a Rafale with heavy air-to-ground load without refueling
How far can a Dassault Rafale fly on an air-to-ground mission with maximum load without refueling? Quantitative and technical analysis. The range limitations of the […]
Aviation
Technical comparison of fifth-generation fighter jets
Detailed analysis of the F-35, Su-57, and J-20: technologies, performance, doctrines, and industrial realities of fifth-generation fighter jets. Industrial and strategic rivalry between major powers […]
The real cost of owning a fifth-generation fighter jet
Detailed analysis of the total cost of a fifth-generation fighter jet: acquisition, maintenance, training, ammunition, and MCO. Acquiring a fifth-generation fighter jet is much more […]
The design of the Mirage 2000
Technical analysis of the Mirage 2000: delta wing design, avionics, performance, and armament of an iconic French fighter jet. The Mirage 2000, designed by Dassault […]
Why the SR-71 Blackbird was designed this way
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was designed to reach Mach 3 at high altitudes. Detailed analysis of the technical reasons behind its unique architecture. The Lockheed […]
The F-16, a pillar of air forces around the world
The F-16 Fighting Falcon remains a strategic fighter jet for more than 25 armies, combining versatility, reliability, and low operating costs. Since its first flight […]
The physical and mental experience of flying a fighter jet
Analysis of the sensations, physical constraints, and safety measures experienced by a fighter pilot during a flight in a fighter jet. Flying in a fighter […]
Fouga Magister: a legendary aircraft
History, design, and use of the Fouga Magister, a military training aircraft that became a benchmark for fighter pilots. The Fouga Magister occupies a special […]
Technical comparison: Rafale vs Su-57 in real combat
Detailed analysis of the capabilities of the Rafale and Su-57 in real combat situations, for defense professionals. Objectively comparing the Rafale and Su-57 in real […]
The Mirage 2000 faces the challenges of modern air combat: performance, limitations, and strategic future
Discover the performance, limitations, and future of the Mirage 2000, a fighter jet that is still in service today, facing the challenges of modern air […]