The F-35 and spatial disorientation—a look back at the 2019 crash
In 2019, a Japanese F-35A crashed into the sea during a training flight. Detailed analysis of the pilot’s spatial disorientation and technological limitations. Summary On […]
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The logistical challenges of rapidly deploying fighter squadrons to distant theaters of operation
Rapidly deploying a fighter squadron thousands of miles away remains a colossal logistical challenge. A look back at the methods, shortcomings, and innovations of the […]
Falklands 1982: The Sea Harrier versus the Argentine Mirage III and Skyhawk
A look back at the Falklands War and the aerial duel between the British Sea Harriers and the Argentine Mirage III and Skyhawk in 1982. […]
What the human body experiences during a 9G turn in a fighter jet
A 9G turn places extreme stress on the human body: blood displacement, impaired vision, loss of consciousness. Pilots and technology are pushing this limit. Summary […]
Flying at Mach 1: what a fighter pilot feels
Discover the physical sensations and aerodynamic effects experienced by a pilot when breaking the sound barrier and flying at supersonic speeds. In summary Breaking the […]
Fighter jets and real-time satellite integration
Fighter jets use data from reconnaissance satellites in real time. Technical analysis of a process that is essential to mission planning. Satellites play a central […]
The F-22’s supercruise and its importance
The F-22’s supercruise allows it to maintain Mach 1.5 without afterburners, optimizing range, stealth, and tactical effectiveness. Find out why this changes everything. The concept […]
The logistical challenges of deploying fighter squadrons
Rapidly deploying fighter squadrons to distant theaters poses major logistical challenges. Analysis of the issues for major air powers. The concept of rapid deployment of […]
Why does the A-10 Warthog make that famous “BRRRRT” noise?
The A-10 Warthog owes its distinctive noise to its GAU-8/A Avenger cannon. Supersonic speed, rate of fire, acoustics: here’s the explanation for the BRRRRT. The […]
The real risks of GPS jamming on fighter missions
Delve into the impact of military GPS jamming on fighter jets: compromised air navigation, missile guidance, pilot safety, electronic warfare. The context of military GPS […]