Viggen and CK37: how Sweden digitized the cockpit before anyone else
With the Viggen, Sweden introduced the first onboard computer with integrated circuits. The CK37 changed the pilot-machine relationship forever. In summary In the early 1960s, […]
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The golden canopy of the F-22, a discreet detail at the heart of stealth
Why the golden cockpit of the F-22 is not decorative: a canopy treated to block radar and close the aircraft’s stealth signature. In summary The […]
How the MiG-31 secretly guided MiG-23 and MiG-29 radars with their systems turned off
Designed to protect the vast Soviet Union, the MiG-31 Foxhound served as a veritable flying command center, guiding other fighters using advanced data links. In […]
The secrets of the SR-71 on surviving at an altitude of 25,900 meters
At 25,900 meters, the SR-71 Blackbird was flying almost in space. Pressurization, extreme cold, space suits: this was the reality of this extraordinary flight. In […]
Is speed still decisive for fighter jets in the stealth era?
Speed is no longer the absolute criterion for fighter jets. But it still plays a strategic role in the face of stealth technology and modern […]
The Bell D-139 Vertiburner, a forgotten VTOL from the Cold War
Designed as a revolutionary VTOL fighter, the Bell D-139 and its Vertiburners mainly served as a risky laboratory for vertical takeoff technology. In summary The […]
The Mach 5 challenge: why hypersonic flight is still a challenge
Reaching Mach 5 in the atmosphere seems simple on paper. In practice, heat, materials, and propulsion make hypersonic flight extremely risky. In summary Reaching Mach […]
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone heralds a new era in combat
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone has finally been unveiled. This new collaborative aircraft promises an operational revolution based on AI, stealth, and swarm combat. Summary Northrop […]
The flying iron: how the X-24B revolutionized the aerodynamics of lifting bodies
The X-24B transformed the “teardrop” shape into a “flying iron,” paving the way for space vehicles capable of atmospheric reentry and gliding landing. In summary […]
China focuses on electromagnetic pulse warfare
Beijing is investing heavily in electromagnetic pulse electronic warfare to neutralize drones, aircraft, and infrastructure. The United States and Europe are trying to keep up. […]