The Fouga Magister, the butterfly-tailed training aircraft
The Fouga Magister, the famous French training aircraft, owes its visual recognition to its V-shaped tail. Let’s take a look back at its design, use, […]
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The transformation of the PLAAF: fewer but more capable
Study of the modernization of the Chinese air force: personnel, fleet, logistical support, drones, doctrine, and future challenges analyzed. The Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) has […]
Freedom: the new twin-engine trainer aircraft to replace the T-45
SNC offers Freedom, a twin-engine trainer aircraft that is more economical, sustainable, and better prepares future naval pilots than the T-45. Sierra Nevada Corporation presents […]
The Dassault Mirage III: 10 unusual facts about a legendary fighter jet
Discover ten unusual and technical facts about the Dassault Mirage III, the French supersonic aircraft that made history in military aviation worldwide. The Dassault Mirage […]
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 […]
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD): science, propulsion, and airflow control
Magnetohydrodynamics, the key to futuristic aeronautics, explores propulsion and flow control for hypersonic aircraft and plasmas. Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is a scientific discipline at the interface […]
Key technologies for making hypersonic aircraft operational
Propulsion, materials, aerodynamics, and thermal management: the techniques for achieving hypersonic speeds and developing hypersonic aircraft. Hypersonic speed, beyond Mach 5, imposes aerodynamic, thermal, and […]
Flying in a fighter jet: 5 unusual facts you never imagined
Vomiting, loss of consciousness, no toilets… Here are 5 little-known but true facts about flying in a fighter jet. Flying in a fighter jet is […]
F-22 Raptor vs F-35 Lightning II: which is better?
Technical analysis of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II: design, performance, missions, pilot training, costs, and strategic differences. An aerial duel at the top […]
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 […]