26 May 2025

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 than just a purchase. Beyond the initial purchase price, the total cost of ownership includes considerable expenses related to pilot training, maintenance, ammunition, and operational maintenance (MCO). […]
26 May 2025

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 Aviation, is a single-engine delta wing fighter jet that entered service in 1984. It was developed to meet the needs of French air defense and has undergone […]
20 May 2025

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 SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most advanced aircraft ever designed for strategic reconnaissance missions. Developed in the 1960s by Lockheed Skunk Works teams under the direction […]
20 May 2025

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 in 1974, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has established itself as a central component of many air forces. Originally designed by General Dynamics to meet the needs of […]
19 May 2025

The current limits of AI in fighter jets

An overview of the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence in modern fighter jets. The integration of artificial intelligence into the onboard systems of modern fighter jets is one of the most strategic areas of technological development in the defense sector. Promoted as a solution to relieve fighter pilots of increasing cognitive […]
19 May 2025

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 jet is an extreme experience, far beyond what passengers on a commercial aircraft can perceive. The fighter pilot faces violent acceleration, supersonic speeds, continuous mental stress, and […]
19 May 2025

The aerodynamic principles of modern fighter jets

Technical analysis of fighter jet aerodynamics: lift, drag, wing surfaces, and high-speed flight constraints. Aerodynamics is the fundamental technical basis for the design and performance of a fighter aircraft. From World War II to fifth-generation fighters such as the F-22 Raptor and Sukhoi Su-57, every technological advancement has been based on an […]
15 May 2025

Flying in a fighter jet: preparing for your flight

Find out how to prepare effectively for a flight in a fighter jet: practical advice, medical requirements, and what to expect during the flight. Flying in a fighter jet: an experience available to civilians Fighter jet flights, once reserved for the military, are now available to civilians in France. Aircraft such as […]
15 May 2025

The evolution of fighter aircraft since World War I

A comprehensive analysis of fighter aircraft: origins, technical advances, performance, armament, and challenges facing military aircraft from the 20th to the 21st century. Origins linked to World War I The first fighter aircraft appeared in an improvised context between 1914 and 1918. Initially used for reconnaissance, the aircraft were quickly armed. The […]