28 April 2025

The essential role of fighter jets in modern conflicts: missions, impact, and future prospects in the face of drones

Discover how fighter jets influence modern conflicts, their key missions, and their role in the rise of military drones. In contemporary conflicts, fighter jets play a central strategic role. Their ability to control airspace often determines the outcome of ground and naval operations. By ensuring air superiority, they not only protect ground […]
23 April 2025

The real cost of an hour of flight time for the F-35A: a detailed analysis

In-depth analysis of the real cost of an hour of flight time for the F-35A, including maintenance, spare parts, training, and logistical support. The F-35A, the conventional takeoff and landing version of the F-35 Lightning II program, is often presented as a fifth-generation fighter jet with advanced capabilities. However, beyond its operational […]
23 April 2025

The F-35 facing Russian and Chinese VHF radars: stealth under threat

Can the F-35 evade modern VHF radars in Russia and China? Technical analysis of stealth capabilities against anti-stealth systems. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is often touted as the most advanced fighter jet of its generation, thanks to its stealth design and sophisticated electronic systems. However, the emergence of new-generation VHF […]
23 April 2025

Inside the mind of a fighter pilot: sensations, reflexes, and training under 9G

Discover the extreme experience of a fighter pilot: combat, 9G sensations, anti-G-LOC training, physical control, and mental clarity. Why is flying in a fighter jet so fascinating? Flying in a fighter jet has a lasting appeal for the general public. This type of flight combines extreme speed, pinpoint maneuverability and total concentration […]
21 April 2025

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 combat and geopolitical issues. The Mirage 2000: a jet still in service, but for what missions? The Mirage 2000 is a single-seat fighter developed by Dassault Aviation […]
10 April 2025

How fighter pilots operate without GPS on a mission

How fighter pilots maintain their operations without GPS: alternative systems, manual techniques and training to deal with jamming. Modern fighter planes, such as the F-22 or the Rafale, rely on GPS for formidable precision in their missions. This satellite system ensures positioning with an error of less than 3 meters, essential for […]
10 April 2025

The navigation and control systems of fighter planes

Detailed analysis of cockpit technologies, fly-by-wire, GPS and radar systems in fighter planes. The evolution of fighter plane cockpits and flight control systems The cockpits of fighter planes have undergone a major transformation over the decades, moving from mechanical controls to sophisticated electronic systems. Initially, pilots used controls mechanically linked to the […]
3 April 2025

Why is the United States reluctant to sell the F-22 to its allies?

The United States limits the sale of the F-22 to its allies to protect its stealth technology and maintain its air superiority in the face of threats. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation fighter jet, is the pinnacle of American military aviation technology. Entering service in 2005, this aircraft excels in […]
3 April 2025

F-35: Electronic warfare performance against the S-400

Technical analysis of the electronic warfare capabilities of the F-35 against the S-400 defense system, comparing stealth, jamming and radar detection. The F-35 and S-400 represent major advances in fighter aircraft and air defense systems. This article analyzes in detail the electronic warfare capabilities of the F-35 against the S-400, assessing their […]