Why the F-16 still escorts F-35s and F-15Es against Iran
The return of F-16CJs to the Middle East underscores their vital mission: locating, suppressing, and destroying Iranian radars ahead of U.S. air strikes. In summary […]
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German F-35 arrives just as FCAS fractures
The first German F-35A will be delivered in 2026. It will replace the Tornado, secure NATO’s nuclear mission, and redefine the future of FCAS. In […]
Private Alpha Jets are being transformed into fifth-generation adversaries
How Top Aces is fitting the Alpha Jet with displays, computers and threat simulation systems, without altering its hydraulic flight controls. In summary Private companies […]
The First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Bolsters Berlin’s Position Against the Rafale
Germany’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter took flight in Manching. Radar, strategy, and exports: Can Berlin now compete with the Rafale? In Summary The first German […]
Fly an L-39 in Reims: experience the thrill of a military jet
At Reims-Prunay, take the controls of an L-39 Albatros alongside a fighter pilot, including a briefing, aerobatics, formation flying and a video recording. An introduction […]
The F-16 takes control when its pilot loses consciousness
The F-16’s Auto-GCAS detects an imminent collision, right-sides the aircraft and initiates a 5 g pull-up manoeuvre when the pilot is unresponsive. In summary The […]
The Rafale’s zero-zero ejection seat: the pilot’s ultimate safety net
The Rafale’s MkF16F ejection seat can save a pilot even when the aircraft is stationary. Here’s how its pyrotechnic sequence transforms two seconds of violence […]
China is producing the J-20 at a rate that is causing concern in Washington
With more than 300 J-20s and an estimated production rate of 120 aircraft a year, Beijing is shifting the balance of air power against the […]
L-39 flight in Avignon: the ultimate fighter jet experience
From Avignon, enjoy an L-39 Albatros flight featuring aerobatics, views of Provence and a chance to take the controls, under the supervision of professional pilots. […]
Engineering the Impossible: How does the F-15 (really) fly with just one wing?
In 1983, an Israeli F-15 lost almost its entire right wing. Fuselage lift, speed and CAS explain how it managed to land. In summary In […]