2 May 2023

Afterburner

An afterburner, also called postcombustion is a propulsion system used on some fighter aircraft to increase the power of their jet engines. Aircraft equipped with afterburners can reach supersonic speeds and perform high altitude maneuvers. The principle of afterburning The principle of operation of the afterburner is relatively simple. When the system […]
13 April 2023

Aircrafts in the US Navy

The United States Navy operates a wide range of fighter jets and aircraft to support its global operations. One of the primary fighter jets used by the US Navy is the F/A-18 Hornet, a multirole aircraft that can perform a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and reconnaissance. The F/A-18 […]
27 February 2023

The speed of of fighter jets

Fighter aircraft are among the fastest machines ever built, capable of supersonic speeds of up to Mach 3, and in some cases even higher. Their speed is critical to their air defense, reconnaissance and attack missions, and their technology continues to develop to further improve their performance. Discover the exciting world of […]
2 February 2023

Weapons systems of fighter jets

I. Introduction A. Definition of a fighter aircraft weapon system A weapon system for a fighter jet is a collection of devices, equipment, and technology designed to provide the aircraft with the capability to threaten or destroy air or ground targets. Weapon systems can include air-to-air missiles, bombs, machine guns and other […]
16 January 2023

Fighter jets to train fighter pilots

Training fighter pilots The requirements and tasks of fighter pilots have evolved significantly throughout the history of military aviation. In the early days of air combat, fighter pilots were primarily tasked with engaging in dogfights with enemy aircraft, and their primary goal was to shoot down as many enemy planes as possible. […]
12 January 2023

Selecting a multi-role fighter or a specialized fighter

Is it better for a country to have a multi-role fighter or a specialized fighter? This answer guides the purchase of aircraft for modern militaries. Fighter jets and their importance in modern warfare Fighters are military aircraft designed for air-to-air combat, air-to-ground attack and reconnaissance missions. They are considered one of the […]
11 January 2023

Fighter pilots and the artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have a significant impact on the way fighter pilots operate in the future. With advances in machine learning and computer vision, AI is poised to revolutionize the way pilots interact with their aircraft, providing them with new capabilities and enhancing their performance. AI can automate repetitive […]
10 January 2023

Sukhoi fighter aircraft: History and innovations

Sukhoi is a Russian aerospace company best known for its fighter aircraft. Founded in 1939, the company produced aircraft for the Red Army during World War II, and continued to develop new fighter aircraft during the Cold War. Today, Sukhoi is one of Russia’s leading manufacturers of combat aircraft, and its planes […]
9 January 2023

A dogfight between the North American F-86 Sabre and the Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot

A Battle between the North American F-86 Sabre and the Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot The North American F-86 Sabre and the Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot were two of the most famous and widely used fighters of the Cold War era. Both planes were designed to be fast, maneuverable, and well-armed, and they […]