The MiG-29’s dual air intake, a unique technical advantage
The MiG-29 has a unique system of upper intake flaps that protect its engines from debris on rough runways. Detailed technical explanation. The central role […]
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The F-22’s supercruise and its importance
The F-22’s supercruise allows it to maintain Mach 1.5 without afterburners, optimizing range, stealth, and tactical effectiveness. Find out why this changes everything. The concept […]
L-39 Albatros, the training aircraft that became a movie star
The L-39 Albatros, a Czechoslovakian training aircraft, has become a movie star. Analysis of its history, performance, and roles on screen. A training aircraft that […]
The role of combat drones in mixed air patrols
Combat drones are becoming increasingly common in mixed patrols with piloted aircraft. Technical, strategic, and geopolitical analysis of this military revolution. The concept of joint […]
The logistical challenges of deploying fighter squadrons
Rapidly deploying fighter squadrons to distant theaters poses major logistical challenges. Analysis of the issues for major air powers. The concept of rapid deployment of […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]