Ukraine is depleting Russia’s MiG-29s faster than Moscow can replace them
Russia is losing its MiG-29s faster than it can produce or recommission them. Attrition, budgets, industrial limitations, and the shift to drone warfare. Summary Since […]
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How the MiG-31 secretly guided MiG-23 and MiG-29 radars with their systems turned off
Designed to protect the vast Soviet Union, the MiG-31 Foxhound served as a veritable flying command center, guiding other fighters using advanced data links. In […]
The secrets of the SR-71 on surviving at an altitude of 25,900 meters
At 25,900 meters, the SR-71 Blackbird was flying almost in space. Pressurization, extreme cold, space suits: this was the reality of this extraordinary flight. In […]
Is speed still decisive for fighter jets in the stealth era?
Speed is no longer the absolute criterion for fighter jets. But it still plays a strategic role in the face of stealth technology and modern […]
Gripen vs. F-35: a tug-of-war for Canada’s aerial future
Amid tensions with Washington, Canada is hesitating between the Swedish Gripen and the American F-35 to renew its fleet. It’s a crucial choice in the […]
The Eurofighter threatened without stealth, but buoyed by its sensors
Without true stealth, the Eurofighter Typhoon relies on its sensors, weapons, and connectivity to remain credible before the arrival of FCAS and GCAP. In summary […]
How Danish F-16s are changing Argentina’s air power
The arrival of the first Danish F-16s marks a turning point for the Fuerza Aérea Argentina, amid urgent modernization, dependence on US support, and budgetary […]
The Bell D-139 Vertiburner, a forgotten VTOL from the Cold War
Designed as a revolutionary VTOL fighter, the Bell D-139 and its Vertiburners mainly served as a risky laboratory for vertical takeoff technology. In summary The […]
The MiG-27 Flogger, ground attack from Moscow to Kabul and beyond
A little-known attack aircraft, the Mikoyan MiG-27 struck Afghanistan, served India in Kargil, and left a lasting confusion surrounding the Gulf War. Summary The Mikoyan […]
The flying iron: how the X-24B revolutionized the aerodynamics of lifting bodies
The X-24B transformed the “teardrop” shape into a “flying iron,” paving the way for space vehicles capable of atmospheric reentry and gliding landing. In summary […]