Lockheed SR-71: The Ultimate Spyplane of the Cold War
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft that became the ultimate tool for the American Central Intelligence Agency throughout the Cold War. […]
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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 […]
Mriya, Beluga and the biggest planes in the world
Today we take a look at the “big planes”. Beluga, Mriya, A380… find out which are the biggest planes in the world, both in wingspan […]
Spy or weather balloon ?
In a climate of heightened tensions, China was caught sending a spy balloon over the United States, causing an F-22 to take off and a […]
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 […]
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. […]
What is Lockheed’s Skunk Works?
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is a renowned group of high-tech product developers with a storied history dating back to 1943. Created to develop combat aircraft […]
French Rafale are striking at Daesh
Reassurance missions for allies in Central and Eastern Europe are not the only ones carried out by French combat aircraft. From the flight deck of […]
Russian MiG-31 Foxhound over Ukraine
Is this pure propaganda on the part of a Moscow regime in desperate straits, or does it demonstrate the inability of Russia to line up […]
F-15C/D Eagle deployed to Japan are retiring
It’s not only in the Air National Guard that the days of the powerful fighter are now numbered, but also in the Pacific Air Forces. […]