Aircraft
Does “Terrain-Following Radar” Still Matter?
The development of terrain-following radar was vital to allowing aircraft to safely fly at low…
New Pentagon Inspector General Report Highlights F-35…
The inspector general’s report criticized Lockheed Martin’s systemic inability to meet contract…
Italy Is Breaking Ground on Europe’s First F-35…
The new training center for F-35 fighter pilots—the first outside of the United States—is expected…
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Is Now Fully…
South Korean defense conglomerate Hanwha has begun to build new jet engines for the Boramae…
Here’s How Anti-Submarine Planes Actually Work
Spotter planes can no longer directly see enemy submarines. Today, their mission is overwhelmingly…
Here’s Why “Inertia Coupling” Is So Dangerous to…
Normally, a plane moves along three rotational axes. “Inertia coupling” takes place when the plane…
America Is Selling Israel Another 25 F-15IA Fighter…
The contract for the two dozen aircraft—altogether worth $8.6 billion—has led to complaints from…
How Russia’s MiG-29 Fighter Jet Fell from Grace
Russia’s MiG-29 fighter was more than capable of matching America’s F-16 Fighting Falcon and similar…
Why Does America Have an “Air National Guard”?
Though one might imagine the “Air National Guard” as a secondary force using refurbished equipment…
Why Do Fighter Jet Canopies Look So Weird?
As time has gone on, innovations in fighter jet technology have made “bubble cockpits” steadily more…
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