Aircraft
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…
How Fighter Pilots Use “Post-Stall Maneuvering” in Air…
“Post-stall maneuvering” gives a plane excellent maneuverability—but the equipment needed to boost…
Why the Flanker Fights Like No Western Jet
The Flanker platform is famous for airshow maneuvers, but those maneuvers are not merely for…
Supersonic Without the Burn: The Hidden Power of…
Supercruise favors high-end air superiority platforms, widening the performance gap between…
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