China’s J-20S Fighter Jet Is Now a Carrier Killer
China’s J-20S—a two-seat upgrade of the J-20 “Mighty Dragon” fighter—has been designed for one, and…
Tag: Aircraft Carriers
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Has Some Serious…
The Fujian is undoubtedly impressive—but its aircraft sortie rates still trail far behind comparable…
An American Aircraft Carrier Is Still on the Way to…
Though President Trump has been widely criticized for promising a strike on Iran and failing to…
Where Are America’s Aircraft Carriers Now?
Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half…
This US Navy “Lightning Carrier” Just Sailed Up to…
The USS Tripoli is not quite an aircraft carrier—but her complement of F-35s serve as a shot across…
Where Are America’s Aircraft Carriers Now?
Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half…
The Christmas “Raid on Cuxhaven” Was the First Carrier…
The raid was not militarily significant—but it was proof that planes could take off from ships and…
Two of China’s Aircraft Carriers Are Now Docked…
It appears likely that the Chinese carriers Fujian and Liaoning will conduct joint exercises in the…
The French Navy Just Greenlit Its Newest Aircraft…
France’s new “PANG” carrier will utilize an electromagnetic launch system (EMALS), giving it a flat…
What Is the US Navy’s “Advanced Arresting Gear”—and Why…
The Ford-class aircraft carrier’s AAG system is far better than the old steam-based hydraulic…
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