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Rivalry adds spice to all battles, and as far as fighter planes go, these rivalries were the most significant ever. Who has the bigger stick is a good analogy for which fighter aircraft wins over its competition. Bigger and faster surely wins the day. However, this historically doesn’t always ring true in military warfare. Take…

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense has set its sights on an extraordinary goal: developing a future aircraft carrier that can take to the skies. While current military air operations heavily rely on large manned aircraft, these missions come with inherent risks for both aircraft and pilots. Unmanned…

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary legend of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter—a true icon that reigns supreme in the skies of aviation. With its awe-inspiring tandem rotor design and unmatched versatility, the Chinook has transcended the boundaries of mere machinery. At first glance, it may seem contradictory that the CH-47 Chinook possesses both a…

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With the ability to transport an агmу brigade of 3,000 troops and 7 and a half thousand tons of equipment within ninety-six hours, this сoɩoѕѕаɩ aircraft design would have put America’s агmу right on the world front door. And it couldn’t be built fast enough, with the pentagon ramping up design to deliver a fleet…

The YF-23 was basically a sixth-generation fighter in a fourth-generation world. It was so far ahead of its time that the United States didn’t know if they needed a weapon that powerful and so they locked it up and canceled its program. Russia and China had the most reason to celebrate though because if the…

Contractor: Lockheed Martin Service: United States Air Force Power Plant: Four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines Speed: 300 mph Maximum Takeoff Weight:155,000 pounds (69,750 kilograms) Range: 2,700 nautical miles Crew: MC-130E: Two pilots, two navigators and an electronic warfare officer (officers); flight engineer, radio operator and two loadmasters (enlisted). MC-130H: Two pilots, a navigator and electronic…

Landing an aircraft is a critical and nerve-wracking moment for any pilot. With the lives of passengers and crew in their hands, pilots meticulously plan their approach and descent. However, there is one particular section of the runway that sends shivers down the spines of even the most experienced aviators. It is a place where…

Normally, the military aircraft uses the brake to come to a halt after landing. But there is a little difference with giant plane like the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress when it comes to a stop. Well, something not everyone knows about the B-52 is that it requires more than simply brakes to stop it after landing.…

  The development of advanced stealth jets represents the cutting edge of modern military technology. These state-of-the-art aircraft, designed to be virtually invisible to radar detection, are the pride of nations seeking air superiority. However, behind the scenes, the testing process for these marvels of engineering can be controversial and raise ethical questions. In this…