Aviation
P-51 Mustang: An American Icon
The combination of speed, range, and armament made the P-51 Mustang one of the most versatile platforms of the Second World War.
Are Hybrid-Electric Aircraft the Future of Aviation?
The EL9 Ultra Short fixed-wing aircraft can go where helicopters can but for less money and with a further range.
The Black Hawk Collision Wasn’t Washington’s First Major Airplane Crash
Air Florida’s Flight 90 stayed airborne for just 90 seconds before crashing into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, DC.
Evaluating the TP-150 “Flying Legend,” Vietnam’s Indigenous Trainer Aircraft
If the TP-150 gains popularity with Western air forces, it would be a tangible symbol of the Vietnamese People’s Air Force (VPAF) keeping pace with the West.
America’s YF-17 Cobra: The Greatest Warplane You’ve Never Heard Of
America’s fourth-generation warplane fleet is the most iconic and probably the greatest fleet of warplanes ever devised. Indeed, during the development phase of these multiple classes of warplanes, even more...
Ugly But Effective: The Vought A-7 Corsair II
Few remember the Vought A-7 Corsair II. The Navy attack jet simply lacked the cultural presence to make any sort of staying impact – despite serving for one quarter century....
F-4 Phantom Fighter Explained in 5 Words
Warrior of the Vietnam War: The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was a highly versatile and successful third-generation fighter jet used extensively by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War....
F-16I Sufa: The Fighting Falcon Fighter The Air Force Can’t Fly
What You Need to Know: The F-16I Sufa is a uniquely modified variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, tailored to meet the Israel Air Force’s needs. Delivered starting in 2004,...
Russia’s MiG-41 Fighter ‘NGAD’ Has Its Ride or Die Moment
What You Need to Know: The MiG-41, Russia’s purported sixth-generation fighter, promises to revolutionize air combat with Mach-5 speeds, anti-satellite capabilities, and operations in near-space environments. However, the jet remains...
Russia’s MiG-35 Fighter Has Its Ride or Die Moment
What You Need to Know: The MiG-35, a fourth-generation-plus fighter, showcases Russia’s aerospace expertise with advanced avionics, enhanced combat efficiency, and multirole capabilities. –First flown in 2016 and equipped with...
JH-XX: China’s New Stealth Bomber Can Be Summed Up in 3 Words
One Giant Mystery: China’s stealth bombers, particularly the Xi’an H-20 and the rumored JH-XX, are increasingly drawing comparisons to advanced U.S. platforms like the B-21 Raider. -The H-20, a long-range...
The Worst Fighter Plane Ever: The De Havilland Sea Vixen
What You Need to Know: The De Havilland Sea Vixen was a British twin-engine, twin-boom fighter aircraft with an unconventional design, featuring an off-set cockpit and extended fuel capacity in...