In military aviation, raw speed is no longer a benchmark for domination over the ...

The graceful swoop and harried valor of aerial combat have enthralled aviation enthusiasts for decades. Humanity only cracked the code of lift and thrust in the early 20th century. Since then, flying ...

The Su-30SM2 is attracting worldwide military attention with its powerful AL-41F1S engine, Irbis-E radar capable of detecting targets up to 400km away, and the ability to carry modern weapons such as ...

Runways are undesirable locations for military aircraft. Being tied to miles of concrete gives jet aircraft a built-in vulnerability as well as restricting their flexibility. At sea, it is extremely ...

The impressive climb performance of the 757 makes it feel like a fighter jet.

The F-22 will be remembered for being a generation or two ahead of its time with respect to air superiority prowess and maneuverability. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is renowned for its ...

The AV-8B Harrier is now nearly retired—but its mission profile will live on in the F-35B Lightning II, which shares many of the same capabilities. The AV-8B Harrier remains one of the most instantly ...

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