The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator is an American remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) built by General Atomics that was used primarily by the United States Air Force (USAF) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Initially conceived in the early 1990s for aerial reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Predator carries cameras and …
Read More »Mali: French soldiers of the operation Barkhane targeted in Gao attack
In Mali, French soldiers of the operation Barkhane were attacked on Sunday, July 1, on the outskirts of Gao, by armed men aboard at least one Vehicle. The attack has according to a provisional assessment six dead including two soldiers of the French forces and several wounded The attack took …
Read More »Bangladesh Air Force K-8W training aircraft crashed in Jessore, kills both pilots
A training aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force has crashed in Jashore, killing its two pilots at the scene. The plane crashed at Bukbhora Baor of Chandutia village of the district around 9pm after it took off from the BAF Base Matiur Rahman The pilots have been identified as Squadron Leader …
Read More »After PAK-FA, Brace yourself for Russian Tupolev PAK-DA MACH 5 Stealth Bomber
After Fifth Gen. PAKFA, now comes a new Russian Bomber PAKDA PAK DA will attain Speeds of MACH 5 in Upper Atmosphere – a claim PAK DA will Be Able To fly at heights 6 Times of F-22 Raptor- a claim PAK DA is slated to enter duty with Russian …
Read More »1st July Happy Canada Day : Royal Canadian Air Force Overview
Canada Day is the national day of Canada. It is the celebration of the anniversary of July 1, 1867, coming into force of the Constitution Act, 1867 which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British …
Read More »US Air Force Fighter Pilots Will Now Fly With A Rifle in Ejection Seat
Modified M4 Rifle Can Be Broken in Half And Fits in Ejection Seat Survival Kit The Aircrew Self Defense Weapons Give Pilots More Firepower in case They Have to Eject over Hostile Territory Recently A Russian Pilot Who Ejected in Syria Killed Himself when Surrounded Do fighter-jet pilots carry guns …
Read More »Videos of MiG-29 Catches Fire on Takeoff
Here are the Two Videos of MiG-29 Catches Fire on Takeoff The below video shows a Belarusian Air Force MiG-29BM Fulcrum that caught fire on take off from Bobruisk on Feb. 27, 2017. The footage seems to show a collapse of the landing gear and the fighter jet streaking down the …
Read More »C-5 Galaxy As Airborne Command Post
C-5 Galaxy As Airborne Command Post C-5 Galaxy as Airborne Command Post The Idea That Got Nipped in the Bud Tribute to C-5 Galaxy On Its 50th Birth Anniversary Lockheed’s Proposed EC-5B could have carried 3 times the payload than Boeing’s current EC-135C Since its introduction in 1970, Lockheed’s C-5 …
Read More »F/A-18 Hornets Are Getting New Jamming-Resistant GPS Antennas
Will Such Provisions Affect Super Hornet’s Chances in MMRCA 2.0 Contract Super Hornets Are The Most Economical Aircraft At Around $55 million Per Aircraft in the Competition COVER STORY INTRODUCTION : The Super Hornet – a tested platform that is veteran of many wars, is one of the most economical …
Read More »Best Video of US Navy Blue Angels – Flyby and Sneaky Low Passes
The Blue Angels is the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, with aviators from the Navy and Marines. The Blue Angels team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world The Blue Angels’ six demonstration pilots currently fly the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 …
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