Photo credit: Wikimedia In a recent development, Russian think tank Rybar has claimed that two disassembled F-16 fighter jets were transported into Ukraine from Poland on the night of November 3. This assertion is part of a larger report stating that, since the beginning of November, at least five dismantled …
Read More »When U.S. B-25 Bomber Crashed Into The Empire State Building
Left: Empire State Building aerial view credits Sam Valadi | Right: The B-2 bomber flying over downtown San Antonio Nov. 5, 2009 credits U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung On July 28, 1945, the bustling streets of New York City were abruptly silenced as a North American B-25 Mitchell bomber, on …
Read More »B-21 Raider vs B-2 Spirit: A Comparative Analysis
Credits: US Airforce Introduction: The unveiling of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider on November 2 marks a significant milestone in the history of the U.S. Air Force, revolutionizing American strike capabilities for both strategic and tactical missions worldwide. This article provides a comprehensive comparison between the B-21 Raider and its …
Read More »Rockwell XFV-12: A F-4 Phantom With VTOL
XFV-12A on ramp at NAA in Columbus, Ohio – Credits: NAA – Press Release Introduction In the midst of the Star Wars fever of 1977, Rockwell International embarked on an audacious venture – the development of a prototype supersonic fighter for the US Navy. The XFV-12 was envisioned as a …
Read More »US-supplied ATACMS Strike Decimates 11% of Russia’s Ka-52 Fleet
Credits: @bradyafr / X In a dramatic turn of events, Ukraine has successfully employed ATACMS ballistic missiles supplied by the United States, ushering in a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The operation, known as Operation Dragonfly, unfolded on October 17, proving rumors of Ukraine’s acquisition of the …
Read More »B-21 Raider’s Unique Tail Design and Auxiliary Air Intake System Revealed in High-Resolution Imagery
A new image of the B-21 at Palmade posted on Reddit by user u/Folding_WhiteTable Introduction: In a recent development, a new photograph of the highly classified B-21 Raider stealth bomber has emerged, shedding light on previously undisclosed features of the aircraft. This image, posted on Reddit by a user named …
Read More »Mega Aircraft Sale: 117 Fighter Aircraft Including MiG-29 & MiG-31 Put Up On Auction
MiG-31 interceptor of the Kazakhstan Air Force. Photo from open sources via via Militarnyi Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic and member of the Russia-led CSTO, has recently made headlines by putting up over 100 decommissioned Soviet-origin fighter planes and bombers, along with their aviation engines, for sale. This move comes …
Read More »Boeing and Lockheed in Race to Create Mach 5 SR-71 Successor
Boeing, the aerospace industry leader, has revealed plans to develop technologies for a potential new “hypersonic” spy plane, capable of reaching speeds five times that of sound. However, Boeing has cautioned that the realization of such a Mach-5 spy plane may still be a decade or two away. Despite decades …
Read More »Ukrainian Attempt to Poison 77 Russian Pilots with Cake & Whiskey Thwarted in Shocking Twist
In a shocking turn of events, a sinister plot to poison dozens of Russian pilots was narrowly thwarted, as Ukrainian native Egor Semenov allegedly attempted to carry out a deadly scheme at the Armavir Higher Military Aviation School in Russia’s Krasnodar region. The incident unfolded during a banquet held to …
Read More »High-Wing Configurations: An Essential Choice for Military Transport Aircraft
A C-17 Globemaster assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling over the southeastern United States, March 22, 2023. The C-17 serves as the U.S. Air Force’s primary strategic lift aircraft for global transport of troops and equipment. (U.S. Air Force …
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