Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during an air power demonstration. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared King) In a statement released on Saturday, the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) confirmed that a U.S. military …
Read More »List of All F-35 Lightning II Crash Accidents
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the United States’ most advanced stealth multirole combat aircraft available today. In the 17 years since the F-35 took to the skies, it has accumulated a staggering 721,000 cumulative flight hours. The F-35 program began in 2006. Today, 13 nations have ordered the …
Read More »Watch: B-21 Raider First Flight Video
B-21 Raider is taking off on its way to Edwards. (Credits: Matt Hartman) In a historic moment for the United States Air Force, the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest stealth bomber, took to the skies for its maiden flight today. The event was captured by freelance news photojournalist Matt Harman, …
Read More »Allegations of Two Dismantled F-16s from Poland to Ukraine
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 …
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