YF-12A and YF-12C in flight formation at dawn – credits: NASA The Lockheed A-12 family, known as the Blackbirds, were designed by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. They were constructed mostly of titanium to withstand aerodynamic heating. Fueled by JP-7, the Blackbirds were capable of cruising at Mach 3.2 and attaining altitudes …
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An alleged new video of the Italian Air Force display flight demonstration team, the Frecce Tricolori, has provided the virus-embattled nation a symbol of unity and strength during the battle against Coronavirus. Italy is currently experiencing the second-largest outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the world, following only China in …
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The U.S. Navy just demonstrated it can coordinate with AC-130 gunships for a maritime strike against potential hostile surface ships. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command has announced that U.S. Navy Cyclone-class patrol coastal ships (PC) and P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted a first …
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Top Gun: Maverick is set in a world of drone technology and fifth-generation fighters along with exploring the end of the era of dogfighting. Maverick (once again played by Tom Cruise) is now a flight instructor, who takes Bradley Bradshaw (played by Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s late partner …
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A Mi-24 ‘Hind’ attack helicopter was forced to take avoiding action after a drone was spotted during a military exercise in Russia. In social media was released the short video clip shows a drone flying above a military helicopter during a practiced assault river crossing and tactical landing exercise. The …
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Credits: Paramount Pictures Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell reveals Tom Cruise paid for his real-life pilot training. Powell was first in the competition with Teller for the role of Goose’s son. Ultimately, Teller was cast as Bradley, but a report suggested that producer Jerry Bruckheimer and the team at …
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The Pentagon announced Friday that members of the armed services, Defense Department civilian employees and their family members who are living on or serving at military properties can no longer travel domestically starting Monday, to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. According to air force times, the Air Force Personnel Center …
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An MQ-9 Reaper and a C-17 Globemaster III on display at the Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, during Singapore Airshow 2020, Feb. 12, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnathon Wines) The U.S. Air Force wants to replace the MQ-9 Reaper attack drones with something new capable …
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Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson was an American aeronautical and systems engineer. He played a leading role in the design of over forty aircraft, including several honored with the prestigious Collier Trophy, acquiring a reputation as one of the most talented and prolific aircraft design engineers in the history of aviation. …
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Tejas parked next to F-16 Fighting Falcon (centre) and Eurofighter Typhoon (top) at Aero India 2009 According to Indian Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, to address the shortage of fighter aircraft in the Indian Air Force, the government has adopted a two-pronged strategy of midlife up-gradation of existing …
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