In 2013, Lockheed Martin announced the development of the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The SR-72 Son Of Blackbird is the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, which was the fastest plane to ever exist. The SR-71 was capable of reaching speeds over three times the speed …
Read More »Holden’s Lightning Flight: The Story Engineer Who Accidentally Took Off In A Fighter Jet
Credits: Youtube thumbnail / Paper Skies Anyone with a passion for aviation will have heard the tale of the Royal Air Force ground technician who accidentally took off in an English Electric Lightning after an error on what was supposed to be a ground engine run. On 22 July 1966 …
Read More »10 Fighter Jets You Can Buy Right Now
An F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-4 Phantom II perform a heritage flight Oct. 8, during their aerial demonstration at the “Legacy of Liberty.” -Photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss Have you ever wanted your own fighter jet? Here are 10 fighter jets that you can buy right now. 1. Sukhoi Su-27 …
Read More »U.S. Navy Blue Angels 2021 and 2022 Air Show Schedule
Credits: U.S. Navy The United States Navy Blue Angels have released the 2021 and 2022 air show Schedules. The Blue Angels Show and Practice Schedules are subject to change without notice. U.S. Navy Blue Angels 2021 Airshow Schedule U.S. Navy Blue Angels 2022 Airshow Schedule The National Naval Aviation Museum …
Read More »F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-CK-1 Ching-kuo
The AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is a multirole combat aircraft. The aircraft made its first flight in 1989. It was delivered to the Republic of China Air Force in January 1994 and entered service in 1997. All 130 production aircraft were manufactured by 1999. The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is …
Read More »How U.S. Planned To Use Stealth F-117 Nighthawk For Nuclear Attacks Against the Soviet Union
In the cold war time, U.S. planned to use the world’s first stealth F-117 Nighthawk jet for nuclear attacks against the Soviet Union. Entering service in the U.S. Air Force in late 1983, the F-117 Nighthawk was the world’s first jet aircraft built around a stealth design. It was designed …
Read More »Top 10 Air Forces In The World
The Air force is the military branch of the country that conducts aerial warfare. Air Force plays an important role in maintaining the security of the country. The Air Forces consist of a combination of bombers, helicopters, fighter planes, transport planes, and other aircraft. Here is the list of the …
Read More »Here’s Why Blue Angels Chose A-4 Skyhawk To Replace F-4 Phantom
All six Blue Angels Douglas A-4F Skyhawks executing a “fleur de lis” maneuver. USN – U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN The Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron was formed in 1946 by the United States Navy. The unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world after the French Patrouille de France formed …
Read More »Top 10 Oldest Military Aircrafts Still In Service
MiG-21 No.4326, which shot down 13 aircraft during the war – Pacific Aviation Museum – SolsticeMiGsmall Uploaded by High Contrast Militaries in the world want to keep an edge on the battlefields, so they have to operate the newest and the most advanced tech available. But sometimes that is simply not possible. Budgets might …
Read More »Turkey Increasing Strategic Ties With Pakistan To Build TF-X Fighter Jet
TF-X Turkish Aerospace Industries – JohnNewton8 According to the Bloomberg report, Turkey is pushing to co-manufacturer warplanes and missiles with Pakistan, a hookup that could also give it access to prized war technology from China. “Turkish defense and government officials have held periodic talks with Pakistani counterparts—the last high-level discussion was …
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