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B-21 Raider vs B-2 Spirit: A Comparative Analysis

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 …

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Rockwell XFV-12: A F-4 Phantom With VTOL

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 …

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Boeing and Lockheed in Race to Create Mach 5 SR-71 Successor

Boeing unveils its Mach 5+ ‘Son of Blackbird’ conceptual hypersonic jet design to replace the SR-71 Blackbird

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 …

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The Untold Story of U.S. Military Weird Flying Platforms

The Untold Story of U.S. Military Weird Flying Platforms

In the midst of the 1950s, a fervent era of technological advancement gripped the U.S. military. Jet engines roared, helicopters dotted the skies, and the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, sailed the seas. President Eisenhower’s Massive Retaliation doctrine loomed, threatening the possibility of a nuclear battleground. In this turbulent …

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