Lockheed F-94 Starfire: The First with Afterburner

Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the first operational jet-powered all-weather interceptor of the US Air Force, as well as the first USAF fighter to use an afterburner. For over three years,…

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Dance of the Delta Wings: Rafale, Gripen, and Typhoon

Photo: Indian Air Force (GODL-India) Cutting edge As the theater of military aviation constantly reshapes itself in response to emerging threats and technological advancements, a few awe-inspiring creations have taken…

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The Avro Anson: An Aircraft That Refused to Retire

Avro Anson ZK-RRA Photo: Oren Rozen In an industry marked by constant evolution and rapid technological shifts, the Avro Anson’s enduring presence is noteworthy. This multirole aircraft, with its remarkable…

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The Sea Fury: Defying the Jet Revolution

TMK 20 Sea Fury 2014 Reno Air Races photo D Ramey Logan The Last Roar of Propeller Dominance The jet age introduced a slew of advanced aircraft, propelling the aviation…

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Unleashing the Beast: The F-22 Raptor

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a marvel of modern engineering, representing the pinnacle of American air superiority technology. This fifth-generation stealth fighter jet has captivated aviation enthusiasts and military…

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When an A-10 Thunderbolt II Landed on a Highway

The USAF is conducting take-offs and landings from US highways for the first time in decades. The aircrafts involved in the drill are the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II and…

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The Golden F-16

Gold is the color A golden-painted F-16A Fighting Falcon of the Iowa Air National Guard was on display at Colonel Bud Day Field, Sioux City in June. And it’s not…

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Poland’s MiG-29s Leave Mińsk Mazowiecki Air Base

Polish Air Force Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A Fulcrum (reg. 105, cn 2960535105) at ILA Berlin Air Show 2016. Photo: Julian Herzog In December 2022, Poland’s Air Force moved its MiG-29 Fulcrums stationed…

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The A-10 That Landed without Landing gear or Canopy

Battle hardened At this point, no one should be surprised at what the A-10 Warthog can endure. On many occasions, the aircraft returned to the airbase after sustaining so much…

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New LRPM For AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

An AH-64E Apache helicopter (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Savannah Roy, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division) The U.S. Army has been on the hunt for a new long-range…

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