How the F-16 influenced modern fighter aviation
From the LWF program to Block 70/72, the F-16 set the standard: fly-by-wire, multi-role, pods, AESA radar, and sensor fusion. Technical analysis and legacy. Summary […]
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Measuring the true combat value of a fighter jet
Methods, criteria, and figures for assessing the operational effectiveness of a combat aircraft, from sensors to support, in a contested environment. In summary The combat […]
The astonishing Myasishchev M-55, a research and spy plane
The Myasishchev M-55 Mystic, a Soviet high-altitude aircraft, combines scientific research, reconnaissance, and technical records that remain unmatched to this day. Designed in the 1980s […]
The Saab J35 Draken and its revolutionary double delta wing
The Saab J35 Draken was the first production fighter aircraft to feature a double delta wing, an innovation that transformed its agility and missions. The […]
The Blackburn Buccaneer, an aircraft designed for low altitude flight
Discover the Blackburn Buccaneer: design, performance, naval and historical missions, from the NA.39 specifications to the Gulf War, with supporting figures. The strategic context and […]
The F-22’s supercruise and its importance
The F-22’s supercruise allows it to maintain Mach 1.5 without afterburners, optimizing range, stealth, and tactical effectiveness. Find out why this changes everything. The concept […]
L-39 Albatros, the training aircraft that became a movie star
The L-39 Albatros, a Czechoslovakian training aircraft, has become a movie star. Analysis of its history, performance, and roles on screen. A training aircraft that […]
The Fouga Magister, the butterfly-tailed training aircraft
The Fouga Magister, the famous French training aircraft, owes its visual recognition to its V-shaped tail. Let’s take a look back at its design, use, […]
The Dassault Mirage III: 10 unusual facts about a legendary fighter jet
Discover ten unusual and technical facts about the Dassault Mirage III, the French supersonic aircraft that made history in military aviation worldwide. The Dassault Mirage […]
Flying in a fighter jet: 5 unusual facts you never imagined
Vomiting, loss of consciousness, no toilets… Here are 5 little-known but true facts about flying in a fighter jet. Flying in a fighter jet is […]