Does the F-35 have Russian DNA hidden in its nozzle?
Does the F-35B owe some of its technology to the Soviet Yak-141? A detailed look back at a little-known and often fantasized industrial heritage. Summary […]
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Tempest: when the cockpit disappears to connect the pilot to AI
In the GCAP, the Tempest relies on a virtual cockpit, AR, gestures, and biometrics. The promise: less mental load. The risk: too much software dependency. […]
Viggen and CK37: how Sweden digitized the cockpit before anyone else
With the Viggen, Sweden introduced the first onboard computer with integrated circuits. The CK37 changed the pilot-machine relationship forever. In summary In the early 1960s, […]
The golden canopy of the F-22, a discreet detail at the heart of stealth
Why the golden cockpit of the F-22 is not decorative: a canopy treated to block radar and close the aircraft’s stealth signature. In summary The […]
How the MiG-31 secretly guided MiG-23 and MiG-29 radars with their systems turned off
Designed to protect the vast Soviet Union, the MiG-31 Foxhound served as a veritable flying command center, guiding other fighters using advanced data links. In […]
The secrets of the SR-71 on surviving at an altitude of 25,900 meters
At 25,900 meters, the SR-71 Blackbird was flying almost in space. Pressurization, extreme cold, space suits: this was the reality of this extraordinary flight. In […]
Is speed still decisive for fighter jets in the stealth era?
Speed is no longer the absolute criterion for fighter jets. But it still plays a strategic role in the face of stealth technology and modern […]
The Bell D-139 Vertiburner, a forgotten VTOL from the Cold War
Designed as a revolutionary VTOL fighter, the Bell D-139 and its Vertiburners mainly served as a risky laboratory for vertical takeoff technology. In summary The […]
The Mach 5 challenge: why hypersonic flight is still a challenge
Reaching Mach 5 in the atmosphere seems simple on paper. In practice, heat, materials, and propulsion make hypersonic flight extremely risky. In summary Reaching Mach […]
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone heralds a new era in combat
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone has finally been unveiled. This new collaborative aircraft promises an operational revolution based on AI, stealth, and swarm combat. Summary Northrop […]