28 March 2025

The Russian lessons of the MiG-29 for the future development of fighter planes

Analysis of the lessons learned from the MiG-29 by Russia and their influence on the design of subsequent fighters, with a focus on technological advances. The MiG-29, introduced in the 1980s, marked a significant milestone in Soviet military aviation. Designed to compete with Western fighters such as the F-16, it enabled the […]
28 March 2025

Evolution of drone propulsion systems up to the SR-72

Detailed analysis of the evolution of drone propulsion systems, from the first models to the advanced technologies of the SR-72. A retrospective of the first drone propulsion systems The first drones, developed during the First World War, mainly used piston engines. These engines, similar to those of manned aircraft of the time, […]
21 March 2025

The role of aircraft in Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah in 1988

Strategic analysis of the use of Iraqi aviation during Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah (1988) during the Iran-Iraq War Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah: military context and strategic objective Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah, carried out by Iraq in the spring of 1988, was one of the final offensives of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). This […]
21 March 2025

The Tuskegee Airmen: air combat and segregation

The Tuskegee fighter pilots made their mark in the Second World War despite segregation. Detailed strategic, technical and military analysis. The Tuskegee Airmen: political and military context The formation of the Tuskegee group took place within a discriminatory institutional framework. In 1940, the War Department gave in to pressure from African-American groups, […]
17 March 2025

Mirage III combat missions worldwide

Detailed analysis of Mirage III combat missions by user country. A technical, military and strategic assessment of the Dassault fighter. The Mirage III, designed by Dassault Aviation in the late 1950s, has served in over fifteen air forces. This single-engine delta fighter has been involved in major conflicts on several continents. More […]
17 March 2025

Technological advances on the Sukhoi SU-57 Felon

Detailed analysis of the technologies of the Sukhoi SU-57 Felon, Russia’s 5th generation fighter: stealth, sensors, engines, weapons. The Sukhoi SU-57 Felon represents the most ambitious project for the Russian military aircraft industry since the end of the USSR. Designed to compete with the American F-22 and F-35, this 5th-generation Russian fighter […]
17 March 2025

Hypersonic jets and engines: impact on air combat

Technical analysis of hypersonic aircraft, advanced engines and strategic consequences for air combat and tomorrow’s fighter aircraft. Hypersonic technologies are changing the balance in military aeronautics. Supersonic speed, long an operational limit, is becoming secondary to aircraft capable of speeds in excess of Mach 5. Projects for hypersonic jets and adapted engines […]
14 March 2025

The real range of modern fighter planes

Technical analysis of the range of fighter planes without refueling: concepts, advantages, USA-Russia-Europe comparisons, precise figures. The range of fighter planes determines their ability to operate far from their base without airborne logistical support. This technical criterion, too often summarized in theoretical terms, nevertheless determines the real autonomy in offensive or defensive […]
14 March 2025

Focus on the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star

A complete technical and military analysis of the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star, the US Air Force’s first jet fighter. Discover the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star: technical data, performance, operational use, feedback and place in military aviation. The Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star represents a key stage in the development of American fighter planes. […]