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5 May 2023

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The skills required to become a fighter pilot

Modern military aviation requires exceptional piloting skills to effectively fly sophisticated fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots face complex and demanding challenges, such as high-speed maneuvers, rapid direction changes, and intense air combat. To be successful in their mission, fighter pilots must possess specific physical, mental, technical and social skills. Skills are the competencies […]

2 May 2023

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Dassault Aviation

Have you ever been fascinated by the history of flight and the people responsible for developing innovative aircraft? If so, you’ll be interested to learn more about Dassault Aviation, one of the leading military and business aircraft companies. This manufacturer has a long history dating back to 1916, when Marcel Bloch created […]

2 May 2023

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Afterburner

An afterburner, also called postcombustion is a propulsion system used on some fighter aircraft to increase the power of their jet engines. Aircraft equipped with afterburners can reach supersonic speeds and perform high altitude maneuvers. The principle of afterburning The principle of operation of the afterburner is relatively simple. When the system […]

24 April 2023

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Why fighter planes fly in formation

Fighter aircraft often fly in formation for a variety of reasons, including safety and efficiency of flight operations. Formations allow pilots to coordinate their movements and optimize airspace utilization, thereby reducing the risk of mid-air collisions. In addition, training also helps pilots optimize fuel consumption and maximize flight time by reducing aerodynamic […]

13 April 2023

Published by admin at 13 April 2023

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Aircrafts in the US Navy

The United States Navy operates a wide range of fighter jets and aircraft to support its global operations. One of the primary fighter jets used by the US Navy is the F/A-18 Hornet, a multirole aircraft that can perform a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and reconnaissance. The F/A-18 […]

3 April 2023

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Flying into the stratosphere

Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what mysteries may be held above your line of sight? While birds, planes, and clouds soar high in our atmosphere’s troposphere, there is an even greater expanse that can tell us so much more. Flying into the stratosphere, aircrafts have to brace […]

27 February 2023

Published by admin at 27 February 2023

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Aviation

Lockheed SR-71: The Ultimate Spyplane of the Cold War

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft that became the ultimate tool for the American Central Intelligence Agency throughout the Cold War. It maintained an excellent operational service record, though a dozen were lost to accidents. The SR-71 Blackbird was the result of the YF-12A interceptor program, which was […]

27 February 2023

Published by admin at 27 February 2023

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The speed of of fighter jets

Fighter aircraft are among the fastest machines ever built, capable of supersonic speeds of up to Mach 3, and in some cases even higher. Their speed is critical to their air defense, reconnaissance and attack missions, and their technology continues to develop to further improve their performance. Discover the exciting world of […]

19 February 2023

Published by admin at 19 February 2023

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Aviation

Mriya, Beluga and the biggest planes in the world

Today we take a look at the “big planes”. Beluga, Mriya, A380… find out which are the biggest planes in the world, both in wingspan and in take-off weight. These impressive planes always make us admire the science and technology that make these aerial monsters take off. Why do we need really […]