In a daring display of technological prowess, the United States Navy successfully conducted a test launch of an advanced stealth fighter jet from an aircraft carrier, showcasing the nation’s military capabilities. However, behind the scenes, this high-stakes operation unveiled the dangerous process involved in deploying these cutting-edge aircraft. Yesterday, aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, one […]
I build F-35s as a career. The B model does not normally do vertical takeoffs since this compromises the surface underneath, risking dаmаɡe and Ьɩowіпɡ FOD into the plane & engine inlets. As can be seen in the video, a short takeoff run is nearly always performed for the F-35B. It can land vertically, however, […]
The United States Air foгсe will soon have a new cargo/tanker plane with a hybrid wing body. The Air foгсe plans to finish testing a full-size mixed-wing body cargo/tanker aircraft within four years, according to the current Climate Action Plan. In the long run, the demonstrator could be the basis for a whole fleet of […]
The Kalinin K-7 was an experimental bomber aircraft designed in the Soviet Union in the early 1930s. It was designed as a heavy bomber reinforced with multiple machine gun turrets but the designs also imagined the plane could double as a commercial airliner with modifications. Much like other experimental Soviet designs, the K-7 was planned […]
The ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe has taken a dangerous turn as the Ukrainian Air Force unleashed a fierce and devastating attack on Russian advanced armored tanks. This bold and unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the region, marking a significant escalation in the already tense situation. In a display of formidable air power, Ukrainian […]
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U-118 Ends Up on Hasting’s Beach After World War 1 ended, the German Navy surrendered, and many of its ships were interned at the Royal Navy’s chief naval base at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands north of the Scottish mainland. The German submarine U-118, however, was destined for France to be broken up for […]
Some aircraft have proven to be game-changers. One of these is the Westland Sea King, a search and rescue (SAR) and anti-submarine helicopter that served as a mainstay in many navies around the world, including the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. Originally developed by Sikorsky as the SH-3 Sea King for the United States Navy, the […]
Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) signed a contract for additional MCH-101 naval helicopters for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), and it marked the start of a mid-life update (MLU) programme for the type in Japan. The MCH-101 is a license-built version of the Leonardo AW101 helicopter. The signing, which follows the order for […]
Few aircraft have carved such an intriguing niche as the Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI. Developed during World War I, this colossal German bomber was a marvel of engineering that pushed the boundaries of contemporary aviation technology. Although its operational lifespan was brief, the Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI played a crucial role in paving the way for future heavy bomber […]
