Read more about the article Was A “New” Japanese YF-23 Stealth Fighter Nearly Built?

Was A “New” Japanese YF-23 Stealth Fighter Nearly Built?

If events had unfolded differently a few years ago, Japan might already use an updated version of its stealth YF-23 fighter. Image: Creative Commons. Northrop Grumman designed a new Japanese…

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The New American Stealth Fighter: How Much Is It Going to Cost?

The Next Generation Advanced Fighter Design (NGAD) aircraft will eventually replace the venerable F-22 Raptor. Consider also the expense of buying a brand new car. NGAD artist concept from Northrop…

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Dreams of a U.S. Military Hypersonic Missile Are becoming A Reality

The Air Force successfully tested its entire air-launched rapid-reaction weapon (ARRW). Courtesy illustration of an Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW). This month, the U.S. is catching up to Russia in…

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Read more about the article A Chinese Pilot Describes What It’s Like to Fly a J-20 Stealth Fighter

A Chinese Pilot Describes What It’s Like to Fly a J-20 Stealth Fighter

A Chinese pilot who has recently piloted at least three distinct fighter aircraft disclosed that he is learning to fly a J-10 to fly a stealthy fifth-generation Chengdu J-20 Mighty…

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