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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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…
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…
There are still active and useful roles for all Nimitz aircraft carriers. All of this is a result of her technologically sophisticated powers at the time. US Navy Nimitz-class Aircraft…
For almost 50 years, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has served as the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force. The F-16 Block 70 is quite impressive. Image Credit: Hellenic Air Force.…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he would rather think about exporting the B-21 after it has been "tested and fully furnished." B-21 Raider. Image Credit: U.S. Air Force. Suppose that…
The F-22 Raptor is widely hailed as the world's finest fighter aircraft. However, early production cuts were made by the Air Force. F-22 Raptor. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Many aviation…
Due to their unrivaled 104:0 kill ratio in combat, the F-15E line of fighter jets hardly requires an introduction. EN ROUTE TO NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEV. - Lieutenant Colonel…
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…
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…
The Soviets wouldn't stop it. The objective was to turn the CIA's A-12 Oxcart espionage plane into a fighter or bomber. During the 1961 Vienna Summit between President John F.…