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US Air Force Aims to Avoid F-35 Mistakes on Next-Gen Fighter

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Post published:May 24, 2023
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The US Air Force is determined to learn from past mistakes, particularly those made during the development of the F-35, as it embarks on the creation of a sixth-generation fighter…

Dispelling the SR-91 Aurora Myth

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Post published:May 7, 2023
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The SR-91 Aurora was supposedly a Mach 6 spy plane designed in the 1980s. But it's only partially apparent whether or not this is real. The SR-91 Aurora legend endures.…

The Origins of the Spy Aircraft SR-71

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Post published:May 6, 2023
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The SR-71's top speed was limited to Mach 3.2 but could have much greater speeds. Its predecessor, the A-12 "Cygnus," could have speeds exceeding Mach 3.56. SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane.…

Tanks With “Reactive” Armor Are No Match For The A-10 Warthog

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Post published:May 6, 2023
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Although it was designed specifically for close air support, the Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II is now showing its age. The introduction of modern reactive armor could be decisive. A-10C munitions…

Mach 5: Truth Or Fiction?

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Post published:May 6, 2023
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When weighed against the available real-world evidence, the SR-91 Aurora spy plane is more fiction than fact. SR-91 Aurora, artist rendition. Image Credit: Creative Commons. "My first essay for 1945…

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