The background of the spy plane SR-71 Blackbird
In 1985, an administrative sergeant assigned to America’s SR-71 unit attempted to sell top-secret intelligence about the airframe to the Soviets. Ultimately, the sergeant was arrested and…
These days, the AH-1Z Viper – “Air Beast” is favored in many engagements
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a modern version of the AH-1 Cobra, the first ever attack helicopter. The modern version is also called Zulu Cobra in reference…
US Air Force’s HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter Will Be Outfitted by FN Herstal
In 2016, the United States Air Force launched a major program for 113 helicopters to replace their ageing HH-60G Pave Hawk. Lockheed Martin won the competition with…
Spanish Air Force Receives 16 More PC-21 Training Aircraft from Pilatus under a Contract
The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, decided to purchase 24 PC-21s in early 2020. The final PC-21 of this order was delivered to Spain in mid-2022….
The OH-58 Kiowa, US Legendary Helicopter Contributing to Counter-Drug Missions
In addition to the AH-64 Apache, in fact the US has the legendary Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter. While not as well-known as the AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black…
China mourns the loss of the first AWACS capable of “detecting” stealth jets because it is “generation ahead” of the US E-3 Sentry
Wang Xiaomo, the father of China’s early-warning aircraft and recipient of the country’s top science and technology award, passed away at 84. Wang pioneered radar technology, arming…
The SMOOTHEST AIRBUS A380 Landing Ever (No Smoke!) is the BEST A380 Landing I’ve Ever Seen
This might be the smoothest Airbus A380 landing I have ever seen. Would be nice to know if the passengers even felt any kind of impact while…
Incredible US F-35B Switches to Helicopter Mode While Liftoff at Full Throttle
I build F-35s as a career. The B model does not normally do vertical takeoffs since this compromises the surface underneath, risking damage and blowing FOD into…
Merkava is the top tank on the planet (And Made in Israel)
Israel’s Merkava is Simply the Best… and Even in a Museum – Often described as one of the absolute best tanks in the world, the Israel Defense Forces’…
During a hypnotic takeoff, the US C-17 plane, weighing 140 tons, is in motion
Comments: – – Flew in a C141 Starlifter as an E2 in the US Navy from Travis AFB, CA to Clark AFB, Philippines. The Boeing C17 is a fine…