The XB-70: Its legacy in aviation today
The XB-70 Valkyrie was a planned supersonic bomber that became known as a “technology demonstrator”. Its main descendant is the B-1 Bomber, and its technology has been used for civilian…
The XB-70 Valkyrie was a planned supersonic bomber that became known as a “technology demonstrator”. Its main descendant is the B-1 Bomber, and its technology has been used for civilian…
B-52 Pilot: “Ranger, we’re 5 miles out.”USS Ranger: “We do not have visual…”B-52 Pilot: “Look down” Taken in the spring of 1990 in the Persian Gulf, the impressive pictures in this post feature…
One of the most complex parts of the F-14 Tomcat testing was firings of AIM-7 Sparrows from stations on the belly of the aircraft. Here is something for all those…
The most complex navy vessels at sea, possibly except for submarines, are aircraft carriers. Carriers must operate a fleet of planes securely in addition to the usual issues of warships,…
The Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet was the first rocket-propelled aircraft to enter operational service by any country in the world. Developed by Alexander Lippisch during World War II, it is one…
The Mosquito aircraft was one of the most innovative designs during World War II and even today it has a reputation as one of the finest combat and reconnaissance planes…
The Douglas Aircraft A-4 Skyhawk was a family of light attack bombers manufactured and used by the United States Navy. It was designed to replace the AD-1 Skyraider, which had…
The P-47 was one of the best fighters of its time and was a highly successful aircraft. It had a very heavy armament, which included eight .50 cal machine guns,…
The C-160 is an aircraft that is used by many countries around the world. It was created by France and Germany to meet their military needs. The C-160 can be…
The B-1 and B-2 pilots will be brought home from the boneyard in the B-52 Stratofortress, according to an old joke that circulates around the bomber fleet. That could be…