It was decided to leave the A-10A Thunderbolt II behind. The “Hog” was never renowned for having cutting-edge technology, and in its post-Operation Desert Storm design, it was only expected…
The long-endurance flights of the B-17 were made possible by the placement of another additional fuel tank in the bomb bay The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) formed an uneasy…
Helicopters
Sikorsky-Boeing team reveals Defiant X, the most survivable assault helicopter in history
Defiant X is a complete weapon system that builds on the handling qualities and transformational capabilities proven by the team’s technology demonstrator, SB>1 Defiant. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and…
Carriers
Meet UMK Varan, Russia’s Latest aircraft carrier concept featuring a high degree of automation and robotic systems
Currently, Russia fields just one aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov. The “UMK Varan” is the latest Russian aircraft carrier concept unveiled by Nevskoe Design Bureau (PKB), part of Russia’s United Shipbuilding…
An enemy aircraft’s rudder was destroyed when Mitralexis, who had already shot down one bomber, pointed the nose of his PZL P. 24 directly at the bomber’s tail. This caused…
Carriers
“USS Ford EMALS failed after 181 launches. It was required to work for 4,166 launches before failure,” Pentagon tester says
The AAG was working for an average of 48 traps before failing. According to Alert 5, the Pentagon’s Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) latest assessment of the Electromagnetic Aircraft…
This just-released video shows a rare formation with A-10s and the US Air Force Thunderbirds over Nevada. Brought to my attention by John Osbourn, a reader of #AW#, this just-released…
History
A German Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance seaplane engaged six RAF Spitfires during the Battle of Britain
The RAF discovered that, in the hands of a skilled pilot, the Ar 196 might prove to be an unexpectedly lethal adversary The Arado Ar 196 may have been the…
Military
How 40 y.o. Kadena’s F-15 Eagles are still able to maintain air superiority in the Indo-Asia
It’s feasible that someone who hasn’t even been born yet will one day fly an F-15 Eagle For more than 40 years, the F-15 Eagle has protected the skies with…
Drones
As the QF-4 mission nears completion, the US Air Force prepares to say goodbye to the remaining Phantoms in its inventory
The QF-4, a modified F-4, was selected as the QF-106’s successor in the Air Force aerial target arsenal. Hill Air Force Base (AFB) had a bittersweet day on Oct. 25,…