As fighter jets have grown more and more expensive, pressure has mounted on modern air forces to enable those aircraft to ...
Thrust vectoring—essentially redirecting the plane’s exhaust flow—allows modern fighters to quickly change direction, giving ...
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the realm of modern air combat, the integration of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar has become an industry standard for all ...
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a 4.5-generation, all-weather, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to meet the diverse operational needs of the Indian Air Force. Built as a true multi-role ...
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How Are Modern Aircraft Wings Designed?

Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, unbroken connection to the aircraft’s main fuselage.
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Footage has been released of the U.S. Air Force’s most ...
Modern fighter operations place growing cognitive and physical demands on pilots. High-speed engagements, dense sensor inputs ...
A Colorado-based startup is touting a massive new cargo plane as an airlift option for the Pentagon. The Windrunner is supposed to easily carry four modern fighter jets or six Chinooks. While it's ...
All of the Navy's propeller and jet aircraft, except for the F-35, have been given the green light to conduct flight operations aboard the Ford.
The Flying Bull’s collection has over 40 aircraft ranging from World War II fighters to modern helicopters. The two restored aircraft showcased will be a Douglas DC-6B and a Lockheed P-38 Lightning.