Summary and Key Points: In 2017 there were rumors that an Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet was shot down by a Soviet-made S-200 missile fired by the Syrian Defense Forces. -These allegations were denied by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), who said that an anti-aircraft missile was fired but missed its target. -Israeli media … Read more
① Why are Airplane Wingtips Bent Upward? Have you ever looked closely at the wings of an airplane? When you look out the window while boarding, you can see a small wing-like structure on the tips of the wings; This structure usually has an airline symbol on it. If you look closely, you will see … Read more
Summary: The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber may soon have a stealthy companion in the skies: the Next Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS), also known as the KC-Z. NGAS Key Points and Why It Matters Skunk Works at Lockheed Martin has released a concept image of a secret airborne tanker intended for close frontline support. -NGAS … Read more
Although it was a complex and stunning aircraft, the Convair B-36 Peacemaker was difficult to maintain. It was to be a strategic bomber.The B-36 was essential in the Cold War as a deterrence and surveillance platform, although it was not present in World War II.Eventually, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress replaced the B-36. The Convair B-36 … Read more
The uninitiated may assume that oil is oil regardless of the type of engine being used. After all, its primary purpose is to lubricate the internals of the engine. Yes, all oils can serve the same purpose, but their composition varies, as do the engines they are intended for. To begin with, diesel engines run … Read more
Jet engines are complex and expensive machines that require safe handling, proper care, and routine maintenance. While aircraft engines may serve a similar purpose as an automobile machine – providing power, starting an engine is not as simple as turning on the car ignition. Pilots must perform a series of steps required to perform the jet … Read more
While many general aviation aircraft and most commercial aircraft have a landing gear configuration similar to a tricycle, some are configured differently. A “taildragger” aircraft is characterized by having two wheels in front of the center of gravity and a small tailwheel at the rear. “taildragger” aircraft are known for requiring a separate set of … Read more
Although terrible, World War II was also the most destructive war in human history and gave birth to many technologies and advances. The creation of long-range strategic bombers such as the B-17 and B-24 was part of that, although research and development continued after the war. The US continued to develop its strategic bomber force, … Read more
Ever wondered how much work goes into designing, developing and manufacturing a fighter jet? Very nice! So it is useless to discard sound and effective structure after a very short period of time. It is not every time that an outdated fighter cannot serve in a high class air force. To guarantee a high level … Read more
Summary: The YF-118G “Bird of Prey” was a stealthy experimental aircraft developed by Boeing’s Phantom Works in the early 1990s. -It was designed to test low observability and radar evasion, which helped develop technology for contemporary stealth aircraft such as the F-22 and F-35. The estimated $67 million single-seat plane has unique design features including gull-shaped … Read more
