The F-35 Lightning II is usually the first aircraft that comes to mind when someone mentions expensive military aircraft. Ultimately, the F-35 program is what made it so controversial, was what made it so divisive. However, this is the total cost of the program. For something as sophisticated as the Lightning II, each F-35 costs about … Read more
The F-117 Nighthawk is an amazing aircraft that is also a very mysterious vehicle. Although their official air force duties ended in 2008, the iconic aircraft is still in service. It still flies because of its unusual powers. A unique aircraft was launched on 18th June 1981. The design of the machine defied aerodynamics; Instead … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the possible use of counterfeit titanium in recently built Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The revelations have raised concerns about the safety and structural integrity of the affected planes. The defective titanium and forged documents that went into Boeing and Airbus components came from a Chinese … Read more
Boeing, a big (and sometimes controversial)name in the aerospace industry, has a long history of building some of the world’s most recognizable and powerful military aircraft. The profession has made immeasurable contributions to aviation, from bombers that changed the course of history to sophisticated aircraft for patrol and surveillance. Listed here are eight of the … Read more
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most famous and aesthetically pleasing reconnaissance aircraft flown by the US Air Force. A technological marvel, it showed the world what the United States was capable of during the Cold War, instilling fear and wonder among the nation’s enemies. Aircraft were an essential tool during the conflict … Read more
More than a century after the disaster of the Titanic stunned the world, many questions remain unanswered and there are still many unanswered puzzles and hypotheses about what happened. Over the years, new information regarding the disaster is revealed, but the challenging location of the wreckage on the Atlantic Ocean floor has made getting closer … Read more
Summary and Key Points: In July 1946, the U.S. conducted Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll to study the effects of nuclear weapons. To simulate crew exposure, two experiments, Able and Baker, detonated atomic bombs near a fleet of 95 Navy ships carrying live animals. On July 1, five ships were sunk by 22-23 kiloton bombs dropped … Read more
Summary and Key Points: The General Dynamics F-16XL was an experimental variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, developed in the 1980s for the Air Force’s Enhanced Tactical Fighter (ETF) competition to replace the F-111 Aardvark. -The F-16XL had a unique delta wing configuration, referred to as the “cranked arrow”, which improved lift-to-drag performance at supersonic speeds. … Read more
Summary and Key Points: Chinese pilot Chen Liu, experienced in flying various fighter jets, shared insights on operating the fifth-generation Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon in a state-run media interview. -Chain emphasized the J-20’s superior data-processing and sophisticated avionics, contrasting it with the J-10. Although he found the J-20’s weapon system difficult, he gave the aircraft high … Read more
The more mythic aspects of our past are frequently dramatized in video games, creating characters that become instantly recognizable and famous over time. As the most popular mythical creature – perhaps second only to the unicorn – the dragon plays an important role. While dragons may represent arrogance, greed, and hatred, a studio may choose … Read more
