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5 Cool Nicknames For Military Aircraft & How They Got Them
With many nicknames to choose from, here are some of the best.
Are Military Aircraft Subjected To Airworthiness Directives Like Airliners?
While military aircraft's continuous airworthiness is a concern for authorities, these concerns are not available to the public.
Aircraft Carrier Takeoffs & Landings: 5 Fun Facts
Takeoffs and landings at aircraft carriers are precisely planned and executed.
Roaring Twenties: The 5 Fighter Jets From The MiG-21 Through To The MiG-29
Many of these Soviet-built fighters remain in service today.
How Did The Variants Of The French Dassault Mystere Fighter Bomber Differ From Each Other?
A short guide to the different variants of the Dassault Mystère.
Why Is The F-16 Fighter Jet Still So Popular After 50 Years?
Since its first flight in 1974, the F-16 'Fighting Falcon' remains a top choice for air forces around the world
Swedish Fighter: A Look At The Saab JAS 39 Gripen
This European Fighter is one of the most versatile fighter aircraft in the world and can give its competitors a run for their money.
Why Was The MiG-15 Codenamed 'Fagot'?
A slightly derogatory name for an opposition fighter aircraft.
The Fastest Fighter Jet: A Look At The MiG-25
The MiG-25's mystique was shattered after the US was able to disassemble and examine it in Japan.
Interesting: A Brief Guide To US Military Aircraft Naming Conventions
The Mission Design Series system has been in use since the 1970s
Do Fighter Pilots Fly The Same Aircraft For Every Mission?
The answer is more complex than you might initially expect.
Warthog: Why Is The A-10 Thunderbolt Still So Popular?
The Avenger rotary cannon is one of the most notable features of the aircraft.
Which Fighter Jets Are Operated By The Argentine Air Force?
The force's fleet includes just two combat aircraft types.
Double The Speed Of Sound: A Guide To The MiG-29 Fulcrum
The legendary fighter jet can reach speeds of up to Mach 2.25
How Do Military Aircraft Get Their Names & Designations?
There are both formal and informal conventions in use today.
Soviet Secret Weapon: The Story Of The Lavochkin La-5 Second World War Fighter
More than 9,900 examples of the type were built.
Still In Service: 5 Things You Didn't Know About The SEPECAT Jaguar Attack Aircraft
Since 1973, the Jaguar has played an integral role in conflicts worldwide.
How Do Fighter Jet Pilots Get Their Callsigns?
A brief history of call sign designating and a look at how they're assigned today.
The Flying Coffin: A Complete History Of The MiG-21
The jet was infamous for its problematic safety record.