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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
Which Notable Aviation Records Did The English Electric Canberra Bomber Set?
The Canberra was quite the climber and endurance runner.
What Are Elephant Walks In Military Aviation?
An explainer of the curious military aircraft display.
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.
First British Jet Fighter: 5 Fun Facts About The Gloster Meteor
Eighty-two years after its first flight, the aircraft is still used as a testbed.
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.
What Are Some Of Spain's Largest Military Airshows?
The two biggest air shows in Spain occur over beaches during the summer.
Ukraine Claims Shoot Down Of Russian Beriev A-50 & Ilyushin Il-22
The claim was confirmed by Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Збро́йні Cи́ли Украї́ни, ZSU).
Half A Century: Inside The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon's Lengthy Evolution
The jet first took flight in 1974 and has stood the test of time ever since
RB396: The Hawker Typhoon Undergoing An Ambitious Rebuild Project
The project is underway on the Isle of Wight.
Why Do Military Divisions Have Aerial Display Teams?
The tradition goes back to the First World War.
5 Interesting Aircraft That You Didn't Know The UK's RAF Used
Delving into five lesser-known aircraft from the RAF fleet.
Examined: How Often & How Long Military Pilots Fly
The NATO requirement is that pilots fly at least 15 hours per month.
Which Aircraft Does The Lithuanian Air Force Fly?
Despite its small size, the Lithuanian Air Force (LTAF) still plays an important part in defending the country's skies.
5 Fun Facts About The Smoke Used In Military Air Displays
Since the 1960s, smoke has become a main staple of military air display shows.
A Complete History Of The F-18 Fighter Jet
The F/A-18 Super Hornet will be eventually replaced with the F/A-XX, which the Navy officially announced in 2012.
What Are The World's Most Expensive Military Helicopters?
Military helicopters can cost anywhere from $30 million to nearly a billion.