Tag: Aircraft
What are some of the neatest military aircraft and why?
So many cool aircraft have entered this mortal realm we call home, where to begin? As a lifelong military aviation enthusiast - here are my absolute favorites: 1. The AVRO […]
These are the Air Force’s 10 most expensive aircraft to operate
Northrop GrummanThe Northrop Gruman B-2 Spirit bomber. Below are the most expense aircraft for the US Air Force to fly sorted by cost per hour of flight. 10. F-22 Raptor […]
The Orange Symbol, its Aircraft and People
This week, the “Knights of the Orange Tail” Squadron celebrated 63 years. By using old weaponry and reducing the radar’s abilities, the aircrews reenacted an attack on the Tanta airport. […]
These are the 12 most important places on an aircraft carrier
The U.S. Navy’s Nimitz Class aircraft carriers are some of the most powerful weapons systems known to man, floating cities that can take strike warfare capability to the far reaches of […]
China Reveal Its Second Aircraft Carrier
China is building its second aircraft carrier, this time entirely with domestic technology, its Defense Ministry said Thursday. Ministry spokesman Col. Yang Yujun told reporters at a news conference that […]
This bomb-proof bag can suppress explosions on aircraft
By-PETER DOCKRILL: Despite high-level security measures, incidents like the downing of a Russian passenger jet in October – which killed 224 people and is thought to possibly have been caused […]
How does the control joystick in Airbus aircraft work?
What an easy intuitive and great way to fly that robust joystick is, called sidestick on the Airbus 320/330/340/350 and 380 models and submodels. The best thing is that it’s […]
Dazzling new airplane patent offers seats on top of aircraft
At last, a new airplane seating patent that doesn’t try to squeeze more humans into a smaller space. Instead, this concept aims to give passengers an even better view of […]
#Fail! First U.S. Flight of Fancy New Airbus Jet Ends in Disaster
The inaugural U.S. flight of one of Airbus’s newest aircraft models was supposed to be a big deal, showcasing the impressive new jumbo jet on its very first trip from […]
Yes, Really, Destroy ISIS With Turboprop Light Attack Aircraft
By-Michael W. Pietrucha: The A-29A Super Tucano is under production in Jacksonville for the Afghan Light Air Support program. The 81st Fighter Squadron at Moody AFB operates these aircraft to train […]