The United States Navy’s Pioneering Carrier Plane: The Douglas TBD-1 Devastator
Highly advanced at the time of production, the Douglas TBD-1 incorporated many new innovations but was outclassed and nearly obsolete by the time it saw combat. Developing the Devastator Originating…
Second Prototype of Turkey’s Hürjet Flies in New Colors for the First Time
The second prototype showcases significant design modifications, likely tailored to enhance its light attack capabilities. These changes suggest the aircraft is being refined to compete globally within its class and…
Dassault Rafale
The Rafale is a multirole 4th generation (or 4.5+ in the latest version) fighter capable of supersonic flight and developed by the French firm Dassault Aviation. The Rafale, whose name…
China’s Mysterious Aircraft Carrier Sets Sail
A mysterious flat-top ship was recently spotted departing from the Guangzhou shipyard, after being quickly built. The purpose of the vessel is still not clear. On Nov. 26 2024, a…
First Clear Image of a Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Launching a PL-10 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges
The side internal weapons bays are designed to house the PL-10 short-range air-to-air missile. Additionally, the J-20's bay mechanics and internal design showcase a fascinating integration of engineering precision and…
Unauthorised Drones Continue to Plague U.S. Air Force Bases in the UK
A comprehensive look at how the situation, which an anonymous U.S. official said appears to be coordinated and not the work of hobbyists, has unfolded so far. Since Nov. 20,…