Rare Sighting: Elusive RAT55 737 Radar Test Aircraft Captured in Flight Alongside B-2 Spirit
Photographer Julian Elnasser spotted the two aircraft over Death Valley earlier this year. The secretive RAT55 NT-43A is thought to be almost exclusively used to test the airborne radar signatures…
Aviation Photography 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Aircraft
With the main European and American airshow seasons rapidly approaching, take a look here for tips on how to hone the art of aviation photography. Modern camera technology has made…
First A-10 Departs Idaho as 124th Fighter Wing Begins Warthog Divestment
With the first Warthog sent to the Boneyard, Idaho ANG enters a new chapter while honoring three decades of A-10 Thunderbolt II heritage. The 124th Fighter Wing of the Idaho…
China’s KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Captured in Clearest Image Yet
The KJ-3000 is based on the Y-20 strategic airlifter, and its development is consistent with the Chinese doctrine to have a varied fleet of airborne radars. Within five months of…
China’s J-XDS’ Underside and Weapons Bays Seen in Clearest Image Yet
The outlines of what could be internal weapons stores and other electronic accessories are clearly seen in the latest picture of the J-XDS. The clearest and sharpest image yet of…
Norway Takes Control of U.S. Network-Enabled GBU-53s Launched by F-15Es During Test
The groundbreaking test saw Norwegian soldiers take control of two GBU-53 glide bombs released by two F-15Es and direct them towards the target. The Norwegian Armed Forces disclosed a recent…
