Gaining exposure in the Korean War, and coming of age in Vietnam, advances in military aircraft, such as the jet engine, have enabled armed forces to fight faster, farther and with fewer lost pilots.
The U.S. Air Force showed its might during this unprecedented exercise. But why?
“Star Wars" at sea? That's sort of the promise of a new generation of laser-firing jets now being developed by the U.S. military.
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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier — and deadlier.
乌克兰总统沃迪米尔·泽伦斯基(Volodymyr Zelenskyy)呼吁北约对乌克兰施加禁飞区,但到目前为止,北约拒绝了。禁飞区可以使普京的入侵结束吗?如何执行?
喷气式飞机是军队拥有的最好工具之一。他们快速,凶猛。从侦察到目标参与,这些飞机是10个复杂的资产。
现在,在许多大事件中,表演军事天桥的战斗机的激动人心的轰鸣声已成为一种普遍的经历。实际上,军方批准每年提交的850个左右的天桥请求中的大部分。安排天桥需要什么?
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The Mikoyan-Guryevich MiG-15 was a surprise when it appeared in combat during the Korean War. Read the details of the MiG-15 and learn how it shook the United States aviation industry out of its somewhat complacent state following World War II.
In its first few years, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II set eight new aviation records, among them altitude (98,557 feet), speed (1,390 mph), and time to climb (9,000 feet in 34.5 seconds). Learn details about this popular and powerful aircraft.
F-117A纯粹是攻击飞机,缺乏对战战手的手臂和机动性。其任务的性质和飞机的特征要求非常熟练,训练有素的飞行员。了解Nighthawk Stealth Fighter。
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北美F-86军刀是德国关于高速喷气飞机扫描机翼优势的德国研究的受益者。阅读有关这种令人惊讶的快速且极其可靠的单引擎战斗机的开发和细节。
小而有力的道格拉斯A-4天鹰在连续生产中保持了25年,比其他任何战机更长。了解这种艰难和敏捷的战斗机如何以和平时期的活动而闻名,而不是其军事成就。
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has taken on many roles since its debut in 1952. The plane that started as a high-level nuclear bomber is now being considered for electronic countermeasures. Learn the long history of and specifications for the B-29.
在1970年代,Mikoyan-Guryevich Mig-21与麦克唐纳·道格拉斯F-4 Phantom II相当于苏联。了解MIG-21的规格,这是飞机在战斗中使用的首选策略及其在混战中的弱点。
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洛克希德SR-71 Blackbird于1964年首次飞行,从那时起,它仍然是世界上最快的飞机。内翼和上机身中的坦克携带80,000磅的特殊,过热的燃料。
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle features a combination of inspired engineering and sophisticated on-board computers. Its large wings and powerful engines give tremendous agility and a remarkable climb rate. Learn about the dominant F-15 Eagle.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon had many advanced features, including a blended wing and fuselage, fly-by-wire controls, splendid visibility, and superb maneuverability. Read specifications and history of the popular F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is known as the most expensive bomber ever, at $2.2 billion each. It has evolved into a low-level weapon to destroy enemy battle potential by using precision-guided munitions. Read about this versatile, pricey bomber.
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Grumman EA-6B Prowler是Jet Age杰出的发动机,机身和电子设备合成的完美象征。了解Prowler的规格,以及新技术如何允许Prowler和类似的飞机保持运行。
作为美国空军空中武器库中最新的战斗机,F/A-22 Raptor融合了最新的隐身技术,以及令人难以置信的武器和计算机系统。了解这款双重用途战斗机和攻击飞机,看看是什么让它与F-15区分开。
现在,F/A-18是美国海军和海军陆战队的首选。原因?它们足够快,可以携带令人眼花and乱的炸弹和导弹,它们在板载电子设备上具有令人惊叹的,并且可以重新配置以完成一系列任务。查看这些惊人的军用机器。
The Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle exemplifies the military trend toward high-tech, low-risk equipment. This remotely-operated spy plane offers the most bang for the human-safety buck.
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