10 unusual facts about the Black Sheep Squadron
Discover the little-known and surprising history of the Black Sheep, a fighter squadron that became legendary during the Pacific War. Immortalized on television in the […]
Aviation
Managing fatigue and stress on long missions with refueling
Fighter pilots face intense stress and fatigue on long missions. How do they manage these physiological and mental limits in flight? A fighter jet flight […]
Targeting in urban areas: the decisions behind each strike
What processes lead to an air strike in an urban area? Technical analysis of the choices made by the forces involved in targeted ground attacks. […]
The C-130J exceeds its expected structural life by 40%
Lockheed Martin’s C-130J has reached 122,500 equivalent flight hours, extending its expected structural life by 40%. Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules tactical military transport aircraft […]
Air superiority or ground attack: the strategic dilemma
Detailed analysis of the military, political, and tactical factors guiding the choice between air superiority missions and ground attack missions. A fundamental strategic choice in […]
The merger of MiG and Sukhoi and its consequences
Detailed analysis of the MiG-Sukhoi merger within the UAC and its implications for the Russian aviation industry. On June 1, 2022, Russia formalized the merger […]
Ejection procedures at high altitude and supersonic speed
Technical analysis of ejection procedures in fighter aircraft at high altitude and supersonic speed. The ejection of a pilot at high altitude and supersonic speed […]
Air engagements at a numerical disadvantage: tactical choices
How air forces compensate for their numerical inferiority when facing more numerous enemy fighter aircraft: air tactics and combat strategy. An introduction to tactical choices […]
Unidentified aerial phenomenon and secret military aircraft
Precise analysis of radar signatures, trajectories, and witness accounts to distinguish a UAP from a classified military aircraft, with expert recommendations. Observations of UAPs (unidentified […]
Operation Anaconda: a decisive battle in Afghanistan
Detailed analysis of Operation Anaconda (2002), its military strategy, and the use of air forces in the war in Afghanistan. Operation Anaconda, carried out in […]