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 […]
Aviation
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 […]
The Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Code
Understanding the Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Code, a key communication tool between fighter pilots, aircraft, and allied forces during tactical operations. The Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Code […]