The cost of fighter jets per flight hour
Discover why knowing the hourly operating cost of fighter jets is crucial. Technical analysis and costs of the F-16, F-35, Rafale, and more. Why is […]
Fighter jet
A new carrier-based training aircraft under development in China
China is preparing a twin-engine, two-seat carrier-based training jet, inspired by the T-7A, to strengthen the PLAN’s naval aviation. A project intended for naval training […]
Russia claims that the Su-57 has been equipped with hypersonic weapons
Russia claims that the Su-57 has been equipped with hypersonic weapons. Technical analysis, range, operational capability, and strategic implications. Russia has officially confirmed that its […]
The MiG-31, the fighter jet that flies in the stratosphere
Capable of operating at 21,000 meters, the MiG-31 can intercept missiles, satellites, and spy planes above civilian airspace. Developed by the Soviet Union in the […]
The French army is overusing its Rafale aircraft by 15%
The French army is overusing its Rafale aircraft by 15% due to a lack of resources following sales to Greece and Croatia and deliveries of […]
The F-104 Starfighter: the worst fighter jet ever?
Designed as a supersonic interceptor, the F-104 Starfighter became infamous for its crash rate and technical defects. A program with dramatic consequences Launched in the […]
10 unusual facts about the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut
Discover 10 little-known technical facts about the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut, a Russian fighter jet with inverted wings, designed as a technology demonstrator. The Sukhoi Su-47 […]
10 little-known facts about the Rafale
Discover 10 unusual and technical facts about the Rafale, the iconic French fighter jet designed for air superiority and nuclear deterrence. The Rafale fighter jet, […]
NGAD: the future of US air superiority threatened by high costs
USAF NGAD program: financial challenges, rivalry with the Chinese J-20 fighter jet, operational prospects. The US Air Force is continuing to develop the NGAD (Next […]
Diplomacy and lobbying in fighter jet procurement
The sale of fighter jets is guided by much more than technical criteria. Military alliances, political influence, and economic interests all play a role in […]