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F-16 vs F-35: The Future of The Air Force?…

5Dec

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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F-16 vs F-35: The Future of The Air Force?…

The F-35 is supposed to be the world's most advanced fighter jet. It is supposed to replace every other aircraft in a modern air force's fleet, including the F-16. This has caused many to wonder which is better- the F-16 and F-35? In recent years, the cost of the F-35 has skyrocketed, combined with several other issues regarding the F-35, has caused many to say that we should modify existing F-16 fleets rather than buy a relatively untested aircraft. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-16 vs F-35: What is a Fighter Jet? Today, the term "fighter jet" is used quite a lot. Mostly, it is used as a blanket term for military aircraft, both by the media and general public. However, this is not really true, at least not in a military sense, anyway. Th...

22Aug

By Charles YongzhengNo Comments

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F-15 vs F-16: The Best US Fighter Jet?

Both the F-15 and F-16 are some of the best and most produced fighter jets in the world. Despite this, F-15s and F-16s have never fought one another directly, leading many avgeeks, generals to wonder: F-15 or F-16? The F-15 and F-16 are both fighter jets, serving in several different roles for several different militaries. Both F-15s and F-16s often serve alongside one another in different conflicts, often playing to their own strengths. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-15 vs F-16: What is a Fighter Jet? I know. I know. But before we can really compare the F-15 and F-16, we need to truly understand what a fighter jet is. A fighter jet is a jet powered aircraft (unlike other fighters like the P-51 Mustang or Spitfire). It is specifically de...

F-16 vs F-18: The Best Multirole Fighter?

5Aug

By Salomón MarcoNo Comments

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F-16 vs F-18: The Best Multirole Fighter?

The US military introduced the F-16 in 1978, and later the F/A-18 in 1983 to replace their ageing jets. Since then, many members of the public, avgeeks and generals have wondered which is better- F-16 or F-18? Both the F-16 and F-18 serve in multirole fighter roles for their respective branches, and often serve alongside one another on operation. However, they have never active engagement between one another in anything other than simulations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-16 vs F-18: What is a Multirole? Both the F-16 and F-18 are multirole fighter aircraft. But what exactly is "multirole" and how does it differ from other aircraft? As the name would imply, a multirole fighter can be used in multiple roles. These roles might include air-...

27Jun

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

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17 Fastest Aircraft in the World

Since the invention of the first airplane, engineers have tried to push the limits of speed. What were the fastest aircraft two decades ago, look like snails compared to the aircraft of today. But which are the fastest? When the jet engine was invented during WWII, fighter jets and later commercial airliners became far faster than they ever had been. As jet engine technology progressed, so did top speeds, up until today and beyond! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 17. Concorde (Mach 2.04) The Concorde was one of the biggest achievements of the Cold War. In the West, the Concorde is known for being the fastest successful commercial aircraft to have ever flown. Both BAC and Aerospatiale marketed the Concorde base solely on its speed. You could ...

4Sep

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

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15 Best Fighter Jets in History!

Since the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903, many military strategists have seen the practical applications of aviation. This has resulted in the birth of fighter jets, but which are the best fighter jets to have ever flown? The first fighter aircraft appeared during WWI, with them becoming incredibly popular during WWII. During the Cold War, fighter jets as we know them today became widespread. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 When it comes to the best fighter jets in the world, especially historical ones, the MiG-15 is certainly one of them. Despite being one of the first, first-generation jet fighters, it's still a powerhouse today! The MiG-15 became famous during the Korean War for being the first Soviet ...

24Jul

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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RIAT 2019: It’s been unforgettable…

Last weekend saw the world-renowned RIAT 2019 airshow. It was perfect- it was sunny and warm, and the aircraft performances were amazing. There are few events in the aviation industry that can rival the drama, intensity and spectacles of RIAT 2019. Many spectacular aircraft took flight over the weekend, including: The Spanish Navy EAV-8B Harrier; The British Airways 747 flight with the Red Arrows display team; and several German, Italian, and British Typhoons. As well as many static aircraft, including: Gulfstream G550, a US Marine Corps CV-22B Osprey, as well as Canadian, Jordanian and British C-130 Hercules just to name a few (see the full list here). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the heavy rain on the Friday, the aircraft were great- m...