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22Apr

By Gareth Seagull4 Comments

Aircraft Compare

Harrier vs Yak-38: Who wins?

Both the Harrier and the Yak-38 are extremely similar in their purpose and design. Both are V/STOL aircraft. But neither ever encountered the other on the battlefield, so, which is the superior aircraft? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harrier vs Yak-38: What is V/STOL? Whilst many are acquainted with the concept of V/STOL, equally as many are not. V/STOL is the process of a conventional fixed wing aircraft (such as the Harrier or Yak-38) taking off vertically. Much like a helicopter would! If they can't take of vertically (either they can't or the pilot doesn't want to) the Harrier and Yak-38 can also do a short takeoff. This requires them to have less runway than other aircraft of their size! Harrier vs Yak-38: The Basics After WWII,...

4Sep

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

Aircraft Digest

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

Aircraft Digest

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...