Tag: Military Aviation

All The Different Types of Military Aircraft Explained!
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All The Different Types of Military Aircraft Explained!

From a young age, we are taught that the military are here to protect us. Aside from guns, tanks and ships, most militaries make extensive use of aircraft too, where they fill a variety of roles. So what are the different types of military aircraft currently in service around the world? Much like when we classify most things in life, most modern military aircraft don't just fit in one category. Rather, they fit into several categories as manufacturers produce new variants of the same aircraft to keep up with the ever-changing nature of aerial warfare. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fighters Perhaps the type of aircraft we most associate with the military, the term "fighter" - or more often "fighter jet" - has become somewhat synonymous with...
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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...