Not long after the Wright brothers made their historic flight, ingenious men began using airplanes in a variety of ways that have since become common place in the modern world. As a fast and safe mode of transportation, an efficient way to haul goods to the delivery of healthcare and medicines, the airplane is has proven itself as an…

The Super Tomcat 21 instead remains one of the more fascinating examples of what could have been. When Top Gun came out in 1986, the aviation-themed film proved to be such as success in creating interest in naval aviation that the Grumman F-14 Tomcat became almost as much a star of the movie as Tom Cruise. It wasn’t actually the F-14’s…

BRRRT! Cheers from ground troops usually follow the A-10s signature “BRRRT” sound. It’s reasonable to assume that the U.S. maintains this old aircraft in service to boost the morale of American soldiers. Whatever the case, the gun is totally awesome. Whoever built an aircraft around it was a genius and remains a firm favourite within…

The Sukhoi Design Bureau of Moscow, Russia has developed the Su-47 (previously called the S-37 Berkut or Golden Eagle) The Su-47 fighter aircraft, previously called the S-37 Berkut or Golden Eagle, was developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau of Moscow, Russia, and performed its first flight in September 1997. Su-47 is in a forward-swept wing…

These transformation is so significant that the classic B-52 bomber may ultimately fly for a century.   Here’s What You Need to Remember: Apart from the airframes, today’s B-52 bomber is an altogether different aircraft than it was at its inception, given the massive and comprehensive scope of the upgrades. The B-52 is equipped with an entirely modern,…

With military aircraft, a certain balance has to be struck. Ultimately, it’s impossible to excel at everything. Britain’s acclaimed Avro Vulcan bomber, for instance, packed a hefty punch and was built for speed and power, but there was precious little scope to incorporate any tech that would dissuade attackers. Maneuverability was its only defense. A…

Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter. Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter offers a superior flight performance and manoeuvrability compared to its predecessor. The production of Mi-35M started in 2005. The aircraft integrates…

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Capable of delivering huge payloads at vast distances, the B-52 bomber quickly became a U.S. Air Force staple in the Vietnam War. The strategic bombers flew hundreds of combat sorties and dropped over fifteen tons of bombs on North Vietnamese targets during Operation Linebacker II. More recently, the B-52 bomber distinguished…

Nearly three decades later, the Apache’s status as the world’s premier attack helicopter remains largely unchallenged. Here’s What You Need to Remember: The latest AH-64E Guardian model boasts uprated engines, remote drone-control capabilities, and a sensors designed to highlight muzzle flashes on the battlefield below. The Army has also experimentally deployed Apaches on U.S. Navy ships and had them practice…

Concorde’s time in the skies may have been fleeting, but it remains an icon of aviation. In tribute to the supersonic plane, here are 40 fascinating facts about Concorde. 1. Concorde’s first successfully completed supersonic flight took place on October 1, 1969. But it wasn’t until January 21, 1976, that the first commercial flights took place.…