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Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA – A Copy of the US F-22?

Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA – A Copy of the US F-22?

Aviation World, Fighter Jets, Military Aviation, Stealth Fighter Jets

The Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA – PAK FA means Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation – is a milestone in Russian aircraft production. From what has been seen, it is believed to be a fifth-generation aircraft with stealth features, big internal weapon...
Lockheed Martin F-35 – As bad as Critics say?

Lockheed Martin F-35 – As bad as Critics say?

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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has been widely debated since well before its first flight in 2006. The project has cost over 1 trillion dollars so far and is expected to reach over 1.5 trillion during its lifetime. But an aircraft costing this much money can...
F-35 – The biggest aviation project ever

F-35 – The biggest aviation project ever

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The American F-35 Lightning II built by Lockheed Martin has been under great debate for over a decade. The development of the second US 5th-generation fighter is currently projected to cost over $1 trillion — yes, with a “t.” It is certainly expensive, but is it worth...
USAF and Russian Air Force – A Comparison

USAF and Russian Air Force – A Comparison

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USAF and RuAF Fleet strength Let’s start with some heroic (and perhaps slightly biased) videos from both sides. The American video is further down. The US Air Force has been regarded as the world’s supreme air force since the end of the Second World War, but with...
P.I.R.A.T.E versus Raptor

P.I.R.A.T.E versus Raptor

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The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor has long been claimed to be the best air superiority fighter ever built, even before it was completed, American officials claimed that with its stealth technology it would outperform any fighter that stood in its way without even being...
5th generation fighter jets too expensive?

5th generation fighter jets too expensive?

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Boeing promotes F-35C Exit Strategy We have repeatedly covered the 5th-generation topic, asking whether these jets will be the last manned fighters before being replaced by UAVs. Articles about the topic can be found here (cost), here (UAVS vs jet fighters) or...
The most expensive military aircraft

The most expensive military aircraft

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What does the most expensive in aviation mean? The answer to this question is not simple. In the last one hundred years a countless number of military planes have been developed and each of them required plenty of money, work and sometimes even people’s live. Also, it...
Fifth generation fighter jets – A Chinese, Russian, Indian and US arms race.

Fifth generation fighter jets – A Chinese, Russian, Indian and US arms race.

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Stealth fighter jets introduced – New technology means new possibilities. Fifth generation fighters are the most technologically advanced jets ever built. They were designed to operate with the help of digital programs and fly-by-wire to counter the threats they...
Russian Air Force most modern in Europe by 2020

Russian Air Force most modern in Europe by 2020

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Modernization of European Air Forces Many Air Forces in Europe are currently getting a modern fleet of fighter jets. Mostly 4.5 generation or even 5th generation fighter jets are being bought at the moment. This is the fighter aircraft shopping list of EU countries,...
Fighter jet generations – Military aviation history

Fighter jet generations – Military aviation history

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What is the common way to classify fighter jets? Categorization of fighter jet generation is a classification used around the world regarding fighter aircraft. Categorization is unofficial and imprecise because there is no authorized classification concept based on...
Shenyang J-31 “Gyrfalcon” – Second Chinese Stealth Fighter

Shenyang J-31 “Gyrfalcon” – Second Chinese Stealth Fighter

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5th Generation Shenyang J-31 had its maiden flight on October 31st Photos showing a new Chinese stealth fighter jet during test flights leaked. It seems the maiden flight of the new Shenyang J-31 took place October 31st. Richard Fisher, an expert about Asian military...
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