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Top 10 advanced fighter aircraft - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 2, 2019 · The F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation advanced tactical fighter. The stealth, integrated avionics and performance potentially makes the F-22 the most capable air-to-air combat aircraft in the world. Inducted by the US Air Force (USAF) as an air-superiority fighter, the F-22 ...
Future of Air Combat: Top Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets
WEBNov 20, 2020 · MiG-41 is the successor of the MiG-31 interceptor. Image courtesy of kremlin.ru. Russia’s new sixth-generation aircraft MiG-41, also known as PAK-DP, is a future interceptor that will be able to operate at extremely high altitudes at speeds exceeding Mach 4. The MiG-41, a long-range interceptor, is …
EC-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare Aircraft, US - Air Force …
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Design, features, and avionics of EA-37B Compass Call EW aircraft. The EA-37B aircraft has a length of 29.4m, a height of 7.9m and a wingspan of 28.5m. The aircraft’s weight and operating costs are reduced by 50% each, compared to the EC-130H Compass Call. The aircraft’s weight is 48,300lb and maximum take-off weight is 91,000lb.
Ka-52 Alligator Attack Helicopter - Airforce Technology
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · Ka-52 Alligator is an all-weather attack helicopter operated by the Russian Air Force. Developed by Kamov Design Bureau (part of Russian Helicopters), Ka-52 is a twin-seat variant of the Ka-50 attack helicopter. The Ka-52 is a highly manoeuvrable helicopter that can destroy enemy armoured and unarmoured ground targets, tanks, …
Predator RQ-1 / MQ-1 / MQ-9 Reaper UAV - Air Force Technology
WEBSep 2, 2022 · The MQ-1, formerly designated as RQ-1 Predator, is a long-endurance, medium-altitude, turboprop-powered, multi-mission, unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It was manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), an aeronautics company based in the US. A contract was awarded to GA-ASI in January 1994 to execute the Tier II, medium ...
Sukhoi Su-57: A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet for the Russian Air Force
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · The Su-57 is an outcome of the Russian Air Force’s PAK FA fifth-generation fighter jet programme. Codenamed ‘Felon’ by Nato, Su-57 is a twin-engine stealth fighter that will be used in both anti-air and air-to-ground operations. Being developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau and Russian Aircraft Corporation, the aircraft performed its maiden ...
The world’s most effective air-to-air missiles - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 1, 2019 · The R-77 (RVV-AE) (NATO: AA-12 Adder) is a medium-range air-to-air missile developed by State Machine-Building Design Bureau “Vympel”. The R-77’s multi-purpose target engagement capabilities and resistance against countermeasures are among the best in the world. The R-77 (RVV-AE) can be deployed on MiG/Sukhoi fighters and other foreign ...
U-2 High-Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 6, 2020 · U-2 is a single-jet engine, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force. The aircraft first flew in 1955 and provides continuous surveillance day and night and in all weather conditions. The aircraft is capable of gathering surveillance and signals intelligence data in real-time and can be deployed ...
Lockheed Martin unveils SR-72 as successor to SR-71 spy plane
WEBNov 3, 2013 · Details of the aircraft, dubbed the SR-72, were revealed by Aviation Week on November 1 and confirm that Skunk Works are working on a design that can fly at Mach 6, twice as fast as its predecessor. Defence planners say the development of a hypersonic reconnaissance aircraft will address the perceived gaps in …
The world’s top air-to-surface missiles - Air Force Technology
WEBNov 1, 2019 · The RBS-15 Gungnir is a long-range air-to-surface/anti-ship missile developed by Saab. The latest variant of the missile, RBS15 Mk4, is available in air-launched, ship-launched, and land-based platform-launched configurations. The missile measures 4.35m-long and weighs 810kg with boosters.