Spitfire versus Messerschmitt Bf 109: A comparison of the
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How good is China’s J-10C fighter? We ask Justin Bronk ... - Hush-Kit
WEBFeb 26, 2019 · The latest version, the J-10C, is the most potent – with a modern AESA radar and the ability to carry the PL-15 long range air-to-air missile, a formidable weapon in the same class as Europe’s much lauded Meteor. We asked Justin Bronk how the aircraft would fare against the F-16, the most widely used modern fighter aircraft.
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WEB2 days ago · 10. Empire of pane . Long before Concorde used its famous ‘droopsnoot’ to exchange high-speed aerodynamics for a better view for the pilot during landing, the Rainbow had a similar solution. Like the earlier the B-29, the Rainbow had a nose of curved glass panes. While B-29 crews loved the curved glazed nose for the unobstructed view in flight, and its low drag, they hated the fact it cast ...
Pilots of 7 rival fighter aircraft types describe dogfights against F ...
WEBMarch 17, 2020. Pilots of 7 rival fighter aircraft types describe dogfights against F-16s. Whenever I interview a modern fighter pilot, the subject of how his or her fighter compares to the F-16 in a close-in fight is always brought up. I collated these answers for a snapshot of how the pilots of other types (including the ‘Flanker’, Gripen ...
Flying & fighting in the Dassault Rafale: Interview with a Rafale ...
WEBNovember 11, 2019. Flying & fighting in the Dassault Rafale: Interview with a Rafale combat veteran. From the perilous deck of an aircraft carrier, Pierre-Henri ‘ Até’ Chuet took the Dassault Rafale M into combat in Iraq. We spoke to him to find out more about the Rafale, a remarkable fighting machine, a masterpiece of design and a strong ...
Flying & Fighting in the A-3 Skywarrior - Hush-Kit
WEBMay 17, 2020. Flying & Fighting in the A-3 Skywarrior. Catapult take-off in an aircraft that weighs the same as fifteen wartime Corsairs is a daunting prospect, yet the US Navy’s Skywarrior served with aplomb from US aircraft carriers for 35 years. Ed Heinemann’s ‘Whale’ was huge, fast and challenging — and could do almost anything ...
The top 10 fighter aircraft of 2019 (BVR combat) - Hush-Kit
WEBSep 26, 2019 · Massive fuel reserves (if combined with an efficient engine) and a large weapons bay are likely to make the J-20 one of the best aircraft in this regard. Armament: 6-8 x new generation PL-12C/PL-15s or new generation BVR missile+ 2 x PL-10. 6. McDonnell Douglas F-15C (V) 3/Boeing F-15SG/F-15SE Eagle.
Flying & Fighting in the Panavia Tornado GR4A: Interview ... - Hush …
WEBJul 26, 2020 · A potent low-level specialist, the Tornado GR series served the Royal Air Force for 40 years, 28 years of which it was active in combat. We talked to Mandy Hickson about her experiences of flying the last British recce variant of the 'Mighty Fin', the GR4A, including her wartime missions over Iraq. What were first….
RC-135 pilot interview: Cold War Spyflights - Hush-Kit
WEBDecember 2, 2018. RC-135 pilot interview: Cold War Spyflights. The RC-135 has been quietly snooping and changing history for almost 60 years. Robert Hopkins flew the RC’ in the heat of the Cold War, braving intercepting MiG-31s and other threats to eavesdrop on the US’ potential enemies and hoover up vital intelligence for Presidents and ...
Eurofighter Typhoon versus Dassault Rafale: A 2020 comparison
WEBSep 17, 2020 · In 2015, Research Fellow at the RUSI Think-tank Justin Bronk, compared Europe’s two middle-weight fighter aircraft, the Typhoon and Rafale, The relatively subtle differences between these two superbly capable aircraft have inspired a great deal of heated debate, often poisoned by pride and nationalism. His article provoked a huge response from readers around the world.