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Russian T-50 PAK-FA Stealth...

Russian T-50 PAK-FA Stealth
| February 5, 2010 | 266 Views |
Russia has unveiled its next-gen stealth fighter which is set to compete head-to-head with the U.S. F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II. The T-50 PAK-FA jet, developed by the Sukhoi Company in collaboration with India, is claimed to have all weather capability and the ability to sustain super sonic flight though repeated in-flight refueling. T-50 PAK-FA Stealth Fighter Jet The jet...
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AirMule VTOL UAV...

AirMule VTOL UAV
| January 26, 2010 | 211 Views |
Israel’s Urban Aeronautics is currently developing a hover capable, VTOL drone primarily designed for medevac and cargo missions. The AirMule is a specialized UAV concept first unveiled back in 2008, but earlier this month the aircraft made it’s first successful (but tethered) liftoff. AirMule VTOL UAV The AirMule is powered by a 730shp Turbomeca Arriel I turboshaft...
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NASAs One Man Electric Plane...

NASAs One Man Electric Plane
| January 22, 2010 | 209 Views |
NASA scientists have officially unveiled plans for a hover-capable, electric-powered aircraft, nicknamed “the Puffin,” The one man aircraft will stand around 12 ft tall, have a wingspan of 13.5 feet, and will sport 2.3 meter wide propellers powered by rechargeable lithium phosphate batteries. NASA Puffin VTOL One Man Aircraft On the ground the Puffin is designed to stand on its...
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NASA Kevlar Deployable Energy Absorber...

NASA Kevlar Deployable Energy Absorber
| January 1, 2010 | 212 Views |
NASA has begun testing an expandable Kevlar honeycomb cushion able to withstand the impact force of a helicopter crash. Researchers hope the technology may one-day be applied to all types of aircraft. Created by engineer Sotiris Kellas at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Viginia, the ‘Deployable Energy Absorber’ comprises of a highly absorbent honeycomb...
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight
| December 16, 2009 | 262 Views |
Two years behind schedule, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has finally made its maiden flight. The Dreamliner officially left Paine Field in Everett, WA at around 1:25pm EST. Boeing 787 Dreamliner Maiden Flight The first flight is a crucial step in what has become one of the most complex aircraft projects ever. Boeing first featured its 787 Dreamliner in a roll-out ceremony held at its...
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USAF Confirm News Skunk Works Stealth UA...

USAF Confirm News Skunk Works Stealth UAV
| December 6, 2009 | 535 Views |
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the existence of the “Beast of Kandahar” UAV spotted flying out of Afghanistan in late 2007. The confirmation comes after more pictures came to light on several military and aviation blogs. The jet aircraft known as the RQ-170 Sentinel, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, is a tailless flying wing with sensor pods faired into the upper...
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Japan Building Its Own Stealth Fighter...

Japan Building Its Own Stealth Fighter
| November 14, 2009 | 435 Views |
Japan have been lobbying to buy Lockheed Martins F-22 fighters, but while the deal is far from done, the country is taking the time to develop its own stealth fighter. The Mitsubishi ATD X ShinShin Esub could be Japans new aviation warrior, if the deal with Lockheed Martin doesn’t go through that is. The stealth fighter is in it’s early prototype stages, a full scale mock...
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UK MoD Calls For New Laser Equipped Stea...

UK MoD Calls For New Laser Equipped Stealth UAV
| November 10, 2009 | 431 Views |
In February, Great Britain’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) unveiled its plans for modernizing its military. Similar to the US Military’s Future Combat System program, the new technology plan, to examine a “more cost-effective means of achieving the effects currently provided by manned aircraft and cruise missiles by using new concepts in [UAVs and] unmanned combat air...
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US Army LEMV Hybrid Airship...

US Army LEMV Hybrid Airship
| September 27, 2009 | 1,532 Views |
U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command is planning to deploy an autonomous, free-flying, surveillance ‘blimp’ over the skies of Afghanistan by the year 2011. The Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) will be 250 long, and will be able to float at an altitude of 20,000 feet for up to three weeks at a time. The aircraft is not technically a blimp...
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Predator UAV Remote Workstation...

Predator UAV Remote Workstation
| August 21, 2009 | 446 Views |
Here is a great video clip showing how to remote control the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle, and how to blast away a target anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your desk. The video is in fact just a simulation used in training, but this is exactly how the real job is done. Two agents, a pilot and sensor, sitting at a desk, literally playing computer war games, except this game...
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USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 Supercarrier...

USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 Supercarrier
| June 5, 2009 | 784 Views |
After receiving an amazing video from a former Marine of the USS Kitty Hawk in high seas, it prompted me to create this post. The power of the US Military is amazing and the conditions that our service members is even more extraordinary. I think it is best I just start with the video to give you a sliver of the potential of the Kitty Hawk: USS Kitty Hawk During High Seas Video It is no...
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B-2 Spirit Bomber...

B-2 Spirit Bomber
| May 13, 2009 | 1,249 Views | 1 Comment
The B-2 Spirit bomber is a low-observational multi-role stealth bomber, with the capabilities to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. The bomber is central to America’s air warfare capabilities and is the flagship of the nation’s long-range strike arsenal. History The B-2 Spirit originated from the Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB) black project that began in...
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Debut Flight Of Worlds First Flying Car...

Debut Flight Of Worlds First Flying Car
| March 18, 2009 | 561 Views |
The world’s first flying car made its debut flight over the skies of New York last month. The Terrafugia Transition can cruise at 115mph, then land, fold its wings, and drive away safely at highway speeds. It can then be stored neatly in a regular-sized garage. Carl Dietrich, creator of the Terrafugia, said: “This breakthrough changes the world of personal mobility –...
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F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet...

F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet
| March 5, 2009 | 3,799 Views | 1 Comment
The F-15 Eagle is no doubt one of the most famous fighter planes in history. This twin-engine tactical fighter is designed to fly combat missions in all weather conditions. And due to technological advancements and subsequent modifications, the Eagle has maintained its air superiority to this day. Although its primary mission is to defeat other planes in combat, the F-15E Strike Eagle...
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The X-49A Speedhawk Compound Helicopter...

The X-49A Speedhawk Compound Helicopter
| January 5, 2009 | 1,951 Views | 1 Comment
Early last year, one of America’s pioneers of rotary aircraft, Frank Piasecki, sadly passed away. Piasecki was best known as the man who successfully developed the first tandem-rotor helicopter. In 1940, Piasecki and a former class mate, Howard Venzie, formed a company called PV Engineering. The company built a single-seat, single-rotor helicopter designated the PV-2 that took its...
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