Often referred to as the J-36 and J-50, these aircraft are widely believed to represent China’s vision for future, ...
China is steadily boosting its influence in the global fighter jet market, banking on competitive pricing, flexible financing ...
The US Department of War's latest annual assessment of Chinese military capabilities reveals significant progress in airpower ...
An ambitious Air Force plan to acquire hundreds more advanced fighter jets for homeland defense over the next decade would require a blank check from Congress and expanding the tactical aircraft ...
The world’s most feared fighter jets earn their reputation through unmatched stealth, speed, sensors, and combat power. These ...
Raytheon has received a contract to equip the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) with a ...
As fighter jets have grown more and more expensive, pressure has mounted on modern air forces to enable those aircraft to carry out multiple distinct missions. The term “multirole fighter” is thrown ...
A movement director signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213 "Blacklions" on December 21. An aircraft ...
The refinement of the fighter jet seems to have happened at a blistering pace. The world's first operative fighter jet was Germany's Messerschmitt Me 262, which took to the skies during the latter ...
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How Are Modern Aircraft Wings Designed?

Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, unbroken connection to the aircraft’s main fuselage.
The United States also has a responsibility to act. American-made F-16 fighter jets should not be used to harm civilians. If the US stands for human rights and the rule of law, it must ensure that its ...