Sikorsky X2 Helicopter
Sikorsky recently released a video showing some of the capabilities of its X2 helicopter. The tri-rotor X2 is the fastest …
Aerospace
Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
To highlight the recent announcement that the Heron unmanned aerial vehicle’s (UAV’s) presence in Afghanistan will be extended well into …
The U.S. Army Air Forces Strips Its Planes of Paint
All the military powers in World War II used camouflage paint schemes for their aircraft. The main purpose was to …
The Kuwait Air Force Receives Custom C-17 Globemaster III
The Kuwait Air Force’s first C-17 Globemaster III airlifter is unlikely to fly beneath the radar thanks to its custom …
DARPA’s ARES Developing Autonomous VTOL Capabilities
No sooner is an autonomous convoy tested than the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) updates its plans to develop …
First Flight of Taranis UCAV
Even though the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator made its first flight on Aug. 10, 2013, BAE Systems …
Book Review – The Star of Africa: The Story of Hans Marseille, the Rogue Luftwaffe Ace Who Dominated the WW II Skies
For those who flew in the Luftwaffe during World War II, the names of top-scoring aces like Erich Hartmann or …
IAI Feeds International UAV Demand With Unveiling of Super Heron
Strict limits on the export of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the United States has given foreign companies an opportunity …
Saab JAS 39C Gripen Flight Demonstration
A video released by Saab AB shows the capabilities of the Saab JAS 39C Gripen in the hands of a …
Book Review – Hap Arnold: The General Who Invented the U.S. Air Force
Henry Harley “Hap” Arnold first took to the sky on May 3, 1911. Instructed by Orville and Wilbur Wright, and …