Top 10 advanced fighter aircraft - Air Force Technology
Jun 2, 2019 · Chengdu J-20. Chengdu J-20 is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine stealth fighter jet manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) to perform aerial combat …
F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon Multi-Role Fighter - Air Force …
Mar 22, 2024 · Lockheed Martin received a $1.85bn contract from the US Government to upgrade 145 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force in October 2012.
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
Mar 8, 2024 · The USAF flew a full-scale flight demonstrator as part of the NGAD programme in September 2020. The modern sixth-generation fighter jet is expected to replace the F-22 …
Predator RQ-1 / MQ-1 / MQ-9 Reaper UAV - Air Force Technology
Sep 2, 2022 · Armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, the MQ-1 is a multi-role platform used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. The UAS can distribute surveillance imagery from …
Sukhoi Su-57: A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet for the Russian Air Force
Feb 26, 2021 · Sukhoi Su-57 – A significant boost to Russian air combat capabilities. The Sukhoi Su-57 is a stealth-capable multi-role fifth-generation fighter jet being developed for the …
The world’s 10 best bomber aircraft - Air Force Technology
Dec 3, 2013 · Powerhouse Bombers: Unveiling the Top Contenders B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. Best bomber in the World: Primarily operated by the US Air Force, the B-2 Spirit is a long …
J-20 Chengdu: Mighty Dragon in the heart of China’s military …
Sep 14, 2022 · Against this backdrop, China is expected to increase the defence budget at a CAGR of 7.2%, from $241.2bn in 2023 to $318.6bn in 2027, forecasts GlobalDat a.. China …
AIM-9X Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile, USA - Air Force Technology
Aug 30, 2024 · The launch of the first AIM-9X missile took place in March 1999. Between 1999 and 2000, 13 separation and control test launches and 12 guided launches were performed …
The 10 longest range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - Air Force …
Jun 19, 2019 · The UAS is equipped with liquid hydrogen-fuelled propulsion and can loiter in the air for up to one week or 168 hours. The system can operate at high altitudes of up to 65,000ft …
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Fighter Jet, Russia - Air Force Technology
Jan 20, 2023 · Orders and deliveries. In August 2018, the Russian Defence Ministry signed a contract with the Sukhoi Company, part of UAC, to deliver the first two Su-57 fighter jets by …