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Eurofighter’s Future: Tranche 3, and Beyond
Italian Eurofighters(click to view full) The multi-national Eurofighter Typhoon has been described as the aerodynamic apotheosis of lessons learned from the twin engine “teen series” fighters that...
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Greek F-16 & Weapons Buys Taking Off
Greek F-16D, F-16C(click to view full) In 2005, Greece terminated its $6 billion Eurofighter contract in favor of F-16s. Now that sale has taken the next step, as Greece has submitted its order for...
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US Carrier Pilots’ T-45 Training System
Do you feel lucky…?(click to view full) The T-45 Training System includes T-45 Goshawk aircraft, advanced flight simulators, computer-assisted instructional programs, a computerized training...
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The F-22 Raptor: Program & Events
Into that good night(click to view full) The 5th-generation F-22A Raptor fighter program has been the subject of fierce controversy, with advocates and detractors aplenty. On the one hand, the...
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The C-130J: New Hercules & Old Bottlenecks
RAAF C-130J-30, flares(click to view full) The C-130 Hercules remains one of the longest-running aerospace manufacturing programs of all time. Since 1956, over 40 models and variants have served as...
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LCA Tejas: An Indian Fighter – With Foreign Help
Tejas LCA(click to view full) India’s Light Combat Aircraft program is meant to boost its aviation industry, but it must also solve a pressing military problem. The IAF’s fighter strength has been...
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Australia’s 2nd Fighter Fleet: Super Hornets & Growlers
RAAF F/A-18F rollout(click to view full) Australia’s A$ 10+ billion Super Hornet program began life in a storm. Australia’s involvement in the F-35 Lightning II program have been mired in controversy,...
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V-22 Osprey: The Multi-Year Buys, 2008-2017
(click to view full) In March 2008, the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office in Amarillo, TX received a $10.4 billion modification that converted the previous advance acquisition contract...
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NH90: Europe’s Medium Helicopter Contender
NH90: TTH & NFH(click to view full) The NH90 emerged from a requirement that created a NATO helicopter development and procurement agency in 1992 and, at almost the same time, established...
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Japan’s Next Fighters, From F-X Competition to F-35 Procurement
F-35A(click to view full) In December 2011, Japan picked Lockheed Martin’s new F-35A stealth fighter as its next fighter aircraft, to replace its aging F-4 “Kai” Phantom fleet. The F-35 was actually...
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CH-53K: The U.S. Marines’ HLR Helicopter Program
CH-53K concept(click to view full) The U.S. Marines have a problem. They rely on their CH-53E Super Stallion medium-heavy lift helicopters to move troops, vehicles, and supplies off of their ships....
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Eurofighter’s Future: Tranche 3, and Beyond
Italian Eurofighters(click to view full) The multi-national Eurofighter Typhoon has been described as the aerodynamic apotheosis of lessons learned from the twin engine “teen series” fighters that...
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C-17s for Qatar
QEAF C-17(click to view full) In 2008, Qatar’s military air transport assets would have involved pressing the Qatar Emiri VIP Flight at Doha into service, with its mix of Boeing aircraft (707, 727,...
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Greek F-16 & Weapons Buys Taking Off
Greek F-16D, F-16C(click to view full) In 2005, Greece terminated its $6 billion Eurofighter contract in favor of F-16s. Now that sale has taken the next step, as Greece has submitted its order for...
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Egypt: More F-16s on Hold
Egyptian Air Force F-16D(click to view full) The Egyptian government wants to buy another 24 F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft, associated parts, weapons, and equipment to modernize its air force. The...
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Japan’s Next Fighters, From F-X Competition to F-35 Buy
F-35A(click to view full) In December 2011, Japan picked Lockheed Martin’s new F-35A stealth fighter as its next fighter aircraft, to replace its aging F-4 “Kai” Phantom fleet. The F-35 was actually...
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$ervice’s Bottom Line: The T56 Engine Example, 2013 – 2019
T56 turboprop engine(click to view larger) There’s a lot of focus on the latest programs and purchases. It’s certainly justified given the sums at stake, but it can lead casual observers to ignore a...
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US Carrier Pilots’ T-45 Training System
Do you feel lucky…?(click to view full) The T-45 Training System includes T-45 Goshawk aircraft, advanced flight simulators, computer-assisted instructional programs, a computerized training...
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The F-22 Raptor: Program & Events
Into that good night(click to view full) The 5th-generation F-22A Raptor fighter program has been the subject of fierce controversy, with advocates and detractors aplenty. On the one hand, the...
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MALE Performance Enhancement: Piaggio’s P.1HH Hammerhead UAV
Hammerhead concept(click to view full) At present, the USA and Israel have strong global leads in the UAV field, especially in the area of plane-sized Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) class or...
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