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Tag: F-35

Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse
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Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse

Lockheed Martin’s F-35A/B/C Lightning II gets more than its fair share of bad press these days. But, as they say, … Continue reading Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse

The Marine Corps Has Just Integrated the F-35B into its own “TOPGUN” Program
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The Marine Corps Has Just Integrated the F-35B into its own “TOPGUN” Program

Held twice a year at Marine Corps Air Station Yume, the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) is one of … Continue reading The Marine Corps Has Just Integrated the F-35B into its own “TOPGUN” Program

F-35D+ to Feature Titanium Bathtub and GAU-8 Avenger
The Ready Room

F-35D+ to Feature Titanium Bathtub and GAU-8 Avenger

Responding to the complaints of thousands of Facebook users on various Save The Hog and Long Live the A-10 pages, … Continue reading F-35D+ to Feature Titanium Bathtub and GAU-8 Avenger

F-22 Thrust Vectoring at Work
The Ready Room

F-22 Thrust Vectoring at Work

Aviation photographer Jim Mumaw recently captured this stunning image of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor taking full advantage of … Continue reading F-22 Thrust Vectoring at Work

Life After the Warthog
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Life After the Warthog

“There’s only so much you can get out of that airplane,” Carlisle said. “Those airplanes are gonna wear out. They’ve … Continue reading Life After the Warthog

The Next Generation of Close Air Support
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The Next Generation of Close Air Support

The venerable Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, more commonly known as the Warthog or simply Hog, has been in the … Continue reading The Next Generation of Close Air Support

CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
In the News, The Hangar

CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”

The CF-188 Hornet has served the Canadian Forces for more than three decades as its primary (and only) frontline air defense … Continue reading CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”

Preflight 12/13/2013
In the News

Preflight 12/13/2013

F-35 Gets a New Tailhook USNI reports that the controversial F-35C (carrier variant) will receive a newer functional tailhook soon, … Continue reading Preflight 12/13/2013

Cockpit of the Future
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Cockpit of the Future

The cockpits of fighter aircraft have come a very long way since the early days of canvas and wood biplanes. Originally, … Continue reading Cockpit of the Future

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