Few machines capture the imagination like the sleek silhouette of a German warplane carving through the sky. Whether you remember catching newsreels of Heinkel bombers or reading about experimental ...
MiG‑21 retires: The chequered history of IAF’s ‘warhorse’ that soared Indian skies for over 60 years
The Indian Air Force is bidding adieu to its iconic MiG‑21 fighter jets. The Soviet-origin aircraft were first inducted into the IAF in 1963. India’s first supersonic fighter played a critical role in ...
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Inside the World’s Deadliest Fighter Jet, F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor is the most lethal fighter jet ever built. Capable of flying over twice the speed of sound at altitudes upwards of 60,000 feet, there's a reason the Raptor is the most feared aircraft ...
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The Story Behind the Jet That Redefined Air Combat
Celebrate 70 years of the legendary F-4 Phantom! From its origins in 1955, when the US Navy ordered McDonnell Aircraft to build the XF4H-1 prototypes, to its combat legacy in Vietnam, Yom Kippur, Iran ...
India retires the MiG-21 fleet after six decades of service, marking the end of an era with a ceremonial flypast and emotional tributes from veterans and defence leaders ...
The last jets of the 23 squadron, nicknamed ‘Panthers’, were honored with a ceremonial flypast and water cannon salute ...
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Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison Retires After 62 Years in Service
Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force's total lifespan. The MiG-21 is often thought ...
While global rankings often emphasize raw fleet size, looking specifically at Lockheed-built aircraft highlights their strategic roles rather than just numbers. Some nations depend on Lockheed ...
The iconic San Diego base showcases more than a century of military aviation history that has evolved dramatically over the decades.
Farewell to MiG-21: "For a long time, MiG-21 has been a witness to numerous heroic deeds. Its contribution has not been limited to a single event or a single war," said Rajnath Singh.
In the aftermath of the Balakot strikes, MiG-21 Bisons were scrambled to intercept Pakistani fighters. In a rare modern dogfight, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 before ...
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