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How internal weapons bays replaced hardpoints on modern aircraft
Internal bays are far harder to use than simple hardpoints—but can help to keep a stealth plane stealthy, while external weapons light up on enemy radar.
Throughout aviation history, certain aircraft have stood out not only for their speed and agility but also for their unparalleled armor and resilience. These warbirds, designed to withstand the ...
Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, unbroken connection to the aircraft’s main fuselage. The wing of a fighter ...
The continent of Europe has created some of the most capable military aircraft in history, indeed the first combat action by an aeroplane was in Italian service. In the First World War, all of the ...
South Korea aims to develop homegrown airborne EW and stand-off jamming technology as part of the Block-I Electronic Warfare System Development Project. In response to South Korea’s Block-I Electronic ...
The fuel economy of an aircraft is an assessment of the aircraft's transportation energy efficacy. Enhanced fuel efficiency is achieved through improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, and the ...
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