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The Lockheed U-2Since its development, the Lockheed U-2—now Lockheed Martin—has been a key asset in U.S. strategic intel...
26/08/2026

The Lockheed U-2

Since its development, the Lockheed U-2—now Lockheed Martin—has been a key asset in U.S. strategic intelligence. This distinctive high-altitude reconnaissance ...

Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady: Cold War reconnaissance jet, Soviet Union overflights, strategic intelligence for multiple agencies.

The SR-71 BlackbirdThe SR-71, better known as the “Blackbird,” was a long-range, highly advanced strategic reconnaissanc...
26/08/2026

The SR-71 Blackbird

The SR-71, better known as the “Blackbird,” was a long-range, highly advanced strategic reconnaissance derived from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A. ...

SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from A-12, first flew 1964, delivered to USAF 1966 for Soviet intelligence missions.

The F-15 EagleThe F-15 Eagle is a fighter jet capable of operating in all weather conditions, built to establish and mai...
26/08/2026

The F-15 Eagle

The F-15 Eagle is a fighter jet capable of operating in all weather conditions, built to establish and maintain air supremacy. It was the first American ...

F-15 Eagle's anti-satellite mission capability during 1980s Star Wars defense initiative using ASM-135 ASAT weapon system.

The B-58 HustlerThe B-58 Hustler, a four‑engine delta‑wing bomber, entered service with the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic A...
26/08/2026

The B-58 Hustler

The B-58 Hustler, a four‑engine delta‑wing bomber, entered service with the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command at the start of the 1960s and represented ...

B-58 Hustler bomber: Strategic Air Command supersonic delta wing, nuclear weapons carrier, improved safety record.

Moving into line astern formation, the Su-15 pitched up into a climb and sliced off the CL-44’s starboard tailplane with...
26/08/2026

Moving into line astern formation, the Su-15 pitched up into a climb and sliced off the CL-44’s starboard tailplane with its fin and fuselage

After being shut down in 1949, the ...

Soviet Su-15 interceptor slices Canadian CL-44's tailplane during aggressive intercept, demonstrating Mach 2 delta-wing fighter capabilities.

As the rare photos in this post show, an important but rarely noted feature of all B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers...
25/08/2026

As the rare photos in this post show, an important but rarely noted feature of all B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers was the folding vertical fin

The unique ...

B-52 Stratofortress bombers featured folding vertical fin. Too tall for standard hangars could fold over 90 degrees.

The Navy solved the Corsair problems by giving them to the MarinesOn May 29, 1940, the XF4U-1 Corsair prototype made i...
25/08/2026

The Navy solved the Corsair problems by giving them to the Marines

On May 29, 1940, the XF4U-1 Corsair prototype made its maiden flight. In later trials it surpassed 400 mph, suggesting ...

Navy transferred problematic F4U Corsairs to Marines who maximized their combat potential.

“As I quickly found out, the F-14 could fly single-engine, even with full fuel and a typical loadout. Our Tomcat was con...
25/08/2026

“As I quickly found out, the F-14 could fly single-engine, even with full fuel and a typical loadout. Our Tomcat was configured with one AIM-54A Phoenix, two AIM-7F Sparrows, and two ...

F-14 Tomcat could fly single-engine with full fuel and weapons. Fleet defender engaged multiple hostiles over 90 miles.

‘I simulated missile launches—the closing velocity was very high, between Mach 4.5 and 5.0; the SR-71 was flying at Mach...
25/08/2026

‘I simulated missile launches—the closing velocity was very high, between Mach 4.5 and 5.0; the SR-71 was flying at Mach 2.98 and 21,500 m,’ Per-Olof Eldh, Swedish Air Force ...

Swedish JA-37 Viggen intercepted SR-71 Blackbird at Mach 4.5-5.0 closing velocity. Most challenging QRA targets ever.

Pilots flying the F-86H in the role of the MiG-17 found that the F-104 was the most challenging of all these adversary f...
25/08/2026

Pilots flying the F-86H in the role of the MiG-17 found that the F-104 was the most challenging of all these adversary fighters, even in some high-g turning situations ...

F-104 Starfighter proves most challenging adversary fighter in high-g turning situations against F-86H Sabre aircraft.

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