#military-aviation

#military-aviation

A Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet caught fire on Thursday night as it was taking off, the country's air force said. Malaysia's air force, which owns eight of the US-made fighter jets, said in a statement that the aircraft had been involved in an "accident" at 9:05 p.m. local time. The statement said the take-off incident happened at Kuantan Air Base, roughly 110 miles east of the capital of Kuala Lumpur.

To put two engines in it would be a complete redesign of not only the hardware and the airframe, but also the software.

The J-10C is a multirole fighter jet at the forefront of China’s military capability, showcasing advanced technology in aerial combat.

Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 rocket plane flew autonomously at hypersonic speeds, marking a significant advancement in US aerospace capabilities amid global competition for hypersonic technology.

Both the aviators safely ejected and were rescued by an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. The aviators were evaluated by medical personnel and assessed to have minor injuries.

Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman's president, stated that the drop was mainly due to higher manufacturing costs linked to a process change and rising material costs.

The Lockheed A-12, America's first supersonic stealth plane, reached speeds over 2,000 mph but was quickly retired in favor of the even faster SR-71 Blackbird.