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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a close air support aircraft designed for interdiction, Forward Air Controller-Airborne (FAC-A), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), and Strike Control and Reconnaissance missions. It is a specialized CAS aircraft with a 281-aircraft fleet that is almost evenly divided between active-duty and reserve component units. The aircraft has undergone several upgrades over the years, including the addition of a Pave Penny laser receiver pod, an inertial navigation system, Low-Altitude Safety and Targeting Enhancement (LASTE) upgrade, Global Positioning System navigation systems, and a new multi-function display. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry

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Allow me to introduce you to FRED. Not a person by the way, but an aircraft. 😃 The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy! Aptly nicknamed "F---ing Ridiculous Economic/Environmental Disaster," (FRED) due to its high operational costs compared to other heavy transport aircraft. The  Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is the largest military aircraft used by the United States Air Force. Known for its impressive capabilities, the C-5 can carry oversized cargo, including military vehicles, helicopters, and large equipment, with a maximum payload of about 140 tons. It so has an impressive range of approximately 5,500 miles without refueling, allowing it to support global military operations. The aircraft features a unique nose that can be raised to facilitate "drive-on/drive-off" loading and uploading. Additionally, the C-5's advanced avionics and refueling capabilities in flight further extend its versatility and reach. Despite its nickname, the C-5's ability to efficiently handle massive and diverse loads makes it an invaluable asset for global military operations. 📹 : @OuterSpaceNews #aviation #aircraft #militaryaircraft #aviationworld #aviationdaily

A Rocket Assisted Zero-Length Launch System (RZL) is a method used to launch aircraft, particularly military fighter jets, without the need for a traditional runway. In this system, rockets are attached to the aircraft, providing the necessary thrust for takeoff. The launch takes place from a specially designed platform, allowing the aircraft to take off vertically or with an extremely short ground roll. RZL systems are advantageous in confined spaces, such as aircraft carriers or small airfields, where a full runway is unavailable or impractical. By utilizing rocket assistance, these launches enable military aircraft to achieve the required takeoff speed quickly and efficiently, enhancing operational flexibility and strategic deployment options for defense forces.

#SNSinstitutions #SNSdesignthinkers #Designthinking Aircraft Propellers : Aircraft propellers are devices consisting of blades that rotate to provide thrust for an aircraft. They convert engine power into a forward-moving force by pushing air backward. Propellers can be found on various types of aircraft, including small general aviation planes, commercial airliners, and military aircraft. They come in different designs and configurations, such as fixed-pitch or variable-pitch, and are essential components in many aircraft propulsion systems.

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Prevent the need for costly repairs while reducing downtime. CHO-BOND 1018 protects mission-critical applications like ballistics and guided weaponry, military shelters, and planes, drones and helicopters from electromagnetic interference while also providing excellent galvanic corrosion resistance. Learn more now. https://prker.co/40XpKQX #Aviation #Military

On May 29, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. Department of State has approved a possible sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Sweden and Austria. Sweden plans to purchase 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, 30 T700-GE-701D engines (24 installed and 6 spare), and 17 AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS). Austria has received approval to purchase 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, 26 T700-GE-701D engines, 15 AN/AAR-57 Counter Missile Warning Systems (CMWS), and 30 H-764U Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial Navigation (EGI) with country-unique selective availability anti-spoofing modules or Future M-Code replacements. The Black Hawk helicopters are manufactured by Sikorsky, a subsidiary of the American defence giant Lockheed Martin. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMRN35Tx #LockheedMartin #Sikorsky #Sweden #Austria #helicopter #UH60M #BlackHawk #defence #aerospace #industry #military #armedforces

B-52, F-117, F-16s. In the past, military aircraft were categorized as either fighters or bombers. Now, many have dual roles. Strike aircraft are designed for both attack and air superiority. Attack aircraft, like the Warthog, conduct operations targeting the surface and generally not equipped for air-to-air combat. There's overlap in aircraft like the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Fighter aircraft can engage ground targets, but they are equipped with air-to-air weapons and can fly farther, faster and at higher altitudes than strike aircraft. Which aircraft in this picture would you want to fly...? (Photo: Aviation Likers) #aviation #aviationhistory #militaryaviation #airplane #aircraft #fly #flight #fighters #fighterjet #pilot #Pilotlife #learn #knowledge #achickinthecockpit #information #share #military #warthog #superhornet #engineering #manufacturing #conversation #linkedin

How can civilian technology be utilised for military programmes? Rolls-Royce Deutschland shows us how. At yesterday's national #FCASSummit 2023 in Berlin, Head of Defence for Future Programmes Germany Rene Bernstein presented a national power and propulsion concept - the Advance2 core - for unmanned combat systems as part of the Next Generation Weapon System. Combining exceptional design with advanced proven technology, the Advance2 core is the most powerful and efficient core engine technology in its class. A state-of-the-art solution for heavy remote carriers known as Wingman, the Advance2 core engine can be viewed as the backbone of future advanced propulsion systems of future larger-class uncrewed weapon systems. Rene Bernstein discusses this world-class solution in more detail and the need for Germany to implement this approach to strengthen defence capabilities: https://ow.ly/OLu350QgIWT #innovation #Rolls-Royce #technology #defence