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This electrifying image captures a Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jet refueling high above the clouds during Exercise Nordic Response. The exercise highlighted the capabilities of this advanced aircraft and underscores Norway's commitment to airpower modernization. Norway plans to bolster its F-35 fleet to 52 aircraft by 2025, marking a significant step forward. This expansion will coincide with the retirement of all F-16s from their inventory by the same year. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #norway

The F-16 demonstrates its remarkable capabilities with an unrestricted climb, showcasing its agility and power. This maneuver highlights the aircraft's advanced engineering, allowing it to ascend rapidly and effortlessly. With its unmatched thrust-to-weight ratio, the F-16 can reach impressive altitudes, making it a formidable presence in the skies. Whether in training or combat, this versatility ensures that the F-16 remains a vital asset for air forces around the world. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #southcarolina #usa #skies #F16

The Gloster Javelin served alongside the Lightning for much of its operational life. The last Javelins were withdrawn from service in 1968, following the introduction of increasingly capable variants of the Lightning. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots

In this 1923 video, you can witness a plane releasing a curtain of titanium tetrachloride to obscure ships from view. This fascinating technique produced a dense white smoke composed of droplets of hydrochloric acid and titanium oxychloride, demonstrating an innovative approach to camouflage during that era. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots

This photo captures a low-level maneuver by a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-111C. Did you know the F-111 was a game-changer? It was the world's first production aircraft with a variable-geometry wing, allowing it to excel at both high and low speeds! The prototype took flight in 1964, and the aircraft entered service just three years later in 1967. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce

The Vultee XP-54 "Swoose Goose" was a U.S. aircraft designed during World War II. Intended as a high-altitude escort fighter and later an interceptor, it boasted a turbo engine system considered quite advanced for its time and a pressurized cockpit. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce

Preparation, practice and controlled precision at its best in this mesmerizing demonstration !

A frontline operator reports; ''The SU -30 (Flanker) is an excellent multirole aircraft can be configured for A/A and A/S operations, and mixed, has a great offensive capacity, can carry up to 8 TN of bombs, up to 10 A/A missiles, or rockets and different sensors and external loads, there are different versions, more modern, with improvements in avionics, radar, engine, armament, there is also the version for aircraft carriers, can fly 5 hours, also has the capacity to refuel in the air, but needs significant logistics to maintain its operability.'' As with the baseline Su-27S/P, the Su-30's powerplant incorporates two Saturn AL-31F afterburning low-bypass turbofan engines, fed through intake ramps. Two AL-31Fs, each rated at 122.6 kN (27,600 lbf) of full afterburning thrust for speeds up to Mach 2 in level flight and 1,350 km/h speed at low altitude for non-canard variants. Canted thrust vectoring is used in some variants to enhance maneuverability. With a normal fuel reserve of 5,270 kg, the Su-30MK is capable of performing a 4.5-hour combat mission with a range of 3,000 km. An aerial refueling system increases the range to 5,200 km (3,200 mi) or flight duration up to 10 hours at cruise altitudes.

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider, affectionately nicknamed "Spad" after the French World War I fighter, holds a unique place in aviation history as the last single-seat, piston-engine fighter used by the United States Air Force. This remarkable aircraft earned high praise not only from its pilots but also from those who depended on it for crucial search and rescue (SAR) operations. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots

This is like 14 months of a nuclear reactor operators life condensed into 13 minutes.