Samir Khayat’s Post

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Swiss Air Force conducted dispersed operations using the A1 freeway, a strategic move to ensure the survivability of their fighter jets during potential conflicts. This innovative approach involved using the highway as a makeshift runway, allowing the F-18 Hornets to take off and land safely. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #swiss #highway #runway

After a great season in 2023, the Belgian Airforce will not be renewing the "F-16 Solo Display" in 2024. In fact, they have actively begun their transition to the F-35, their F-16’s are being phased out as they reach the end of their potential. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry

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

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

On May 24, 1983, the Canadian Forces welcomed the arrival of the first CF-18 Hornet aircraft at Cold Lake, Alberta. This marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership between Canada and the versatile fighter jet. A total of 138 CF-18s were eventually delivered, consisting of 98 single-seat and 40 dual-seat models. Notably, the design retained many features that made it suitable for carrier operations, such as robust landing gear, an arrestor hook, and wing folding mechanisms. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #canada

The Czech Air Force relies on a fleet of 14 JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighters. These aircraft are not owned by the Czech Republic, but rather leased on a long-term basis from Sweden. This lease agreement, which began in 2004, is currently set to expire in 2027. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #sweeden #czechrepublic

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

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

Where is canada?

Good to know the F-35 can do this. I wonder if this is a capability the RCAF will develop when they receive thier aircraft.