Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. The aircraft also participated in studies involving low-altitude flight with asymmetric engine thrust. View of the cockpit of NASA’s F-14, tail number 991.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Tail Airfoil 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency The Airbus A350, launched in 2015, represents the cutting edge of aviation technology. The common cockpit design allows pilots to transition between different Airbus aircraft with minimal additional training, enhancing operational flexibility.

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Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

Key Takeaways The F-15 Eagle’s unmatched combat record of 104-0 is a testament to its superior design, advanced technology, and exceptional maneuverability, enabling it to dominate aerial combat. The F-15’s vertical takeoff capabilities are a blend of raw power, advanced technology, and meticulous design.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The dual-engine setup enabled the F-14 to reach speeds exceeding Mach 2, providing the necessary thrust to swiftly intercept and engage enemy aircraft. The F-14’s cockpit included a heads-up display (HUD) projecting vital flight and targeting information directly in the pilot’s line of sight.

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Thrust Aviation Technology Pilot Cockpit 96

Aerotime

DECEMBER 28, 2024

During parliamentary hearings in 2013 , Victor Bondarev, head of the Russian Aerospace Forces, explained that the MiG-31s new cockpit glass, which provides better visibility, has also limited the aircrafts speed to Mach 1.5. The MiG-31, only used in Russia, has its speed hobbled by the cockpit glass. Mach, it flies at only 1.5

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Jet Knot Pilot Cockpit 264