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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

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Why the F15 Fighter Jet Reigns Supreme in Aerial Combat

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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. Such speed capabilities are largely due to the twin Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines, each capable of producing over 29,000 pounds of thrust.

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F-14 Tomcat: America's Legendary Fighter Aircraft

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This unique design allowed the F-14 to maintain exceptional maneuverability and stability at both high and low speeds, making it a formidable opponent in dogfights and a reliable platform for carrier operations. New threats and advancements in aviation technology rendered the F-14 less relevant in the evolving combat environment.

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