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When Pakistani F-16s engaged and destroyed a Soviet jet with a future Russian vice president at the controls

This video revisits a rare Cold War–era aerial encounter in which Pakistani F-16 fighter jets shot down a Soviet aircraft ...

Why Does Russian Jets Look Bigger Than American Ones?

If you’ve ever seen a Russian fighter jet parked next to an American one, the difference is striking. Jets like the Su-27, Su ...
Forbes

America's Cold War Aircraft Are Still Flying After Decades In Service

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Last month, the United States Air Force carried out a far from ...
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The cold war race to build nuclear aircraft

During the Cold War, both the United States and the Soviet Union pursued aircraft powered by nuclear reactors, hoping to ...

First Cold War-Era B-52 Upgraded With 21st Century Radar System

The first B-52 is now carrying out testing with the APQ-188 AESA systems as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
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Is The Grumman F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Still Flying Anywhere?

Utilized during the Cold War, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was a reliable and highly effective defense fighter jet. Thanks to its weapons systems and variable-sweep wing design, the two-engine Tomcat had ...