Before getting into the weeds of what each generation entails, two points to be noted. First, the notion of aircraft generations came up only in the 1990s. It has thus been retrospectively applied to ...

China appears to have conducted the maiden flight of its new sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the ever-evolving landscape of fighter jets. Video and photos ...

Strapped in the rear seat of the T-33's cockpit, I triple-checked the buckles and straps securing me. The clear bubble canopy sealed shut with a click, shutting out the aircraft's engine roar.

Images of advanced aircraft cruising at low altitudes in China on Thursday have surprised analysts, who say they could mark the maiden flights of sixth-generation fighter jets, representing a ...

The Sea Vampire made history as the first jet-powered aircraft to land on a carrier in 1945. The UK and US navies developed fighter jets to operate aboard aircraft carriers after World War II.

Thousands of fighter jets will be in active duty across the world’s air forces in 2025, from cutting-edge 5th-generation models like the F-35 to relics of the 1970s such as the Sukhoi Su-24. The 2025 ...

Chinese military aircraft fly in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024. Social Media via Reuters China’s latest advancements in ...

Later, the fighter jets took off again to intercept an Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft. The Dutch F-35s escorted the plane over international waters to the border of NATO's area of responsibility.

People who are even remotely aware of a fighter jet's capabilities likely know they're pretty fast. Modern fighters can fly at Mach 1.8 and faster, zipping around the sky at incredible speeds.

“This helps us to get spare parts and other components.’ The aircraft is a two-seat fighter jet, 39 feet 10 inches long with a 31-foot wingspan. It has an Ivchenko turbofan engine and a maximum speed ...

The aircraft arose from the U.S. Navy's need for a long-range fighter that could escort other planes during combat missions from carriers. Dubbed the "five-in-one" fighter, Boeing expected the ...