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Do you know why pilots love the F-15 and F-16? Check out this video and read about why fighter pilots have confidence in @RTX capabilities, including @Pratt & Whitney’s F100 engine, to power their mission and bring them home safely. #WeArePW #FIA2024 

Do you know why pilots love the F-15 and F-16? Check out this video and read about why fighter pilots have confidence in @RTX capabilities, including @Pratt & Whitney’s F100 engine, to power their mission and bring them home safely: https://lnkd.in/gGDAdutp #WeArePW #FIA2024 

This innovative project aims to enhance strategic surveillance capabilities, survivability, and operational resilience for future stealth aircraft. By integrating cutting-edge fluidic actuators, such as sweeping jets and synthetic jets, into the wing control surfaces, FACELIFT will make future aircraft more maneuverable and stealthier than the current generation of military assets like the European MALE-RPAS. These advancements will result in more efficient and downsized control surfaces, significantly reducing the Radar Cross Section. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of aerospace technology! ✈ #fluidicactuators #flowcontrol #militaryaircraft #sweepingjet #syntheticjet #survivability #surveillance #operationalresilience #maneuverability #RadarCrossSection #controlsurface esc Aerospace NAVASTO ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab Pipistrel Aircraft Frédéric Antras David Ferris Gérald Aigouy Frank Claeyssen European Union

India’s AMCA Program: Achieving Aerial Dominance with LPI Technology India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is poised to attain true aerial dominance with the integration of Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) technology. LPI radars minimize an aircraft’s radio frequency emissions, making detection challenging. This, combined with strategic design elements and coatings, reduces radar cross-section. AMCA’s stealth capabilities enable undetected penetration of enemy airspace, marking a significant stride in India’s defense technology self-reliance. For Aerospace & Defence Updates Follow: https://lnkd.in/d-FkwVj9

Fascinating history and review of the amazing engineering that made the Grumman F-14 Tomcat possible and the forward-thinking engineering that allowed it to overcome some of its initial limitations. Ever wanted an easy-to-understand explanation why F-14's were notorious for the #TopGun flat spin? https://lnkd.in/gmh53CPE Relating back to some of the major highlights, also critical to today's warfighters in all theaters: 1. Criticality of the wingbox - made stronger and lighter with EBW 2. The most advanced long-range missile and radar of the time by Hughes Aircraft Company and then Raytheon 3. The complexity of feeding hungry engines with the right kind of air at all airspeeds 4. Replacing original propulsion with the advanced GE Aerospace F-110 5. The electromagnetic rail system on #NAVY Carriers deserves its own post When it comes to ensuring sequence and manufacturing best practice at all times you could double your workforce and double or triple the time to execute... Alternatively #DELMIA #Augmented #Experience can be your digital companion, adapted to any workflow by any user - Making the difference between a smooth flight and a flat spin. Just as it is in the air, modern manufacturing demands all critical instructions and inspection criteria is kept in absolute context to the real physical object. For example at Safran not a single #LEAP engine leaves the factory without their digital AR companion evaluating all critical features across hundreds of configurations: https://lnkd.in/gZ4pXjfE https://lnkd.in/gPkv6uC8 #DELMIA #AugmentedExperience for absolute: - Assembly - Quality - Traceability

The Timex Sinclair 1500, released in 1983, was a pioneering computer that brought the thrill of flight simulation to the masses. The Flight Simulator, a real-time program, allowed users to experience the excitement of piloting an aircraft without leaving the comfort of their armchair. This innovative software featured a range of realistic elements, including aircraft control, instrument reading, flight path viewing, and close encounters with flight.The Flight Simulator was designed to challenge even the most seasoned pilots, as they attempted to land a small, twin-engine plane safely. The program's difficulty level was not for the faint of heart, but it was an incredible achievement in the early days of personal computing. The Timex Sinclair 1500 Flight Simulator was an evidence to the rapid advancements in technology and the growing popularity of home computers during the 1980s. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #simulation #simulator

In June, SDA’s Tranche 0 Tracking Layer SVs successfully demonstrated tracking capability, transferred information, and processed data on the ground. Tranche 0 (T0), the warfighter immersion tranche, demonstrates the feasibility of a proliferated architecture in cost, schedule, and scalability toward necessary performance for beyond line of sight targeting and advanced missile detection and tracking. The T0 Tracking Layer will demonstrate periodic regional access and the capability to detect and track hypersonic vehicles. #SemperCitius #Defense #Space #PWSA #SDADelivers2024

Surprised to see this idea back in the news, but some of the comments from Maya Carlin have merit. Here are some thoughts and counterpoints: - For some situations, using the A-29 would work. For pennies on the dollar, it provides capable ISR, rapid response fires, persistence, and reasonable performance. Not if we buy it like the SOCOM Air Tractor, though. Terrible, bloated acquisition plan. - The A-10, contrary to AF myth, is survivable in many near peer situations. No, it will not fight toe to toe with a SU-57. Neither will an F-35 or F-22. We don't fight that way. We fight in a complementary, force multiplier way. We don't field 11 quarterbacks, as that would be stupid. We field a team. - While nice to have in many situations, 2-seat aircraft are not a guarantee of more capability. Add the manpower to match the mission, not just because you have the space. - The comments about the A-1, F-4 and F-111 are simply incorrect. The CAS workhorse for Vietnam was the F-100. Not designed for CAS, but with the focus the pilots did well. Yes, the A-1 was slow, but with its weapons load it was a beast and and very effective. F-4s flew a good bit of CAS, but the F-111 would have an only flown CAS as an accident. - It is short-sighted and foolish to think the days of significant ground forces are a thing of the past. That is a 1950's argument, and we see where that led us. #closeairsupport #USAF #AirPower