Right now, the F-22A and the Russian Sukhoi Su-37 and Su-30MKI (flying with the Indian air force) are the only fighter aircraft with two-dimensional thrust vectoring nozzles. More sophisticated ...

The aircraft has an automatic abort/land capability in the ... RF and acoustic detection systems may also be required for “illegal” drones. Thrust-vectoring, cargo carrying and autonomy in a drone are ...

By the time the U.S. deployed its Air Force against the North Vietnamese, several of its fighter aircraft, like the F-4 ...

New photo from recent flight offers clearest view yet of the stealth aircraft’s profile, providing fresh insights into its ...

Chief configuration designer for the YF-23, Northrop’s contender for the Air Force’s Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition won by Lockheed’s F-22, Cummings continues to be active in aircraft ...

A VTOL prototype called BlackBird flew for the first time powered by a total of six CycloRotors, a new tech that gives ...

Fly without wings or propellers? One team just made it happen—this breakthrough could forever change how we take to the skies.

Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth generation of combat jets. In the past few months, China has flown its J36 and J50 prototype jets. Meanwhile, the US has selected Boeing to build ...

The 360° thrust vector control also allows the aircraft to brake and stop mid-air, enhancing control and safety, particularly in congested airspace. The two CycloRotors along the vehicle's length ...

Another day, another Chinese next generation combat aircraft spotted during a test flight. Just one day after the mysterious ...

Austrian aviation company CycloTech is preparing to test a new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft ...