MC-130H Combat Talon: Unleashing the might of the night sky

Contractor: Lockheed Martin Service: United States Air Force Power Plant: Four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines Speed: 300 mph Maximum Takeoff Weight:155,000 pounds (69,750 kilograms) Range: 2,700 nautical…

Energizing the sky: the HC-130J Combat King lifts off.

Contractor: Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Service: United States Air Force Power Plant: Four Rolls Royce AE2100D3 turboprop engines Payload: 35,000 pounds (15,875 kilograms) Speed: 316 knots indicated air…

U-28A: Where accuracy meets the embrace of the sky.

Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Service: USAF Propulsion: 1x Pratt-Whitney PT6A-67B Speed: 270 kts Range: 1,500 nm Crew: 2 Pilots, 1 Combat Systems Officer The U-28A provides a…

Can America’s B-1B Lancer and Russia’s Tu-160 Bomber Go Head-to-Head?

The B-1B is no longer able to fight inside heavily defended airspace, but the aircraft will still have a role in the high-end fight. Here’s What to…

Is the United States Concerned About Iran’s Military Strength?

Any threat to our security that may materialize from Iran could be neutralized with our ability to project power anywhere in the globe. Here’s What You Need…

Japan’s Competitive Advantage: Five Crucial Benefits in a Match Against China

The Chinese military would have its hands full in any kind of conflict with Japan. Here’s What You Need to Remember: Advanced submarines, fighter jets, and the…

The battleship age vanished a century ago, leaving behind remnants of a time when might was greater than today.

How long does the Navy plan to keep ignoring this? Here’s What You Need To Remember: In 1921, a controversial military exercise demonstrated to the world the…

Turkish strength at its best: revealing the country’s top five weapons and providing unmatched defense of the land, air, and sea.

The Turkish military is one of the most powerful in Eastern Europe or the Middle East. Here’s What You Need to Know: The Turkish Army downsized following…

Examining the difficulties involved in developing a domestic jet engine provides insight into China’s hidden aerospace goals.

The PRC must make difficult choices if it is to master fighter engine design, and thus maximize the effectiveness of its air arm. Heres’ What You Need…

With compassion, the Indonesian Navy prepares to send a hospital support ship to provide aid to Palestinian refugees in need.

The Indonesian government, led by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, has announced its readiness to send a hospital assistance ship to the waters near Gaza, Palestine, with the…