The Aviationist
Sightings of the secretive B-21 Raider flying at high altitude continue. And we can’t get enough of the incredible photos captured during test flights. In the last few weeks we have published several cool shots of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider during its test flights out of Edwards Air Force Base taken by West Coast […] The post Take A Look At These...
The new flying wing CH-7 UCAV has a blended wing-body airframe with a high level of stealth and long-range capability, reportedly focused on continuous reconnaissance and monitoring in highly dangerous environments. Images and videos have appeared online showing China’s massive CH-7 UCAV on a runway during what appears to be a taxi test. The aircraft...
An unusual formation flew over Nellis AFB to honor retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Peck, “Bandit 1”, who passed away recently. On Oct. 10, 2024, retired Col. Gaillard R. Peck Jr., the first commanding officer of the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) at Tonopah , better known as the MiG-equipped ‘Red Eagles’, callsign […] The post MiG-29, MiG-21,...
A CATOBAR capable J-15 fighter can operate from both the STOBAR-configured Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers with their ski-jumps as well as the EMALS-equipped Fujian, offering greater operational flexibility. China finally unveiled the carrier-capable J-15T naval fighter jet, when the aircraft (bort number 1518) landed at Zhuhai Airport on Nov....
A Royal Navy Wildcat of 815 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) has successfully and independently shot down a Banshee target drone using the Martlet missile in the air-to-air role. Taking place at the Manorbier range, in South West Wales, the test saw a singular Banshee target drone launched out over the Bristol channel by a catapult […] The post Royal Navy...
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a supersonic twin-engine stealth fighter. Designed as an air superiority fighter it has evolved into a multirole platform, capable of performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Operated by the U.S. Air Force, it was the first 5th generation jet to enter active service worldwide. The Raptor (which was originally...