News of January 21, 2009
Decisions loom for Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor Programs
Posted at: Wed Jan 21st, 2009
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Decisions about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 Raptor aircraft programs are expected early in President Barack Obama's administration.&...
Deployed F-22 Raptors arrive at Andersen
Posted at: Wed Jan 21st, 2009
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Twelve F-22 Raptors deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, arrived here Jan. 18, for a three month deployment in support of the Pacific Air Forces' Global Deterrence mission.
Gripen NG Demonstrator Proves Supercruise Capability
Posted at: Wed Jan 21st, 2009
During a test flight today the Gripen Demo aircraft proved its ability to “Supercruise”, the ability to fly supersonic without the use of afterburner which results in fuel savings and an increase in range.
Russia's next-generation warplane to make maiden flight in 2009
Posted at: Wed Jan 21st, 2009ASTRAKHAN, January 21 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's first fifth-generation warplane will make its maiden flight before the end of this year, the deputy prime minister in charge of arms procurement said on Wednesday. "We expect the plane to take to the skies no later than the end of this ...
