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Why the F-104 left no margin for error

The Starfighter’s design emphasized speed and climb rate at the expense of forgiving handling. Small wings, high wing loading ...
The F-104 Starfighter was engineered around extreme speed and climb performance, using very small wings and a powerful engine to minimize drag. These choices delivered exceptional acceleration and ...
A look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.
He was part of the Indian Air Force’s early MiG-21 cadre, pilots tasked with mastering a cutting-edge aircraft that had ...
Some of the most impressive aircraft ever built were also among the most difficult to keep flying. Revolutionary designs ...
Firefighters could soon have a formidable ally in their daunting task of entering buildings set ablaze: specialized drones that can handle the heat from live flames and relay visuals to help them ...
Top 10: The worst Soviet aircraft ...
With Super Bowl 60 set for this Sunday between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, WGAL takes a look at ...
Experience thrill, history, and challenge at these logbook-worthy locations.
Fuelled by standout performances by opener Zachary Carter and pacer Shaquan Belle, the West Indies Under-19s sailed into the Super Six phase of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup on ...
Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-20 footballers will be looking to go up yet another gear when they round off their series of warm-up matches tonight at the Ato Boldon Stadium in ...