Thrust vectoring—essentially redirecting the plane’s exhaust flow—allows modern fighters to quickly change direction, giving them an edge in close combat. Thrust vectoring nozzles are one of the most ...

How NASA's F-15 ACTIVE program tested thrust vectoring and adaptive controls to improve performance of future ...

Key Points and Summary - Russia’s Su-35 is a non-stealth supermaneuverable evolution of the Su-27, packing powerful sensors (Irbis-E PESA, IRST), thrust-vectoring and long legs. China’s J-20 is a true ...

As one of the world's most powerful fighter aircraft currently in service, the F-22 Raptor is a marvel of technological achievement. Made from some of the most advanced and durable metals and material ...

Despite a popular focus on stealth – and to a lesser extent, data fusion – in today’s fighters, America’s turbofan advantage is just as valuable in setting American fighters apart through a ...

The Chengdu J-20 fighter may have flown a maiden sortie with the developmental Xian Aero Engine WS-15 Emei powerplant, according to Chinese social media. Low-quality video footage on Weibo shows a ...

Shield AI and GE Aerospace have confirmed that the GE Aerospace F110-GE-129 engine will power the developmental X-Bat unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft. The pair have ...