People who are even remotely aware of a fighter jet's capabilities likely know they're pretty fast. Modern fighters can fly at Mach 1.8 and faster, zipping around the sky at incredible speeds.
Luckily, the air is colder at higher altitudes, which adds a layer of protection ... it's only fighter jets that utilize afterburners since few other aircrafts fly at supersonic speeds.
The United States and China are racing to field their next-generation, or the so-called "sixth-generation," fighter aircraft, which are designed to be superior to the most advanced combat jets that ...
Flying in Lockheed's T-33 Shooting Star transported me to the past, showcasing early fighter jet capabilities and how ...
Viral images on Chinese social media show the sophisticated jets flying at low altitude. Analysts say it could mark a ...