Новости за 16.05.2024

Summary: The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, has a remarkable record with over 100 aerial victories and no losses in combat.

The U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers have played pivotal roles in naval history.

Summary: The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, a versatile light attack bomber developed in the 1950s, played a pivotal role in the Vietnam War and other global conflicts.

Bottomline: Russia's Akula-class submarines, first deployed in the mid-1980s, remain a cornerstone of the country's naval force. Designed to counter any submarine or surface warship, including those of the U.S. Navy, these nuclear-powered SSNs boast exceptional stealth capabilities that still challenge anti-submarine warfare specialists today.

Summary: The IJN Shinano, Japan's first supercarrier, met an abrupt end when sunk by the USS Archerfish (SS-311) on November 29, 1944. Initially a battleship, Shinano was converted to support Japan’s carrier fleet.

Bottomline: The U.S. Air Force's new B-21 Raider stealth bomber, designed to replace aging bombers like the B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and B-52 Stratofortress, may see only a couple dozen operational units by 2030.

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is making strides with its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, a family of systems designed to ensure continued air superiority. The fighter plane will include some surprises. 

Summary: The U.S. Navy will delay funding for its next-generation F/A-XX fighter jet and SSN(X) attack submarine projects, prioritizing current and near-term operations. Navy Undersecretary Erik Raven emphasized the need to focus on readiness, personnel, and undersea capabilities over future modernization.

The Hollywood blockbuster season is already in full swing—but in addition to the latest Planet of the Apes or Mad Max spectacle, this month will see the release of the Amazon MGM Studios documentary The Blue Angels. This will be the first documentary to bring audiences inside the cockpit of the U.S. Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron, which has captivated aviation buffs with jaw-dropping stunts for more than seventy-five years.