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Image 1 — Sukhoi Su-30MKI: FULLY LOADED!
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Sukhoi Su-30MKI: FULLY LOADED!

Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI carrying the BrahMos-A Supersonic Cruise Missile alongside RVV-AEs and R-73s. Loadout best suited for Airbase Strike missions expecting adversary interception.

u/NarenKarthik1318 — 15 hours ago
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Test Flight Yesterday of the Sixth Generation Fighter Jet Prototype by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

u/ChineseToTheBone — 1 day ago
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China Unveils J-35AE Export Stealth Fighter

China has publicly revealed the export version of its Shenyang J-35, designated the J-35AE, marking one of Beijing’s biggest attempts yet to compete in the global stealth fighter market. Footage shown on Chinese state media displayed the aircraft carrying markings from Aviation Industry Corporation of China rather than the Chinese Air Force, leading analysts to conclude the aircraft is intended for foreign customers rather than domestic service. The J-35AE is designed as a lower-cost alternative to Western stealth fighters like the F-35 Lightning II and is reportedly being strongly linked to possible future sales to Pakistan and other countries seeking fifth-generation capabilities without Western export restrictions. The rollout also reflects China’s broader effort to expand high-end military aircraft exports and challenge American and Russian dominance in the global fighter market.

u/cypress_oak — 1 day ago
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An RAF pilot conducting an unauthorised flight over London to mark the RAF's 50th anniversary, a milestone he felt was inadequately recognised by the government. The pilot flew a Hawker Hunter jet low over landmarks, including Parliament, before passing through Tower Bridge. (1968)

u/Nuclearpepe12 — 1 day ago
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Germany unveils the newest Eurofighter variant

Germany's newest Eurofighter variant is the Tranche 5, developed in tandem with a specialized electronic warfare (EW) version called the Eurofighter EK. Berlin finalized a €3.75 billion contract for 20 new Tranche 5 jets, which will be built by Airbus in Manching, Germany, and are slated for delivery between 2031 and 2034.

u/cypress_oak — 1 day ago
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Fire Attack in SoCal

Ventura County fire has called for help, and took pictures of what flew into Simi Valley.

u/holiday_Hyena_4449 — 23 hours ago
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U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution

The aircraft losses and damages include four F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, one F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, one A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, seven KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft, one E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, two MC-130J Commando II special operations aircraft, one HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones and one MQ-4C Triton drone

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u/AlbinoAkon — 1 day ago
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At this rate, soon the pilot will be flying the RC plane from the inside

u/AncientsofMumu — 3 days ago
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MSPaint - Spongebob and Cumulonimbus (NO AI)

Made this drawing, hope you all like it!

u/PaulTheSoul326 — 2 days ago
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A Cathay Pacific airplane flying over rooftops in Hong Kong as it touches down in Kai Tak airport. Before redevelopment the airport was notorious for dangerous landings. (1996)

u/Kagenlim — 3 days ago
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P-51D Mustang "Spam Can" | Ride & Plane History

My ride in the P-51 followed by some history on that specific aircraft.

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u/pursuitpix — 2 days ago