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It’s not perfect but it will do! Guess the aircraft model?

Here’s Part  7 of my Cold War aviation restoration project — the A‑6 Intruder.
For me, studying this aircraft feels different. Its wide wings and advanced design were not just about missions — they became a foundation that later helped shape the legendary F‑14 Tomcat.

This restoration was special: I wanted to capture both the Intruder’s rugged, mission‑ready look and the sense of innovation it carried. The first slide shows my restored version, the second one is the original.
Feedback means a lot on this one!

• Part 1 (A-5A Vigilante): https://www.reddit.com/r/aviationstudys/comments/1tf2p6v/hi_all_my_hobby_is_restoring_cold_war_aviation/
• Part 2 (F-104 Starfighter): https://www.reddit.com/r/aviationstudys/comments/1tke827/giving_this_vintage_f104_starfighter_a_fresh/
• Part 3 (A-12 Archangel): https://www.reddit.com/r/aviationstudys/comments/1tq4ws3/lockheed_a12_archangel_cold_war_restoration_part_3/
• Part 4 (F‑14 Tomcat): https://www.reddit.com/r/aviationstudys/comments/1twvyho/grumman_f14_tomcat_cold_war_restoration_oc_part_4/
• Part 5 (F‑5E Tiger): https://www.reddit.com/r/aviationstudys/comments/1u31znq/northrop_f5e_tiger_ii_cold_war_restoration_oc/
• Part 6 (Su‑15 Flagon): https://www.reddit.com/r/aviationstudys/comments/1ubq7jp/su15_flagon_cold_war_restoration_oc_part_6/

Two Italian Air Force F-35B Lightning II aircraft successfully carried out short takeoffs and landings on a highwayin Jokioinen, Finland, marking the first time the STOVL variant has operated from a public road.
The activity took place during Exercise Imminent Field 2026, hosted by the Finnish Air Force, and was designed to train pilots and ground crews to operate from dispersed, non-conventional airstrips. These operations enhance survivability and operational flexibility by allowing aircraft to continue flying even if traditional air bases become unavailable during a confli

An Italian Air Force Tornado receives fuel from a French Air and Space Force A330 MRTT Phénix during an aerial refueling mission.

The A330 MRTT is one of the most advanced multirole tanker aircraft currently in service, combining air-to-air refueling, strategic transport, and medical evacuation capabilities in a single platform. Italy has selected the aircraft to further strengthen its aerial refueling fleet, with six A330 MRTTs on order set to join the Italian Air Force in the coming years, significantly expanding its long-range air mobility and force projection capabilitie

I've always thought this was one of the most interesting stories in military aviation.

The F-22 Raptor is widely considered one of the greatest air superiority fighters ever built, yet the U.S. never exported a single one, not even to close allies like Japan, Australia, or Israel.

I put together a short video explaining:

• Why Congress banned F-22 exports
• The technology the U.S. wanted to protect
• How the export ban affected the program's cost and production
• Why the F-35 ultimately became America's export stealth fighter instead

I tried to stick to official sources and focus on the policy and strategic reasons rather than the usual myths.

I'd love to hear what you think:

• Should the U.S. have sold the F-22 to trusted allies?
• Would a larger production run have been worth the security risk?
• Do you think the F-35 ended up being the better choice for allied air forces?

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/kuJgmgnzkvk

that’s a pretty easy question i’d like to ask you guys. good luck!

A Leonardo M-346 Fighter Attack (FA) successfully took control of a Baykar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft during the first live K-SWARM flight trials, marking a major milestone in Manned–Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T). An Italian Air Force T-346A also participated in the campaign as a chase aircraft.
During the tests, the KIZILELMA autonomously took off, joined the M-346 in formation, and was then commanded by the M-346 crew to perform a series of coordinated maneuvers. The trials validated advanced AI algorithms, secure data links, and collaborative combat concepts that could allow future crewed aircraft to control unmanned "loyal wingmen," significantly expanding combat effectiveness while reducing pilot workload.

This is picture is a clue to what my write up is about…guess the aircraft? There are clues everywhere in the picture…