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What does a fighter jet “backseater” actually do?
A modern fighter jet’s weapons systems officer is responsible for monitoring sensor data, operating weapons, and conducting ...
Along with these improvements, the Tempest boasts a modular design for quick upgrades, integrated AI and machine learning systems, Loyal Wingman controls that turn the fighter into a command and ...
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Why are all modern fighter jets “multirole” aircraft?
As fighter jets have grown more and more expensive, pressure has mounted on modern air forces to enable those aircraft to ...
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US firm to equip autonomous fighter jet with powerful radar to maintain air superiority
Raytheon has received a contract to equip the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) with a ...
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Why Do Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets Use “Thrust Vectoring”?
Thrust vectoring—essentially redirecting the plane’s exhaust flow—allows modern fighters to quickly change direction, giving ...
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