The National Interest on MSN19h
The Su-27’s Legacy for the Russian Air Force
Powering the Su-27 are two Saturn AL-31F turbofan engines, each producing over 27,500 pounds of thrust with afterburners. These engines give the Flanker a top speed exceeding Mach 2.35 (around 1,550 ...
Ukraine’s F-16s Are Spying On Russian Air Defenses
Seven months after their combat debut in August, Ukraine’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters are flying sorties every ...
The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN7d
With Western jets, Ukraine’s Air Force challenges Russian air advantage
The unnamed pilot describes how the different kinds of Western aircraft and ammunition are helping Ukraine to counter ...
Russian Su-25 Crash Takes Moscow's Aircraft Losses to 5 in a Day
A Russian Su-25 fighter jet crashed during a routine training mission in Russia's Far East, the country's Defense Ministry said on Monday, bringing Russia's aircraft losses to five in a single day.