The attack helicopter is costly and complex to operate, yet it is taking a mauling in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia ...

There’s a Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes Vol 1, and there will soon be a Vol 2 and then a Vol 3!

There’s a Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes Vol 1, and there will soon be a Vol 2 and then a Vol 3!

In 1943, the USAAF desperately needed an aircraft that could fly a vast distance, penetrate the Japanese Empire’s defence, ...

We take class warfare to 300mph as we pit the aristocratic Mosquito against the no-nonsense proletariat muscle of the Beaufighter to find out who the real war-winning twin is. A well-born beauty with ...

We take class warfare to 300mph as we pit the aristocratic Mosquito against the no-nonsense proletariat muscle of the Beaufighter to find out who the real war-winning twin is. A well-born beauty with ...

Last week, the KC-10 Extender, a superb aerial refuelling aircraft, retired. We spoke to a KC-10 pilot to learn about ‘Big Sexy’. The best KC-10 was its versatility and the flexibility of its crews.

The KC-10 did not require modification to carry the SR-71’s special JP-7 fuel, as it had fuel tanks that could be isolated (if desired) and only delivered to the boom. Those tanks could also hold ...