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Today in Aviation History: 1956 – First Flight of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart

December 26, 2016 101st_Fighter-Interceptor_Squadron_Two_F-106_Delta_Daggers_in_Formation

The F-106 Delta Dart is an iconic aircraft if only for the name and its delta wing shape. It first flew on December 26, 1956 and was retired in 1988. View More ›

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Watch: China Sails 1st Aircraft Carrier Past Taiwan – Performs Live Fire Exercises

December 26, 2016 Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning

In a show of force, China announced that their only aircraft carrier, the Liaoning has successfully carried out live fire exercises and is combat ready. Accompanied by multiple ships, the Liaoning launched View More ›

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Watch: How Low Can You Go? Incredible Fighter Jet Low Passes – Enjoy!

December 24, 2016

For an aviation fanatic nothing is more exciting than seeing a high speed low pass by a fighter jet. Caution! Don’t watch if you are faint of heart! (Also some View More ›

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US State Department Approves Sale of P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft to Norway

December 24, 2016 P-8A_Poseidon_of_VP-16_dropping_torpedo_in_2013

The United States State Department has approved a proposed $1.75 billion dollar deal with the government of Norway to purchase five P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft. The deal also includes engines, View More ›

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US Air Force May Deploy F-35’s to Europe Next Summer

December 24, 2016 f-35

In a show of US force and capability, it is reported that the Pentagon is considering deploying F-35’s to Europe next year. If this actually happens it would be the View More ›

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Watch: Bob Hoover Memorial Flyover and His Amazing Piloting Skills

December 23, 2016 Bob_Hoover_Photo_D_Ramey_Logan

Anyone who knows anything about aviation knows who Bob Hoover was. One of the greatest pilots who ever lived, Hoover was born on January 24, 1922 and died on October 25, View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 1 Comment Air Force, Civilian Aviation, History, Military Aviation, WWII
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Trump Doubles Down with another Twitter Strike on the F-35! Bring on the Super Hornets!

December 22, 2016 FA-18_Super_Hornets

Earlier today and just 24 hours after meeting personally with Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson, President-elect Trump launched another Twitter strike on the F-35 program. Mr. Trump said that he has View More ›

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Boeing’s CHAMP Missile Literally Knocks the Lights Out

December 22, 2016 Boeing-CHAMP-missile-screenshot

You may have watched a science fiction movie once where some unseen aircraft flying over has the power to disrupt or completely knock out all electronics leaving the city below View More ›

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Do You Know What a Laser-guided Rocket is? The Air Force Does Now

December 22, 2016 apkws laser guided rocket system f16

The Air Force recently added BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWSTM) laser-guided rockets to the F-16 and A-10 aircraft. The BAE Systems APKWSTM transforms a standard unguided 2.75-inch (70 millimeter) View More ›

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Watch: Boeing’s T-X Trainer Jet Flies for the First Time

December 22, 2016 boeing-t-x-trainer-jet

WASHINGTON — Boeing’s T-X trainer candidate took to the skies for the first time on Tuesday. The T-X trainer is Boeing’s entry into the process of selecting a replacement for View More ›

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