In order to realize the continuous chord bending of the wing and consider the material deformation limitation, a trailing-edge curvature variable wing section combining rigid and flexible structures ...

The F-14, F-111, Tornado, and Su-17 all used variable sweep wings—an innovation once seen as the future of air combat. So why did this design disappear almost overnight? In this video, we explore the ...

A variable camber airfoil is an airfoil that changes camber to maximize its performance under radically different flight conditions. Little attention has been paid to the history of flow evolvement ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is highly regarded because of its remarkable maneuverability, combat radius, and multi-role capabilities. With its cutting-edge technological features, air-to-air engagement ...

Though the Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter jet hasn't officially been a part of the U.S. Naval Fleet for nearly two decades, it remains, arguably, one of the most instantly recognizable craft in existence ...

Aug. 14, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of the Panavia Tornado’s first flight, the largest European aeronautical cooperation program with over 950 aircraft built. The Panavia Tornado, the European ...