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April 08, 2022

Catch A Glimpse, Or Take A Closer Look At L39’S And Warthogs At SnF 2022

Catch a glimpse, or take a closer look at L39’s and Warthogs at SnF 2022

The Warthog’s are here at SnF 2022. There is no shortage of variety in the designated areas at SnF2022, whether it’s the dizzying array of Light Sport Aircraft, a showcase selection from the seasoned manufacturers, and of course an opportunity to marvel at the historic warbirds, and Military aircraft on display in the “Heavy Aircraft Parking” area. Veteran SnF visitors can probably navigate themselves directly as if flying a NDB, however, those unfamiliar with the lay of the land may get a better fix on their destination by heading to sectors E3, E4, F3 on the SnF 2022 Event Map.

Single Engine Turboprop Builds Its Resume as the King of Light Ground Attack Aircraft

The Super Tucano has ticked past half a million hours across the global fleet, giving the light attack aircraft a notable milestone in a field of few competing aircraft. The A-29 was celebrated at the International Air and Space Exhibition being held in Santiago, Chile. Its manufacturer, Embraer, announced the landmark flight measure and noted that the 260 units delivered to customers have racked up 500,000 flight hours in total.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Announces Successful Scramjet Use in Tech Demonstrator for Air-Launched Cruise Missile System

Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully test flown a prototype scramjet engine for the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC), in a joint program with DARPA, the Air Force Research Lab, and Lockheed Martin. The HAWC program is hoped to develop and demonstrate foundational technologies needed to create an effective and affordable air-launched hypersonic cruise missile system. The hostilities half a world away have highlighted an apparent gap in the American arsenal, giving planners, designers, and leaders some added urgency in developing a sufficiently competitive system to achieve capability parity.