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The Navy’s Big Super Tomcat ST-21 Fighter Mistake Still Stings

In the early 1990s, Grumman proposed the ST-21 “Super Tomcat,” a radical upgrade to the F-14. -This hypothetical jet would ...
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The Science Behind Fighter Jet Afterburners Explained

Watching a fighter jet take off is a beautiful sight. Anyone who hasn't been to an air show should really try to see one of the incredible air shows that captivate aviation enthusiasts worldwide at ...
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NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)

NASA's X-59 supersonic jet looks ready for some serious speed in new photos. Lockheed Martin has been building the X-59 for ...

What Aircraft Could Replace The Navy's T-45 Goshawk Jet Trainer?

As of late 2025, candidates for the U.S. Navy's new jet trainer include the Boeing T-7A, the Lockheed Martin TF-50N, and the ...
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X-59: NASA jet hits silent supersonic milestone with first full afterburner test

NASA has announced that it has completed the first full burn test for its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. Conducted on December 12 at NASA's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, this ...
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NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)

In new photos, the X-59 performs afterburner tests at Lockheed Martin's legendary Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...