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In this video, Airbus spent $5 billion to make the massive A400M take off vertically

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The A400 was never intended for verticle capability. It was designed to have short field takeoff and landing. It is a very capable aircraft.       JATO has not been used on US C130 aircraft since the H model C130 was introduced in 1974. The H model -15 engines create the same рoweг as the E models -7 engined aircraft with JATO. However, there are a few special models that still use JATO, but they are few and highly specialized. Although I’m a big fan of the C130, I must admit that it’s starting to grow a Ьіt in the teeth now and needs replacing. A400M is a perfect replacement. It is very similar in appearance to the A400 but with greatly improved рeгfoгmапсe in all aspects! I remember seeing it fly for the first time a few years ago and was absolutely amazed and іmргeѕѕed! The A400M will make a long and interesting history during its service life!     The most interesting thing about the A400M is that it’s the only aircraft designed by Airbus th...

Up to $6.3 billion was risked by the US Air Force to upgrade hundreds of F-16 Block

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The largest modification and upgrade of F-16 Block 40 and F-16 Block 50 fighters of the Air Force begins. $ 6.8 billion will be invested in the U.S. Post Block Integration Team or PoBIT by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate. According to Defense Talk, 608 F-16 fighters begin the process of obtaining 22 modifications. They need to significantly improve the airworthiness of American fighters. The goal is clear – to ensure the combat effectiveness of the American flagship during the implementation of current and future threats, as well as combat missions. F-16 fighters There is a lot of work ahead for the F-16 program office in the directorate. Although some of the modifications have already begun, there is a challenge for the team that needs to make the improvements. F-16 fighters Serious planning and coordination of actions will play a key role so as not to affect the combat readiness of fighters that are curren...

Life onboard the 13 billion dollar world’s largest aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean

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Life Inside World’s Bigger 13 Billion $ Aircraft Carrier in Middle of the Ocean Life Inside World’s Largest 13 Billion $ Aircraft Carrier in Middle of the Ocean . Video Source: https://thefoxposts.com/life-onboard-the-13-billion-dollar-world-s-largest-aircraft-carrier-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-TheFOXposts-10035.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Military Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

HII was awarded a $2.9 billion contract to complete the USS John C. Stennis’ intricate overhaul and refueling

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $2.9 billion contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The RCOH represents 35% of all maintenance and modernization in an aircraft carrier’s 50-year service life. Stennis’ RCOH will include the refueling of the ship’s reactors, as well as extensive modernization work to more than 2,300 compartments, hundreds of tanks and systems. In addition, major upgrades will be made in the propulsion plant, to the flight deck, catapults, combat systems and the island. “We are pleased to be awarded the contract to execute this extensive construction and engineering project,” said Todd West, Newport News’ vice president, in-service aircraft carrier programs. “Our teams have spent three years preparing and planning for each step of the process along the way, and we look forward to continuing ou...

To make the massive A400M takeoff vertically, Airbus spent $1 billion

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The A400 was never intended for verticle capability. It was designed to have short field takeoff and landing. It is a very capable aircraft. JATO has not been used on US C130 aircraft since the H model C130 was introduced in 1974. The H model -15 engines create the same power as the E models -7 engined aircraft with JATO. However, there are a few special models that still use JATO, but they are few and highly specialized. Although I’m a big fan of the C130, I must admit that it’s starting to grow a bit in the teeth now and needs replacing. A400M is a perfect replacement. It is very similar in appearance to the A400 but with greatly improved performance in all aspects! I remember seeing it fly for the first time a few years ago and was absolutely amazed and impressed! The A400M will make a long and interesting History during its service life! The most interesting thing about the A400M is that it’s the only aircraft designed by Airbus that isn’t ugly. The A220 is Airbus’ only ...