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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyHow One Missing Japanese ‘Zero’ Fighter Saved the US in the Pacific War
After a successful raid in Alaska, the Japanese fleet returned southward—unaware that it had left behind a fully intact aircraft for the Americans to capture. The post How One Missing Japanese ‘Zero’ Fighter Saved the US in the Pacific War appeared first on The National Interest.
Could Greece’s Air Force Stand Up to Turkey’s in a War? Here’s What to Know
Greece’s air force is marginally “better” than Turkey’s—but it is also smaller, with fewer avenues to replace losses in a protracted conflict. The post Could Greece’s Air Force Stand Up to Turkey’s in a War? Here’s What to Know appeared first on The National Interest.
MiG-35 Fulcrum-F vs. F-22 Raptor: Which Air Superiority Fighter Wins?
The MiG-35 Fulcrum-F is a great air superiority fighter—but it is still basically a Cold War-era MiG-29, and would lose to the F-22 in a head-on fight every time. The post MiG-35 Fulcrum-F vs. F-22 Raptor: Which Air Superiority Fighter Wins? appeared first on The National Interest.
KF-21 Boramae vs. MiG-29 Fulcrum: Which Is the Greatest Korean Fighter Jet?
The ages of the two planes hint at their capabilities: North Korea’s best fighter jet is 40 years old, while South Korea’s entered service less than a month ago. The post KF-21 Boramae vs. MiG-29 Fulcrum: Which Is the Greatest Korean Fighter Jet? appeared first on The National Interest.
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