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Lockheed P-38 Lightning in combat, how range, drop tanks, and complexity shaped its European war
This chapter follows the P-38 Lightning into frontline service, from secret drop tank breakthroughs and transatlantic ferry flights to hard lessons learned over Europe. It is a story of range, ...
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Fuel Tanks That Vanish? Israeli F-35I Adir Carried the Secret That Changed the Combat Gam
Israel’s advanced F-35I Adir fighter jets reportedly carried out deep strikes in Iran without stopping for refueling or receiving help in the air. Despite long distances and no known mid-air support, ...
The United States wants to upgrade one of the most advanced jets ever built. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter lauded for its multi-functionality, ...
What is a Drop Tank Car? The drop tank was designed to extend flying time by acting as a portable fuel cell that could be dropped once empty. That way, the pilot could more nimbly engage the enemy.
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