The Shenyang stealth fighter aka J-21/J-31/F60/Blackie made its first flight Oct. 31 at 10:32:35 local time. The jet made one orbit around the airfield before landing at 10:43 with drag chute deployed.
Month: October 2012
Russian Air Force Su-24 crashed after nose cone fell off
A Russian Air Force Su-24 fighter bomber crashed on Tuesday after its nose cone came off in flight. Both pilots ejected safely.
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Saudi mulls buying three Aegis destroyers
Sources at Euronaval say Saudi Arabia may buy three Aegis destroyers with BMD capabilities and take options for three more.
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Production of Ka-52K to start in 2013
Kamov will deliver the navy version of the Ka-52, the Ka-52K, for deployment on the Mistral-class helicopter carriers next year.
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Think tank recommends U.S. to allow Yokota Air Base for commercial use
The Center for a New American Security has recommended that the United States allow Japan to use the Yokota Air Base for commercial flights.
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