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Researchers found bird strikes are problematic for helicopters

Posted on March 5, 2014 by alert5

Researchers from the U.S. National Wildlife Research Center found that bird strikes are most problematic for helicopters.
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Posted in Air Force, Army, Navy

First photo of B61-12 nuclear bomb

Posted on March 4, 2014 by alert5

The first photo of the B61‑12 nuclear bomb along with its guided tail section has been released by the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Click on the thumbnail or source for the photo.

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Posted in Air Force, Navy

Croatia’s MiG-21s now stuck in Ukraine

Posted on March 4, 2014March 4, 2014 by alert5

Croatia will not be getting back 12 MiG-21s that it has in Ukraine soon due to the current turmoil in the country.
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Posted in Air Force, Industry

India launches investigation on Rolls-Royce over possible bribe payments

Posted on March 3, 2014 by alert5

The Indian authorities have launched an investigation into Rolls-Royce over allegations that the British company paid bribes to supply Adour Mk871 engines for IAF’s Hawk jet trainers.

[thumb]http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/antony-orders-cbi-probe-into-bribery-charges-in-hal-deal/article1-1189987.aspx[/thumb]

Posted in Air Force, Industry

MiG designer Rostislav Belyakov passed away

Posted on March 2, 2014March 2, 2014 by alert5

Former MiG chief designer Rostislav Belyakov has passed away, he was 94. Belyakov was involved in designing the MiG-29 and MiG-31.

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Posted in Air Force, Industry

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