Russia has always placed a doctrinal emphasis on extreme maneuverability, usually at the expense of certain stealth features.

Thrust vectoring—essentially redirecting the plane’s exhaust flow—allows modern fighters to quickly change direction, giving them an edge in close combat.

Speed has historically been the defining metric in fighter aircraft design, but today's fastest American jets blend raw performance with stealth, sensors, and multirole flexibility. Among aircraft ...

Before jet fighters dominated the skies, Germany bet on something far more extreme - a rocket-powered interceptor built to outrun everything else in the air. We trace the origins of the Me 163 Comet, ...