Summary: The Saab 35 Draken, a groundbreaking Cold War era fighter, was Sweden's response to the escalating threats from the USSR. Introduced as the first Western European airframe with supersonic capabilities, the Draken also pioneered the double delta wing configuration and was the first to perform the Cobra maneuver.
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Summary: The 1990s marked a transformative period for the U.S. and Russian military forces, particularly in the realm of nuclear arms, due to the dissolution of the USSR and the subsequent Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties (START). START I, ratified in 1991, and the unratified START II aimed to drastically reduce the nuclear capabilities of both nations. The U.S. 1994 Nuclear Posture Review further adjusted the American nuclear strategy to the post-Cold War environment, leading to significant... Читать дальше...
Summary: The V-22 Osprey, a unique tiltrotor aircraft of the U.S. military, combines the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of a jet. It serves as a primary air assault platform for the U.S. Marine Corps and supports special operations globally.
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Summary: The Saab 37 Viggen, named after the Norse god Thor's "Thunderbolt," was Sweden's Cold War response to the Soviet Union's expanding fighter fleet.
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