In 2021, an F-22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron had to land with the tail hook at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While arresting wires are a feature on every aircraft carrier, they're not ...

Ever wondered why many modern fighter jets feature slanted (canted) tail fins? This video explains the aerodynamic, stealth, and performance reasons behind this design choice revealing how slanted ...

Now consider Checkmate’s tail. Instead of separate horizontal and vertical stabilizers with moving rudders and elevators, the new fighter has what are called “ruddervators.” A pair of single ...

In 2021, an F-22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron had to land with the tail hook at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While arresting wires are a feature on every aircraft carrier, they're not ...