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Introducing Peak Hybrid Defense Optics. Combining lightweight design, durability, and cost efficiency, these optics are set to redefine battlefield capabilities. As demand for advanced military tech rises, hybrid optics are paving the way forward. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/eKBXMVmU #MilitaryInnovation #HybridOptics #NightVision #FireControl

Introducing Peak Hybrid Defense Optics. Combining lightweight design, durability, and cost efficiency, these optics are set to redefine battlefield capabilities. As demand for advanced military tech rises, hybrid optics are paving the way forward. Learn more. #MilitaryInnovation #HybridOptics #NightVision #FireControl

L3Harris Technologies has completed Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification on its Viper Shield™ all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suite for F-16 fighter jets. The company will provide the advanced capability to F-16 fleets for six international partners. The Viper Shield system passed a series of environmental and electrical tests across structural integrity, thermal and electrical safety, and aircraft aerodynamics areas. Through the extensive SOF regimen, Viper Shield handled the stresses and strains of normal and extreme flight maneuvers, and the company proved it to be safe, reliable and effective on the aircraft. “Completing the comprehensive SOF evaluation is a significant milestone for Viper Shield and for our growing list of global customers,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “This critical electronic warfare system will begin flight testing soon, and we will start delivering the capability in late 2025.” Viper Shield equips aircrews and commanders with situational awareness about the electronic landscape and helps them identify, locate and counter threats to enable survivability and lethality in the most challenging environments. It is the only advanced EW solution that is funded and in active production for international F-16 partners. By design, L3Harris engineered Viper Shield to allow for future capability upgrades, ensuring it can adjust to an evolving electromagnetic spectrum environment. #F16 #L3Harris #Aerospace #technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS) is crucial for aircraft detection. Lower RCS means stealthier designs that are harder to detect. Factors like size, shape, and materials affect RCS. Stealth aircraft have low RCS, while non-stealth aircraft have larger RCS. RCS is a key factor in determining stealth capabilities. Modern stealth aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and the B-2 Spirit employ advanced shaping and radar-absorbent materials, pushing their RCS down even further, to levels akin to small metallic spheres, starkly contrasting with non-stealth platforms like the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

#Fighter #Jet #Aircraft #Interface #Device #Market Size and Projections The Fighter Jet Aircraft Interface Device Market Size was valued at USD 170.33 Million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 334.7 Million by 2031, growing at a 13.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2031. The report comprises of various segments as well an analysis of the trends and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market. The market for fighter jet aircraft interface devices is expanding quickly as a result of rising defence spending and advances in technology. The need for complex interface devices is being driven by the integration of advanced avionics and the modernization of military aircraft. Furthermore, governments are being compelled to invest in state-of-the-art fighter aircraft technologies due to geopolitical tensions and the necessity for improved combat capabilities. The market is also gaining from advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence, which improve the usability and effectiveness of these gadgets. Consequently, it is anticipated that the market will experience substantial growth in the upcoming years. key Players Collins Aerospace Thales Investments Group Astronics Corporation Esterline Technologies Corporation Safran

🤔 What makes the F-22 Raptor the ultimate airborne predator? 🚀As the F-22 Raptor emerges from the shadows, its sleek contours betray its deadly capabilities. Stealth technology, a hallmark of its design, cloaks it from enemy radar, rendering it virtually undetectable until it’s too late. But there’s more to this airborne predator than meets the eye. ✈️With speeds surpassing 1500 miles per hour and the ability to soar up to 60,000 feet, the F-22 asserts its dominance with unparalleled agility and maneuverability. How does the F-22 Raptor's advanced avionics grant pilots unparalleled situational awareness? 🌟Curious about the stealth technology that cloaks the F-22 from enemy radar? Click Here to continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gf332fkM #F22Raptor #AirForce #Aviation #MilitaryTech #HawaiiAirNationalGuard #Aircraft #Innovation #LinkedInBlogs

All-electric systems offer considerable advantages. In military use, they provide enhanced operational flexibility with increased range and power, eliminated refueling needs, and advanced power management capabilities. The lower acoustic and thermal signatures of electric vehicles and aircraft can enhance stealth and survivability, simplifying maintenance with their modular nature. In commercial aviation, all-electric aircraft may revolutionize short-haul travel by reducing operating costs and engine complexity. Furthermore, instant torque and precise power control could improve critical flight phases. However, substantial technical challenges must be overcome before widespread adoption. The current state and future of electrification are discussed in our latest blog. Read it at https://ow.ly/WnJb50TIf4G

Here's a summary of the differences and a comparison of their speeds: *Turbojet:* - Uses a turbine and compressor - Efficient at subsonic and transonic speeds (up to Mach 1.6) - Typical speed range: 0 - Mach 1.6 - Examples: Commercial airliners, business jets, and military fighters *Ramjet:* - No turbine or compressor; relies on vehicle speed to compress air - Efficient at supersonic speeds (Mach 1.6 - Mach 5) - Typical speed range: Mach 1.6 - Mach 5 - Examples: Military missiles, some experimental aircraft *Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet):* - Similar to ramjet, but operates at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5+) - Efficient at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 - Mach 20+) - Typical speed range: Mach 5 - Mach 20+ - Examples: Experimental aircraft, space vehicles, and some military projects *Speed Comparison:* - Turbojet: up to Mach 1.6 (around 1,200 mph or 1,931 km/h) - Ramjet: up to Mach 5 (around 3,800 mph or 6,116 km/h) - Scramjet: up to Mach 20+ (around 12,000 mph or 19,312 km/h) *Fastest Engine:* - Scramjet is the fastest engine, capable of reaching hypersonic speeds above Mach 20. Note that scramjets are still in the experimental phase, and significant technical challenges must be overcome before they can be widely used. However, they offer immense potential for future high-speed flight applications.

Here's a summary of the differences and a comparison of their speeds: *Turbojet:* - Uses a turbine and compressor - Efficient at subsonic and transonic speeds (up to Mach 1.6) - Typical speed range: 0 - Mach 1.6 - Examples: Commercial airliners, business jets, and military fighters *Ramjet:* - No turbine or compressor; relies on vehicle speed to compress air - Efficient at supersonic speeds (Mach 1.6 - Mach 5) - Typical speed range: Mach 1.6 - Mach 5 - Examples: Military missiles, some experimental aircraft *Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet):* - Similar to ramjet, but operates at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5+) - Efficient at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 - Mach 20+) - Typical speed range: Mach 5 - Mach 20+ - Examples: Experimental aircraft, space vehicles, and some military projects *Speed Comparison:* - Turbojet: up to Mach 1.6 (around 1,200 mph or 1,931 km/h) - Ramjet: up to Mach 5 (around 3,800 mph or 6,116 km/h) - Scramjet: up to Mach 20+ (around 12,000 mph or 19,312 km/h) *Fastest Engine:* - Scramjet is the fastest engine, capable of reaching hypersonic speeds above Mach 20. Note that scramjets are still in the experimental phase, and significant technical challenges must be overcome before they can be widely used. However, they offer immense potential for future high-speed flight applications.

What's important in AI for Maneuver? - Platform Agnostic and portable across Air, Surface, and Subsurface UxS. - AI Reference Architecture Agnostic. With 20+ different Reference Architectures out there, interoperability between them all is paramount. - Multi Domain UxS Artificial Intelligence. Shorten the kill chain with a vertical UxS AI Stack. The greatest victory requires no war.