Thrust-vectoring makes impossible maneuvers possible. The huge, powerful jets can perform extremely tight turns that ...

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

Post-stall maneuvering” gives a plane excellent maneuverability—but the equipment needed to boost it comes with tradeoffs, as ...

In pursuit of a multirole mission, the F-35’s designers accepted trade-offs that reduced its stealth performance in exchange for significant improvements elsewhere. The US military has two stealth ...