The first production F-35 Lightning II performing an engine test. The engine is a monster, producing over 43,000lbs of thrust, the most powerful on any fighter aircraft ever!
The YAL-1A Airborne Laser is a modified Boeing 747-400F, used to target, track, and shoot down ballistic missiles during their boost phase using a megawatt-class laser.
Skyguard is a mobile and compact solid-state laser defense system that provides a counter against enemy short- and long-range rockets, short-range ballistic missiles, artillery projectiles, mortars, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles.
This is a behind-the-scenes video of the first full-up F-22A Raptor demo performed by Maj. Paul "Max" Moga at Langley Air Force Base, VA, on April 25th, 2007. This was the certification flight for the flight profile. Included is the first HUD video of an F-22A ever shown to the public! Credit goes to AirShowBuzz for this amazing video!!!
The Talon is an air defense system that uses a high-powered solid-state laser on a highly mobile platform. It can be used to shoot down rockets, artillery shells, mortars, and other aerial projectiles from large distances.
This is a clip from Video Option Volume 2. This video is from 1988, and is the starting sequence of the video. As of June 2007, there are 159 video option volumes.
The F-35 Lightning II speeds down the runway at 127mph during taxi tests on Dec 12, 2006. These taxi tests are preliminary tests leading up to first flight. Video available for download at http://images.teamjs f.com/main.php?g2_vi ew=core.ShowItem&g2_ itemId=3194
