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Bloemfontein, South Africa, November 22, 2006: A Mirage F1 fighter aircraft on display at Fort Bloemfontein, used as mlitary museum

Four antenna pods of an 'Identification Friend or Foe' (IFF) system. The IFF is an electronic equipment used by military aircraft to determine whether other aircraft or systems in the vicinity are friendly or hostile. Its primary purpose is to prevent friendly fire and enhance situational awareness in combat zones, allowing pilots to differentiate between allies, neutral entities, or unknown / enemy contacts. An IFF system typically consists of a transponder and an interrogator. The transponder responds to interrogation signals from other systems, while the interrogator sends out signals to identify aircraft. Operating in multiple modes, including civilian and military, the system often uses encryption for secure communication. When an interrogator sends a radio signal, a compatible transponder on the target aircraft replies with encoded information, such as its identity or status. This response is analyzed to classify the target. However, the IFF system has limitations: it requires both the interrogator and target to have compatible and functional systems, and it does not replace the need for visual identification or other methods of threat assessment in complex scenarios.

The exhaust of the fighter jet. Jet plane nozzle

Double Barrel Machine Gun on Old B-24 Liberator

Fighter aircraft aluminum alloy shell heat dissipation, closeup of photo

Aircraft monument to the Veterans and Fallen in the Malvinas war in El Condor, Rio Negro, Argentina

El Condor, Argentina, January 14, 2025: Mirrage fighter of French origin used by Argentine forces during the Falklands War of 1982. Today the fighter is part of the monument in memory of the soldiers killed in the conflict

Lansdowne, India - Jan 11, 2019 - A fighter plane of Indian Air Force is kept for public display in MAINWARING GARDEN, Lansdowne

A fighter jet refueling probe is a component for aerial refueling operations, allowing combat aircraft to extend their operational range and endurance. Typically mounted on the nose or upper fuselage, the probe extends forward to connect with the drogue or basket of a tanker aircraft's refueling hose. When engaged, fuel is transferred from the tanker to the fighter jet. Probes vary in design but generally consist of a telescopic or fixed structure ending in a nozzle that interfaces with the tanker's refueling system. This system enables fighters like the Eurofighter (pictured), F/A-18 Hornet and F-16 Fighting Falcon to undertake longer missions or loiter in combat areas without needing to return to base. The successful operation of the probe demands precision piloting and coordination between both aircraft involved in the refueling process. Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), mid-air refueling, air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft are in flight.

Military fighter jet at the airfield. Service before flight

An extreme close view of the front nose of a military jet

Bloemfontein, South Africa, November 22, 2006: An anti aircraft gun on display at Fort Bloemfontein, used as mlitary museum

Romanian IAR 93 Fight Airplane Details

The nozzles at the rear of a MIG 21, a Soviet fighter jet

El Condor, Argentina, January 14, 2025: Mirrage fighter of French origin used by Argentine forces during the Falklands War of 1982. Today the fighter is part of the monument in memory of the soldiers killed in the conflict

Susanville, USA - June 17, 2012: Phantom F4 Fighter at Veterans Memorial . The memorial is dedicated especially to veterans of vietnam war.

Beja Airport, Portugal: Alpha Jet on the apron - light attack and advanced trainer aircraft developed by a consortium of French and German companies, Dassault Aviation and Dornier Flugzeugwerke, respectively. First flown in 1973, it entered service in the late 1970s, serving primarily with the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) and German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The aircraft is powered by twin SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac turbofan engines, offering good performance for its class. It has a tandem cockpit for training purposes and can be equipped for ground attack roles with various armaments including bombs, rockets, and guns. The Alpha Jet has also seen export success, being used by several other air forces around the world for both training and light combat missions. Its design includes a swept wing and a conventional tail configuration, with capabilities for high subsonic speeds and significant maneuverability.

Fighter aircraft nose, closeup of photo

Decommissioned Canadian Air Force aircraft.

The image showcases a close-up perspective of an aircraft's exterior, featuring distinct air vents and a striking purple finish, surrounded by lush greenery and open land.

old shovels of a turbine - photo

The Woomera National Aerospace and Missile Park, located in the centre of the village of Woomera, South Australia. This park features missiles and rockets that were developed and tested at Woomera over the last 60 years, as well as a number of aircraft which were used in trials.

Old, Soviet-made, camouflage, Mig-21, fighter,

Chisinau, Moldova: engine intake view of a Fighter on street display - a single-engine interceptor developed in the Soviet Union, it entered service in 1959. Outside the USSR, it was first stationed in the GDR with the Soviet 16th Air Army.

Missiles on the wing of an old military helicopter, the gun close-up for the designer

Abandoned passenger airplane. No people.

Abandoned old military jet fighter

close-ups of a small passenger plane

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