Soviet Air Power: Exploring the Legacy of the Ilyushin Il-4 Bomber

Amid the echoing roars of its more famed sibling, the Il-2, the Ilyushin Il-4’s symphony resonates as a tribute to human engineering and unwavering dedication, an unsung hero of the Eastern Front that wove its fate into the tapestry of World War II, a testament to an era marked by innovation and turbulent geopolitics.

The KA-52 Alligator: Russia’s Formidable Attack Helicopter in Focus

The KA-52 Alligator is a formidable attack helicopter that has supported various missions of the Russian Air Force. Nevertheless, the more losses the rotary wing takes, especially under sanctions, the more likely the Alligators could become combat-inefficient for several years or even decades.