Kapil Kajal

Kapil is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience. Reported across a wide range of beats with a particular focus on air warfare and military affairs, his work is shaped by a deep interest in twentieth‑century conflict, from both World Wars through the Cold War and Vietnam, as well as the ways these histories inform contemporary security and technology.
493 Articles

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Jakob Ackeret – The Man Behind the Mach Number

Jakob Ackeret proposed the Mach number and pioneered supersonic aerodynamics, laying the foundation for modern…

Aces: Hans Klein – Overcoming Adversity in Two World Wars

Hans Klein was a German WWI flying ace who scored 22 aerial victories, earned the…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Talbert Abrams – Father of Aerial Photography

Talbert Abrams pioneered aerial photography by designing specialized aircraft and cameras, transforming aerial mapping, surveying,…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Gerd Achgelis – A Trailblazer in Helicopter Development

Gerd Achgelis co-developed the world's first practical helicopter, the Focke-Wulf Fw 61, and helped pioneer…

Aces: Henry John Burden – How a Canadian Infantryman Became an S.E.5a Ace

Canadian WWI ace Henry John Burden scored 16 aerial victories with No. 56 Squadron before…

Grounded Dreams: Avro Canada C102 Jetliner – How North America’s First Jetliner Was Axed

The Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became North America's first jet airliner to fly, but despite…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Igor Sikorsky – The Man Behind the First Practical Helicopter

Igor Sikorsky built the world's first practical helicopter, pioneered four-engine aircraft, and created Pan Am's…

Grounded Dreams: Sikorsky S-40 – The Giant Flying Boat Left Behind By Time

The Sikorsky S-40 was Pan Am's first "Clipper" flying boat, carrying 38 passengers and pioneering…

How an FO-141 Gnat That Fought Two India and Pakistan Wars Ended Up in an American Museum

The FO-141 Gnat, India's famed "Sabre Slayer," fought in two Indo-Pakistan wars before a daring…

Aces: Hans Martin Pippart – The Twenty-Two Victory Aviation Designer Of Germany

Hans Martin Pippart was a German WWI ace and aircraft manufacturer who scored 22 aerial…