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.
419 Articles

Grounded Dreams: KB SAT SR-10 – The Forward Swept Future That Vanished

Russia’s SR-10 forward-swept-wing jet trainer showed strong performance but lost funding and competition, ending as…

Flight Test Files: F-84F Thunderstreak – Testing the Limits of the 40-Degree Sweep

The F-84 Thunderjet evolved into the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak, aiding early jet research and NATO…

Aces of the Great War: Michel Coiffard – The Spad Specialist of the Cigognes

Michel Coiffard, a French WWI ace, scored 34 victories, including 24 balloons, becoming one of…

Grounded Dreams: Carmier-Arnoux Simplex – The Tailless Wonder of 1922

The Carmier-Arnoux Simplex was a tailless racing aircraft that showed promise but was lost in…

Flight Test Files: R4D Skytrain – The JATO-Powered Carrier Launch

The R4D Skytrain served in WWII, polar missions, and NASA research, proving its versatility from…

Boneyard Files: C-47 Skytrain – The Hero of D-Day in Silence

The C-47 Skytrain, derived from the DC-3, served in World War II and beyond, supporting…

Aces of the Great War: Henry Woollett – The 35 Victories of the Sopwith Camel Master

Henry Woollett, Britain’s top balloon-busting ace, scored 35 victories in WWI, including 11 balloons and…

Flight Test Files: Grumman X-29 – Harnessing the Strength of Aero Tailored Composites

NASA’s X-29 tested forward-swept wings and digital fly-by-wire control, advancing unstable aircraft design and high-angle…

Aces of the Great War: Fritz Rumey – The Golden Ace of the German Empire

Fritz Rumey, a German World War I ace with 45 victories, was among the few…

Grounded Dreams: The Langley Twin and the Vision of a Metal Free Future

The Langley Twin was a WWII-era wooden aircraft designed to save metal, but resin shortages…