NEW GRIPEN UNVEILED

Saab’s new Gripen ‘Demo’ has high hopes for the future fighter aircraft market. The new generation of the popular JAS39 was offered to India on April 28 as a candidate for the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program and looks set to be a serious contender in the world market. Top aerospace author and Gripen expert Robert Hewson provides expert analysis of the new fighter.

ULTIMATE HUEYS

Regular Combat Aircraft contributor Ted Carlson visits VX-9 ‘Vampires’ at China Lake to report on the all-important latest operational testing of the US Marines’ UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters. Amazing photographs taken over the Trona Pinnacles illustrate this fascinating insight into the program.

HARRIERS OF THE CORPS

Truly some of the finest Harrier images we have ever seen illustrate this lead feature and cover story for Combat Aircraft. The US Marine Corps relies on the Harrier to support its troops on the ground. Find out what is planned for this versatile aircraft until it is replaced by the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

CHILEAN AIR POWER

Combat Aircraft provides a comprehensive briefing on what is arguably the most powerful air arm in Latin America. With stunning air-to-air images from Katsuhiko Tokunaga, we look at the entire force structure in Chile, complete with order of battle and base maps.