Considering previous wars and the threat of 3rd World War, many countries invested heavily in their military and air aviation. High speed fighter planes took multiple roles for the security of the country and air dominance. The later generation of fighter planes comprises of 4th, 4.5th and 5th generation of planes, which are described in the following context.

The primary mission of space shuttle is to transport satellites in the atmosphere or carry equipments for the astronomers in the space to assist them in their experiment. Space shuttle missions have witnessed exciting highs as well as shocking lows since last three decades. It assisted astronauts in their scientific research and missions which resulted in valuable scientific gain.

Flying like a bird was one of the extreme fantasies man ever dreamed about since centuries, as he wanted to discover this wide and limitless sky. Since the invention of aircrafts and helicopters, man was able to fly in the air with the help of the trained pilot and the expensive machine, but independent flying like a bird with wings was still a dream.

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AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) is also known as Airborne early Warning and Control System (AEW&C). AWAC is a radar system that is intended to identify the aircraft and for the surveillance of the area. It is used at high latitude, and can identify hostile and friendly aircraft at a range of 402 kms (250 miles).