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Ford taking F-150 Lightning Orders

The Ford Motor Company (F) is taking F-150 Lightning Orders. You can now order four models of the electric pickup from shop.ford.com. It appears Ford has resolved its Lightning production problems. Ford (F) shut down F-150 Lightning production in February because of a “potential battery issue,” Car and Driver reports. Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center resumed Lightning production in Dearborn,…

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14 years ago, I flew the first Su-57 (PAK FA)

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 01/29/2024 - 23:10in History, Military

14 years ago, an experimental prototype (T-50-1) of an aircraft created under the "Prospective Frontline Aviation Airborne Complex" program (PAK FA), made its first flight on January 29, 2010. In the last 14 years, the fifth-generation fighter, which became Su-57, has passed almost all the necessary tests and entered service in the Russian Aerospace Forces. But the development has been slow.

The Su-57 is a fifth-generation multifunctional fighter developed by the Sukhoi Company of Russia (part of United Aircraft Corporation). It was designed to compete with other fifth-generation fighters, such as the F-22 Raptor. The aircraft received several designations during the years of development. Sukhoi used the alphanumeric index "owner" "T-50". Government agencies mention it more often in the context of the PAK FA program (Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii). The Ministry of Defense assigned it the designation Su-57, in fact, the military speaks of "an aircraft with its original appearance" (with engines "Product 117") and "aircraft with second stage engine" ("Product 30′′). NATO gave the codename Felon.

A total of ten T-50 flight prototypes and three of static ground tests were built for preliminary flight tests and state tests.

Since his first flight in 2010 and after going through several rounds of testing and development, he entered service in the Russian Air Force on December 25, 2020 in one of the aviation regiments of the Southern Military District, at Lipetsk Air Base. This initial production batch would be used for military evaluation, tactical development and crew conversion training. The first fully operational Su-57 regiment of 24 aircraft is expected to be equipped by 2025

According to several reports, the unit cost of the Su-57 is estimated at about 40-50 million dollars per aircraft. This makes it significantly cheaper than other fifth-generation fighters, such as the F-35 and F-22, which cost about $80-100 million and $150-200 million per aircraft, respectively.

Although it was put into service by the Russian Air Force in 2020 and, although it has participated in a series of military exercises and test flights, it has not yet been officially used in real combat. However, there have been reports from the United Kingdom intelligence where it was reported that Russia used the Su-57 against Ukraine in 2023.

The Russian Air Force has so far received 22 Su-57 fighters, with plans to acquire additional units in the coming years. These aircraft are part of a larger order of 76 Su-57 announced by the Russian government in 2018.

It is worth mentioning that the production of the Su-57 has been somewhat slow due to delays in the development of the aircraft and problems with its engines, among other factors. However, the Russian government stated that it plans to accelerate the production of the Su-57 in the coming years, with the aim of putting in the field a greater number of these advanced fighters in the Russian Air Force.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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We Don't Have Electric Cars (sic)

We have electric drivetrain cars. The reason this is important is that with gasoline, generation, storage, and usage are all combined together in gasoline.

For electric cars, we need to generate the electricity somewhere. It then has to be stored.

In order to replace gasoline/diesel cars with electricity, we'll need to at least double our electricity production, and in some places quadruple local grid capacity.

And no, that's no an exaggeration. The F-150 Lightning can store enough power to power an average US household for 3 days. Which means if you are charging it, you need enough electricity to power the household, and then add triple that capacity for the truck.

The only way we have to produce this much electricity in a reliable way is Nuclear.

As for storage, most cars use chemical storage. Chemical cells produce power through the differing electrical potential between metals. If you put an electrolytic fluid between them, (a fluid that can carry an electrical current), then electricity will flow. You can then put an electrical circuit between both ends.

We've developed rechargeable ones, but they degrade with every - single - charge. We've also reached the limit of this technology, and it requires elements that... are either mainly produced in China, (who doesn't want to share), or are mined by child slaves in Africa.

To be entirely fair, chocolate has a child slavery problem as well. We should maybe fix these issues, this is more focused on the technology.

Other storage mechanisms include supercapacitors. Supercapacitors can only store 5% of an equivalent lithium-ion battery, but can be fully charged in minutes. This means they do not have the range of chemical batteries, often only having a range of a few miles. But, if you take something that stops every few miles, and has a regular route, such as a bus, then this makes sense. There are countries trying it out right now.

Capacitors involve... honestly... tricking electricity. Electrical circuit can involve electrons flowing, or it can have electrons moving enough to get the next electron to move. You can create a circuit that allows the potential to travel along the circuit, while the electrons themselves get trapped.

Other methods involve mechanical storage, which literally means flywheels. This might seem a bit silly, but compulsators, Compensated Pulsed Alternators, use flywheels to store energy, and is the best way to turn a regular current into an extremely strong pulse. This is what they use for railguns, (tl;dr on railguns, materials are the problem).

There are other forms of storage, that don't have the problems of chemical storage, but are difficult to miniaturize. This makes them useful for grid storage.

The best storage we have for an electrical drive train is hydrogen. It never went anywhere, as the governments stopped pretending to care about it. But that's for the next post.

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What Is the Most Famous Monster Truck?

The world of monster trucks is a crazy one, and there are many different types of vehicles that fans love. But which is the most popular? I'll take you through my list of the top 10 most famous monster trucks in no particular order so that we can all see what makes them special:

Grave Digger

Grave Digger is the most famous monster truck in history. It has been around since 1981 and has been involved in many high-speed crashes, but it's still going strong today. According to Wikipedia, Grave Digger was originally built by Kenworth as an open cab dump truck that could handle oversize loads.

In 1981, Grave Digger's owner bought it from Kenworth and started modifying it into what we know today as an aggressive off-road vehicle with front-mounted powertrain components (ejectors) and rear tires that can withstand being used like construction Machine

Blue Thunder

Blue Thunder is a monster truck that was built in 1983 by Bob Chandler. It's based on a Ford F-150 pickup truck and has been featured in a number of movies and television shows over the years.

Blue Thunder's first appearance was in the movie "Monster Trucks", which starred Sylvester Stallone as Niles Caulder, who was also known as The Man with No Name (or "The Gunslinger"). In this movie, Niles takes over Blue Thunder after he kills its previous driver during an unauthorized wheelie on his property. During this time frame, there were two other drivers: Redneck and White Lightning; however none of them ever ran against each other because they were afraid to lose their jobs at Casey Jones Racing Engines (CJRE).

Bigfoot

Bigfoot is a monster truck that was built in 1979 by Bob Chandler, who also built Grave Digger. It's named after the legend of Bigfoot and is one of only two remaining Bigfoots that have not been seen since their original creation.

The truck was originally built with a 1988 Chevrolet C20 chassis as its base, but it has been modified over time to include modern components such as shocks and tires. Bigfoot's body is still made up mostly of fiberglass, but features steel reinforced panels beneath its metal shell for additional protection against collisions with other vehicles or objects during competition events

El Toro Loco (the crazy bull)

The El Toro Loco (the crazy bull) is a black and red bull that was built for Monster Jam in 1996. It has been part of the show since then, but it's also known by its Spanish name: El Torro Loco ("crazy bull").

The truck's main feature is its "bull horn," which has three large horns on either side of its front bumper. One of these horns is lit up with LEDs at night during races, while another one lights up during commercial breaks when they're not racing.

Maximum Destruction

Maximum Destruction, built by Dennis Anderson and driven by his son David, is the most famous monster truck. It was used in the movie The Fast and the Furious, which helped make it a popular vehicle among fans of automotive culture.

Maximum Destruction was based on a modified Ford F-250 Crew Cab with two 6 cylinder engines side by side under each cab seat—the same setup as many other monster trucks at that time. These engines gave it 5500 horsepower combined!

Monster truck fans and monster truck drivers are fanatical about the vehicles they love, and they like to show them off.

You may have heard of monster trucks before, but what exactly are they? Monster trucks are modifications of existing vehicles that allow them to reach speeds of 100 miles per hour or more. They come in a variety of sizes and styles depending on their purpose, but all feature a powerful engine and large tires that allow them to drive through anything—including cars!

Monster truck drivers compete with each other at various events all over the world; some even go as far as traveling to compete at international events like Monster Jam World Finals every year (and winning!). While many people enjoy watching these competitions live on television, others prefer going out into the crowd themselves because there’s nothing like seeing your favorite driver perform in person.

Conclusion

We hope you found this a fun read, and that we’re able to give you some insight into the world of monster trucks. We know there are many more awesome vehicles out there, but these five stand out as some of the most popular and well-known. If you want to see some real-life footage of these rigs in action, head over to our YouTube channel today!

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just to be clear: Tesla is absolutely tanking, however, GM - who used to make the wildly popular Chevy Bolt but canned it in order to make more expensive EVs that they can't manufacture - is tanking much worse. Volkswagen is also tanking nearly on the scale of Tesla. Hyundai/Kia is carrying the entire fucking car industry on its back and Ford is only in the green because it has just about shat out some F-150 Lightnings for nearly double the price they were intended to go for. every single fucking car company (bar Hyundai/Kia and Volvo) is a cringe merchant that can't make EVs despite literally billions of investment into doing it.

Tesla is a special outlier because they are a) not a car company, b) a special stock market float for crypto weirdos, c) literally have declared they will no longer make cars, d) are owned by the world's most unpleasant piece of shit who literally wrecked the internet rather than call his own daughter by her correct pronouns and actually, hearteningly, normal people care about that level of fucking embarrassment quite a lot.

Tesla is tanking so hard it is dragging the entire EV segment's sales down into the negative. When you omit Tesla from the equation, EV sales are up 13% across the board.

Don't let anyone tell you EV sales are in a slump.

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Ford is paying dealers $20K+ to order 2024 F-150 Lightning trucks

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Ford dealers cashing in on electric F-150s — here's how they're making $20K+.

A mysterious "cooling EV sentiment" has affected nearly every automaker, and even Ford’s once white-hot electric pickup truck may be starting to feel the burn. As dealers struggle to sell remaining 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning models, Ford is inventing new ways to move metal. One way is by introducing Retail Replenishment Centers (RRCs), locations dedicated to holding inventory to manage flooring costs and space for dealers. Ford is enticing dealers to “buy now,” and dealerships can earn up to $22,500 per month by ordering trucks from the RRC.

Ford hopes to move more electric trucks with dramatic dealer incentives

According to a new memo circulating the web, Ford is offering dealers up to $1,000 per unit when they restock their Lightning inventory via the RRC. But, that figure creeps up to $1,500 each when the dealer orders nine or more units – up to a maximum of 15. Since Ford has offered to pay retroactively to the first unit, that means a total of $22,500 is sitting on the table.

The program will run from October 15until November 15 of this year, and Ford says it’s a win-win situation. Dealers can save space while still offering shoppers the same or more flexibility in the model they choose. It could backfire; some dealerships may take advantage of the rebate only to find that it simply doesn’t make sense to normally have the Lightning in stock. That could diminish choices for shoppers – and competition for Lightning-stocked Ford dealers. 

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Ford resumes shipping 2024 F-150 Lightning to dealers after 2-month delay

Ford had issued a stop-ship order for the top-selling electric pickup Feb. 9, shortly after the 2024 model started going out to dealerships in January.

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Tesla Cybertruck Production Delayed as Competitors Emerge in EV Pickup Truck Market; General Motors Rolls Out Chevy Blazer EV

Tesla Cybertruck faces production delays amid increasing competition in the EV pickup truck market, while General Motors launches the Chevy Blazer EV When Tesla (TSLA) unveiled its groundbreaking Cybertruck electric pickup prototype in November 2019, it captured the imagination of fans, drawing parallels to iconic vehicles from "Mad Max" and "Blade Runner." Inspired by the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" and the amphibious Lotus Esprit S1, CEO Elon Musk aimed to revolutionize the automotive industry with this futuristic electric truck. Initial Enthusiasm and Production Challenges: The Cybertruck prototype generated immense excitement, with Tesla receiving a staggering 187,000 pre-orders within five days of its introduction. However, unforeseen hurdles, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, disrupted Tesla's production plans, leading to delays. Initially planned for production in 2021, Cybertruck's timeline had to be revised due to unforeseen circumstances. In July 2022, Musk expressed his optimism about starting Cybertruck production in mid-2023. In January 2023, he provided further updates, mentioning that production would occur "later this year." However, in April, Musk adjusted the timeline again, stating that the electric pickup would be delivered by the end of the third quarter, specifically in late September. During the extended wait for the Cybertruck, Tesla has witnessed the emergence of several competitors in the electric pickup truck market. Prominent rivals include Ford's F-150 Lightning, General Motors' Chevy Silverado, and Rivian's R1T. Other major automakers, such as Stellantis, have also announced plans to introduce their own all-electric pickup trucks in the months following the anticipated release of the Cybertruck.

Expanding Rivalry in the EV SUV Segment

Beyond the electric pickup truck market, Tesla and Ford find themselves engaged in fierce competition within the electric SUV segment. Tesla's Model Y offers various configurations, including the basic all-wheel drive starting at $47,740, the Long Range at $50,490, and the Performance at $54,490. Ford's 2023 Mustang Mach-E Select starts at $42,995, while the Premium version is priced at $46,995. Customers seeking higher-end options can choose the California Route 1 for $56,995 or the GT for $59,995. General Motors aims to make an impact in the SUV/crossover market with its electric version of the iconic Chevy Blazer. Originally introduced in 1969 with an internal combustion engine, the Chevy Blazer EV now targets environmentally conscious consumers. The manufacturing of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV began on June 26, 2023, at GM's Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. The Chevy Blazer EV lineup features four distinct models catering to diverse consumer preferences. The entry-level 1LT starts at $44,995, followed by the 2LT at $47,595. The sporty RS model begins at $51,995, while the high-performance SS variant is priced at $65,995. In addition, General Motors plans to introduce a Police Pursuit Vehicle based on the Chevy Blazer EV platform.

Expectations and Noteworthy Features

GM's Chevy Blazer EV models offer impressive features, including a range of up to 320 miles on a full charge and various front-, rear-, and all-wheel-drive configurations. The vehicles also boast a 17.7-inch diagonal customizable infotainment touchscreen, full LED exterior lighting, and Super Cruise hands-free driving technology. Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet, expressed his enthusiasm for the 2024 Blazer EV, stating, "The 2024 Blazer EV sets a new tone for electric SUVs, with options and intuitive technologies that position Chevy as a leader in one of the fastest-growing EV segments." As the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck faces production delays, competitors are seizing the opportunity to enter the electric pickup truck market. Tesla's rivals, including Ford, General Motors, and Rivian, have introduced their own electric pickup truck models, intensifying the competition. Meanwhile, in the EV SUV segment, Tesla and Ford continue to vie for market dominance, while General Motors' Chevy Blazer EV makes its debut, offering consumers an eco-friendly SUV option with advanced features and impressive range capabilities. Read the full article

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Nice move for the Ford F-150 Lightning!

Zapping The Blogauto Volkswagen Taigo Test Drive Vestas: 20% of corporate fleet will be EVs Currently, the Vestas service fleet in North America comprises approximately 1,850 vehicles. Through this recent order of more than 300 Ford F-150 Lightning, electric vehicles will represent 20% of the company’s fleet. The Ford F-150 Lightning: a vehicle adapted to a difficult environment Note that…

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2022 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS REVIEWED

2022 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS REVIEWED

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is now in the hands of the public, allowing closer inspection of how Ford engineered the electric pickup. As Ford Authority previously detailed, things like battery drain and other details about the truck, such as what’s packed inside the frunk, are coming to light, with organizations like Munro & Associates delving deeper into what makes the F-150 Lightning tick. Recently, they posted a video taking an even closer look at the pickup, paying special attention to its underbody components such as the suspension.Get more news about Undercarriage Parts,you can vist our website!

The first thing the folks at Munro notice is that some of the front suspension components are notably thicker than the ICE-powered F-150. “It is a heavier vehicle,” they note. “There’s some unique considerations for it being a battery electric vehicle.”

However, the short/long-arm suspension setup in the front is very similar to that of the ICE-powered F-150. The Blue Oval has reduced the overall size of the lower control arms compared to the previous generation, along with other components, in order to save materials and weight. Looking down the entire undercarriage, however, the pickup is pretty well-armored to protect its delicate underbody components, with standard skid plates covering a significant portion of the underbody. The folks at Munro were also impressed with the ladder frame implemented to support the battery, which adds structure to the frame. “It looks like it’s just about bulletproof,” they note. The downside, though, is that there’s a lot of integrated parts welded together, which is indicative of the vehicle’s relatively short development cycle. Despite this, it’s functional, while it may not appear to be the most elegant approach.

In short, the Munro team seems pretty impressed with the engineering of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, but it shares a lot of components with its gasoline counterpart that save the automaker money but result in the electric pickup being heavier than it otherwise would have. The team expects a lot of components for the Lightning will get redesigned in the coming years.

We’ll have more on the F-150 Lightning soon, so be sure and subscribe to Ford Authority for the latest Ford F-Series news, Ford F-150 news, F-150 Lightning news, and continuous Ford news coverage.

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Ford brings it electric pickup Europe - electrive.com

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In one other twist to the federal government’s complicated EV tax credit score coverage, now fewer EVs will qualify for the total credit score.On Monday, the Treasury Division issued its remaining listing of EVs out there for the total $7,500 credit score by the Division of Vitality’s fueleconomy.gov web site. To qualify, automakers had to offer info proving that a minimum of 50% of their battery elements and 40% of their vital minerals are sourced from the US or its commerce companions.These vehicles embody the Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Silverado, Chrysler Pacifica PHEV (plug-in hybrid EV), Ford F-150 Lightning, Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring PHEV, Tesla Mannequin 3 Efficiency, and Tesla Mannequin Y.Ford F-150 LightningExcluding the Chevy Blazer, Equinox, and Silverado — which aren’t on sale but — there are solely eight automobiles out there for the total tax credit score. Going even additional, if the Pacifica PHEV and Aviator PHEV are excluded from the listing since they're hybrids, there are solely six pure EVs on sale within the U.S. that qualify for the total tax credit score.Common automobiles just like the Nissan Leaf, Rivian R1T, and Volkswagen ID.4 crossover now not qualify for the EV tax credit score after not assembly necessities. The modifications to the EV tax credit score qualifications go into impact on Tuesday, April 18th.“This isn’t a shock and what I meant after I mentioned March would go down because the high-water mark for EV tax credit score eligibility for the reason that passage of the IRA,” John Bozzella of the trade commerce group Alliance for Automotive Innovation informed Yahoo Finance, referring to when the IRA’s battery necessities weren't in impact. “Buyer affordability is a key situation for a profitable EV transition (together with charging, vital mineral availability and utility capability), in order that’s why we’ve been centered on making the 30D incentive as broadly out there to as many shoppers and on as many EVs as attainable.”The Tesla Mannequin Y SUVWith solely six fashions (or nameplates) out there for the full-tax credit score on sale at present, Bozzella and different trade specialists worry the nation’s transition to EVs could also be hampered by the unavailability of the total tax credit score.Story continuesThat being mentioned, a variety of automobiles are receiving partial EV credit as a result of Treasury’s system for figuring out battery part sourcing and significant mineral utilization. Fifty % of battery elements should be produced or assembled in North America to qualify for $3,750, and 40% of vital minerals should be sourced from the US or a free commerce companion for the opposite half.Notable automobiles receiving half the credit score embody the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Escape PHEV, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler PHEVs, and the Tesla Mannequin 3 RWD. If partial credit are included, a complete of 17 totally different nameplates qualify for the total or partial credit score.The excellent news for shoppers and the automakers is that this listing isn’t set in stone.“Take into accout: the IRS steerage isn’t frozen in time,” AAI’s Bozzella mentioned. “The content material thresholds will ramp up within the coming years. The IRS listing of qualifying automobiles may additionally change over time (each up and down) as provide chains localize and our nation companions with allies on mineral agreements – one thing that's properly underway.”—Pras Subramanian is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. You possibly can observe him on Twitter and on Instagram.Learn the newest monetary and business news from Yahoo FinanceObtain the Yahoo Finance app for Apple or AndroidObserve Yahoo Finance on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flipboard, Linkedin, and YouTube https://guesthype.co.uk/?p=3346&feed_id=5439&cld=643dbf9fd54bc

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NORAD: F-16s intercept Russian bombers and fighters near Alaska

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/15/23 - 08:19 in Interceptions, Military

U.S. combat aircraft intercepted four Russian aircraft operating near Alaska, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on February 14.

But the U.S. emphasized that the Russian mission was not insecure or provocative and that the aircraft did not pose a threat.

On February 13, two Russian strategic bombers Tu-95 Bear-H and two Su-35 Flanker-E fighters entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said in a statement. ADIZ Alaska serves as an early warning area for North America, which includes international airspace, and NORAD said that Russian aircraft did not enter American or Canadian airspace.

"This Russian activity in the North American ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat, nor is the activity seen as provocative," said NORAD.

In addition to the two F-16 fighters that intercepted the Russian aircraft, NORAD had other resources supporting the mission, including two fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters, an E-3 Sentry airborne alert and control system and two KC-135 Stratotanker flight refuelling aircraft.

Canada sent a CC-150 Polaris refueling aircraft, whose flight route from Cold Lake can be tracked on open source websites, which returned home early on Tuesday. The Canadian Air Force said that the CF-18 were also deployed alongside American aircraft.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Base, Alaska. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Russian aircraft carry out long-range flights that have entered ADIZ for decades, and American planes are routinely sent to intercept them. The last incident occurred in October 2022, when Russia launched two Bear-H bombers at ADIZ, which were also intercepted by American F-16s. However, these bombers were not accompanied by Russian fighters as during this last mission.

The Tu-95 is a large propeller plane that has been in service since the 1950s. American interceptions of the Bear and other Russian aircraft were common during the Cold War. In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered long-range flights of strategic bombers to resume, and NORAD interceptions from these aircraft have occurred with varying frequency since then.

“Since Russia resumed long-range aviation activity outside the area in 2007, NORAD has seen an annual average of approximately six to seven interceptions of Russian military aircraft in ADIZ,” NORAD said. "These numbers varied each year, from 15 to zero."

According to NORAD's statement, the most recent Russian flight was expected. It was not clear if NORAD had any intelligence about specific Russian actions on February 13 or if it was expecting a Russian mission after months of calm in Russian activities at ADIZ.

NORAD was originally created by the U.S. and Canada in 1958 to help defend the continental U.S. against Russian bombers. The command said it did not believe that the Russian flight was an attempt to probe the United States' air defenses after the recent slaughter of a Chinese surveillance balloon and other objects by NORAD and the U.S. Northern Command.

“NORAD also evaluates that this Russian flight activity is in no way related to the recent operations of NORAD and the U.S. Northern Command associated with air objects over North America during the last two weeks,” the statement said. "NORAD routinely monitors the movements of foreign aircraft and, as necessary, escorts them in ADIZ."

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Fernando Valduga

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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