10 Of The Most Famous Warplanes In History
The glory window for warplanes passes quickly, but these iconic models earned a place in aircraft eternity with performances in film and in the field.
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4 Of The Biggest Fighter Jets In The World
While fighter jets are designed as agile aircraft, they still come in at a massive size and weight, despite being intended for aerial superiority.
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One Of Arizona's Worst Plane Wrecks Can Still Be Visited By The Most Committed Hikers
In 1944, a U.S. Army Corps B-24 bomber crashed near the top of Humphreys Peak in Arizona. Here's what we know about the crash and how to get to the site.
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How Does The F-35 Lightning II Take Off, And Land Vertically And How Does It Differ From The Harrier?
The F-35 Lightning II isn't the first jet with hovering capabilities the military has used, but it does accomplish this differently than the AV-8 Harrier.
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B-1B Lancer Top Speed: How Fast Can The Bomber Fly?
The U.S. Air Force's B-1B Lancer is a stealthy, fast, and versatile bomber that has used its speed to its advantage in multiple conflicts around the world.
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Why Fighter Jet Battles Are Often Called Dogfights
Dogfight is a very popular term to use when describing two aircraft engaged in aerial combat, but where does that term come from? Dogs don't fly.
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What Is The Top Speed Of The Marine One Presidential Helicopter?
The helicopter that the president of the United States flies on is referred to as Marine One and it's top speed might surprise the general public.
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Can The Military's Bradley Fighting Vehicle Destroy A Tank?
The military's M2 Bradley fighting vehicle looks similar to a tank, but smaller. It might surprise you to know what this armored vehicle is capable of.
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Can A Tank Survive A Hellfire Missile?
Main battle tanks are heavily armored vehicles that can cause a lot of damage. However, the Hellfire missile is a projectile that can cause a lot of damage too.
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Yes, 'The Wackiest Ship In The Army' Was Loosely Based On A True Story - A Look At The Real USS Echo
The "Wackiest Ship in the Army" was a comedic movie that followed a rag-tag group of sailors on a mission for the U.S. Navy. Surely it wasn't real.
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Can The Chinook Helicopter Land On Water?
The CH-47 Chinook is a large utility helicopter that fills multiple roles for the military and civilian services, but can it actually land on the water?
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What Is The Bulge On Tank Guns For?
Main battle tanks like the M1 Abrams are astounding vehicles, but most of them have a very distinct feature: a bulge. Why aren't the cannons smooth?
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How A Miscalculation Gave The Royal Navy A Dangerously Unstable Warship
During World War II, with British shipbuilders already taxed to their limits, one small error made an entire fleet of new ships unusable. Here's what happened.
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What Supersonic Missile Is Ukraine Using To Take Down Russian Fighter Jets From Drone Boats?
The war in Ukraine is still in full swing, and there is a Ukrainian supersonic missile taking down Russian jets. Here's everything you need to know.
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Why Do Jet Fighters Have Swept Wings?
Swept back wings are a common design among all aircraft these days, but for fighter jets in particular, wings trending to the rear offer better maneuverability.
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10 Most Boring Warplane Designs Ever Made
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Or in this base, the bomb-holder. These warplanes may take the fight to the enemy, but they're not much to look at.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been around for decades, but it's still very much a relevant fighter jet. But just how fast is this old man of the skies?
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The Oldest Helicopters The U.S. Military Still Uses, Ranked By Year Introduced
The U.S. military has a reputation for using only the flashiest, most expensive equipment around. But in the case of its helicopters, that's not the case.
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How Many Spitfires Are Left And Are Any Still Capable Of Flying?
The Spitfire was an iconic World War II aircraft, but the number left around the world continues to dwindle.
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What Is A Pocket Battleship And How Did Germany Use Them To Circumvent Naval Treaties?
The German navy operated a particular class of vessel during World War II known as a pocket battleship as a means to get around certain stipulations after WWI.
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Which Tanks Did The US Use Before The M1 Abrams?
The American military's M1 Abrams tank was a trailblazer for the U.S. Armed Forces, though many preceding tanks helped inspire its imposing design.
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The Reason Why The World-Renowned Lusitania Sank So Fast During World War 1
When the German U-boats targeted the Lusitania with a torpedo, the ship sank more quickly than expected. Here's why that happened according to modern reports.
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What Is BVR And Why Is It Important For Jet Fighters?
Fighter jets in militaries around the world encounter other jets that they often need to engage. BVR technology helps with these engagements.
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How The F-35 Stealth Jet Is Redefining Dogfighting For The Modern Age
The F-35 Lightning II is the newest fifth-generation fighter jet in the United States military and is redefining aerial combat for the world.
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Here's Why Lockheed Martin's New Precision Strike Missile Will Be An Absolute Game Changer
With the Ukraine war still going, Lockheed Martin's new precision strike missile might be a game changer. Here's everything you need to know.
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Does The Su-57 Really Have Exposed Screws?
No matter the aircraft, rigorous production discipline is a must. It's why pictures showing exposed screws on the Su-57 is a big deal. But are they real?
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How Do Airplane Speed Brakes Work And How Do They Differ From Spoilers?
Modern airplanes are equipped with several ways of slowing down, notably speed brakes and spoilers. Is there a difference between these two?
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