6 Civilian Car Models Used By The Military
Military forces around the world often use the same vehicles sold to civilians. Here are some cars available to ordinary buyers that have a military pedigree.
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How Do Jet Engines Work In The Rain?
Jet engines operate by setting fire to fuel. So when it's rainy out, how is it that jets can still fly? Why doesn't the rain put out the fire?
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What Causes Plane Engine Fires, And How Common Are They?
How likely are you to look out your airplane window and see a jet engine on fire? And how alarmed should you be if you see that this has happened?
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Does Air Force One Fly With Fighter Jets?
Air Force One carries the world's most powerful person, so how is the plane defended in the air?Does it rely on an escort of powerful fighter jets?
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How Did Dog Tags Get Their Name In The Military? (And Are They Still Used?)
Dog tags are an essential piece of military equipment to identify fallen servicemembers. Here's a brief history of their implementation.
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What Does It Mean To Flare An Aircraft? (And How Is It Relevant To The Delta Crash?)
Plane landings are arguably one of the hardest parts of flight to master, and the flare is an important component to producing smooth landings.
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10 Largest Air Forces In The World, Ranked By Military Aircraft Numbers
We're taking a look the world's largest air forces by a simple metric - which ones have the most military aircraft in their fleet? The answer may surprise you.
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The US Navy's New Military Laser Successfully Shoots Drones Out Of The Sky
It seems like something out of science fiction, but it's fact: America's new military laser is showing it can shoot down drones. And it's still being developed.
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5 Civilian Jets Used By The US Military
The United States military has a long legacy of using modified civilian planes in military applications. Here are a few you may not have known about.
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Who Owns The Swiss Army Knife Brand & Where Are The Tools Made?
While most people would recognize a Swiss Army Knife, fewer people would be able to tell you who owns the brand and where the tools are made.
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How Many Tools Does A Standard Swiss Army Knife Have?
Swiss Army Knives, as a whole, are something that would come in handy for anyone. If you are a first-time shopper, here's how many tools a standard one has.
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6 Brands Known For Cars That Also Make Jet Engines
It's not unheard of for car brands branch out into other products. These six car brands went so far as to make jet engines -- not all of them for airplanes.
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What Is The Twisty Tool In A Swiss Army Knife For & How Do You Use It?
A Swiss Army Knife comes with many useful tools, but do you know what the twisty one is used for? Here's an explanation along with steps on how to use it.
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The Delta Plane's Wings Breaking Off Was The Best-Case Scenario: Here's Why
You might not think that a wing breaking off a plane would actually be a best-case scenario, but it turns out they might do so for a very good reason.
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Six Of The Largest Cargo Planes In Military History
Militaries are hauling many thousand pounds of cargo and thousands of soldiers each year, so they need massive cargo transport craft to match that demand.
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The US Air Force Jammed Two Broken F-35s Into A Single Working Fighter
The F-35 is one of the most expensive pieces of equipment ever, so the U.S. Air Force decided to salvage two damaged planes instead of buying new ones.
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Can You Check Your Laptop On A Plane? Here's What TSA Has To Say
If you need to bring your laptop on your next trip, but want to lessen the weight of your carry-on bag, here's what you need to know about checking it.
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What Makes The Windshield Of An SR-71 Blackbird Jet So Special?
The SR-71 Blackbird has several features that make it unique, one of which is a windshield that's specially made for the craft's operation.
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Yes, There Is A Military Helicopter With Ejection Seats - Here's How It Works
You might not expect a military helicopter to support ejection seats for obvious reasons, but there's a real working example of one in service now.
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Which Jet Engines Are Made By General Electric? Here's What You Need To Know
General Electric may be a name you know for appliances, but the manufacturer has a long history creating jet engines for commercial and military use.
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Why Are Most Military Submarines Painted Black?
The choice of a submarine's color might seem random, but it's far from that. There are several practical reasons to paint a submarine black.
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Patriot Guard Riders: The Motorcycle Group That Protects Military Funerals
Not all motorcycle clubs have a reputation for danger, some, like the Patriot Guard Riders, even protect military funerals and other fallen heroes.
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Air Force One: 12 Amazing Facts And Features Of The Presidential Aircraft
Air Force One is a symbol of American strength, and this is the story behind it and its many features.
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What Kind Of Swiss Army Knife Did MacGyver Use?
MacGyver's trusty pocket knife saved the day in numerous episodes across the entire seven seasons and the 2016 reboot.
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Turbojet Vs. Turbofan: What's The Difference Between These Jet Engines?
Although turbojet and turbofan jet engines are similar, the things that set them apart make them very different. Here's what you need to know.
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What Is Jet Squawking? (And How Does It Work?)
To most laymen, the term squawking conjures mental images of jets twittering through the air like a songbird.
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Why The US Navy Has Banned The Use Of DeepSeek AI
Despite its advanced nature, DeekSeek AI has been banned by the United States Navy for very good reasons. Here's everything we know about it.
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