5 Of The Best-Looking Fighter Jets In Military History
The fighter jet is an iconic aspect of the military, thanks to movies and television. These five stand out from the pack as some of the best-looking jets.
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Is China's 6th-Gen White Emperor Fighter Jet Real? Here's Why Experts Are Skeptical
China has unveiled what it claims will be the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet, but it currently only has a mockup, and its goals may be too lofty.
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Where Are US Navy Nuclear Submarines Built And Who Builds Them?
These are the few locations where you'll find contractors building the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarines.
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Hurricane Hunter: The WC-130 Hercules Jet That Can Fly Through Tropical Storms
Flying into a hurricane's powerful winds on purpose may seem crazy. But intrepid pilots have been doing it for decades to get information at the storm's center.
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What Is The Mitsubishi F-2 And How Is It Related To The F-16 Fighter Jet?
The F-2 fighter jet has served Japan for decades, and if it looks familiar there's a good reason. It's a kissing cousin to America's venerable F-16.
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These U.S. Military Drones Are Breaking Records - Here's What Makes Them So Special
The U.S. military is investing in and testing some record-breaking new drones. Here's what they can do.
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5 Of The Highest-Flying Military Jets To Ever Hit The Skies
Commercial planes can fly up to eight miles high, but that pales in comparison with the highest-soaring military planes, whether American, Soviet, or French.
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Aircraft Carrier Vs. Amphibious Assault Ship: What's The Difference Between These Flat-Tops?
Both aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships work in tandem often, and despite them looking similar, they both operate in vastly different capacities.
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Do The Wings Of The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Really Fold?
If you saw Top Gun, then you saw the F-14 Tomcat and likely wonder if its wings really fold like that. The answer is yes, but the reason may surprise you.
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How Deep Can A Military Submarine Go?
One of the deep mysteries of U.S. military submarines is just how far below the surface they can dive.
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Aircraft Autopilot Vs. Car Cruise Control: What's The Difference And How Do They Work?
Cars and airplanes making themselves go both have different systems to make it work. Here are the differences (beyond the obvious) between them.
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What Are Electronic Warfare Aircraft And How Do They Work?
Electronic Warfare is a potent element on the battlefield, becoming ever-more important as technology advances, but it's actually been around for some time.
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What Jets Does The US Air Force Use For Training?
The United States Air Force uses specific planes to train its future pilots. Here is the history behind the planes the USAF uses for training and why.
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Was The F-117 Nighthawk A Fighter Or A Bomber? Why The Jet's Designation Is So Confusing
The "F" in the F-117's name indicates that it's a fighter. But it wasn't armed for air-to-air combat. So was it a fighter? A bomber? An attack plane?
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Ford's 429 Cobra Jet Vs 429 Thunderjet Engines: What's The Difference?
Although Ford's 429 Cobra Jet vs 429 Thunderjet engines are similar, there are differences that set the two 429 big block engines apart.
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Every Jet In Service That Can Supercruise
There are only a handful of jets flying today that can supercruise -- that is, achieve supersonic speeds without using their afterburners. Here they are.
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Why Did The US Retire The F-101 Voodoo Fighter Jet, And What Replaced It?
It doesn't have the high profile of the F-14 or F-16, but the F-101 Voodoo fighter jet is an important stepping stone in military aircraft development.
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Why The U.S. Military Only Ever Built & Used One Midget Submarine
Midget submarines have been employed by other military powers throughout history, but the U.S. only had one briefly alongside its standard submarines.
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5 Boeing Military Planes In Service Today
Boeing is widely known for its commercial airplanes, but it also makes military planes flown by the U.S. and its allies. Here are five lesser-known examples.
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What Tech Keeps Military Submarines In Service & What Do The Crews Do All Day?
Submarines are an important part of America's maritime military force, and the technology that goes into them is impressive and complex.
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Ramjet Vs. Scramjet: What's The Difference Between These Jet Engines?
Both Ramjet and Scramjet technologies are pushing the boundaries of hypersonic flight, though there is a slight difference between each method of propulsion.
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What Was The First Military Battle Between Aircraft Carriers?
Aircraft carriers have been a crucial element in combat since they were invented, but they didn't see combat against each other until later.
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5 Of The Oldest Military Ships Still In Active Service Today
There are still a few naval ships out there that were first built more than 50 years ago in military service today.
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5 Military Planes That Have Four Engines
These powerhouse military planes handle the logistics and other tasks for many militaries around the world, each of which are powered by four massive engines.
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The Story Behind The Fictional MiG-28 Jet In 'Top Gun'
The MiG-28 jet from "Top Gun" may not be a real craft, but it's inspired by and built from two iconic fighters that are even still used today.
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How High Do Military Drones Fly? A Look At Altitude Limits
Drone technology is changing combat in major ways, and that includes how high they can fly since there's no human piloting them. How high up can they go?
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3 Military Drones With The Longest Range
The U.S. military employs several key drone models for all of its wartime needs, all of which are capable of surprisingly potent operational ranges.
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