A Ukrainian Drone Actually Saved Someone's Life In A Battlefield First
Military drones have a new skill to add to their resume: rescue operations. In a first for the tech, a drone has successfully evacuated an injured soldier.
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China Claims Its Newest Stealth Fighter Jet Can Strike Maritime Targets With Precision
China's aviation advancement in recent years has been little short of meteoric. A critical part of its strategy includes maritime operations with the J-20.
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Douglas DC-7: America's Last Great Piston-Engine Propeller Airliner
The jet age arrived with a roar, leaving dozens of heroic, game-changing piston aircraft like the Douglas DC-7 in the dust of aviation history.
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5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has flown some of the most iconic aircraft for decades, but there a few fighter jets that stand head-and-shoulders above the rest.
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7 Fighter Jets Capable Of Speeds Over Mach 2
While there are a number of jets that can hit Mach 1 and break the sound barrier, the field narrows significantly when you're talking about Mach 2.
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Daredevil Aircraft Controller Flies To Work Every Day – Just Not On An Airplane
Working at an airport gives you a leg up in aviation knowledge, but few reach the level of this daring air traffic controller and his flying machine.
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How Many Flight Hours Is Considered A Lot For A Fighter Jet?
Once a fighter jet takes off for the first time, there's only so many flight hours it can accrue before maintenance becomes too expensive to sustain.
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How Are Passenger Planes Able To Land On Water?
Airplanes are engineered to do amazing things, and it turns out that being lightweight and incredibly strong makes it possible to survive a water ditching.
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5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Navy
From the F-4 Phantom II to the F-35C Lightning II, these five aircraft are among the most effective fighter jets in the US Navy's history.
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9 Aircraft With The Most Engines Onboard
Built for raw power, these mechanical monsters had extraordinary horsepower, massive wingspans, and up to 12 engines, pushing the limits of aviation.
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The US' Last WWII Aircraft Carrier Has A Truly Incredible Story
As the Second World War slips further into the past, it's easy to forget that the legendary machines that fought and won it are still with us.
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Historic F-117A Nighthawk Takes To The Skies For One Last Time
The F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet that fought America's late-20th-century battles is taking its place on a pedestal in one of America's military museums.
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Why Do Returning Spacecraft Usually Land In Water?
Designing a craft to achieve space flight is one thing. Getting it back without injury or incident to crew or equipment is something else entirely.
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The Bizarre Coal-Powered WWII Fighter Germany Never Got To Finish
Near the end of World War II, Germany was running short on oil, but still had plenty of coal. Hence, this strange aircraft that was designed to run on coal.
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4 Aircraft Owned By Celebrity Pilot John Travolta
Private aviation unlocks the jet-set dream for the wealthy worldwide, but few celebrities take a hands-on approach like passionate pilot John Travolta.
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Black Hawk Vs. Huey: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters?
The Sikorsky Black Hawk and the UH-1N Huey are two of the most legendary helicopters in the U.S. Military's arsenal. They are two very different aircraft.
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US Army Helicopter Flight Puts Autonomous Barge Tech To The Test
For the first time, a military helicopter successfully landed on an autonomous barge for resupply. Here's what happened and why it was important.
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5 Ways The Concorde Jet Was Way Ahead Of Its Time
As a project that quickly set the bar high in the sky for commercial travel, this iconic jet taught many lessons we can still learn from today.
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Every Military Jet Ever Included In Star Trek's Michael Dorn Aircraft Collection
When he's not serving in Starfleet as Worf, famed "Star Trek" actor Michael Dorn can be found flying one of many military jets he's owned over the years.
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Sensitive US F-35 Parts Just Went To China Thanks To One Simple (But Massive) Mistake
It's the kind of thing that could happen to anybody, but in this case, that thing got classified jet parts sent to an unfriendly nation. Whoopsie.
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How Much Does It Cost To Manufacture A Patriot Interceptor Missile?
While patriot missiles are some of the most important defensive weapons the military uses, they're also very expensive and are currently in short supply.
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How Many Flight Hours Is Considered A Lot For An Airplane Engine?
Flight hours are critical to know when an airplane engine needs maintenance. This is how aviators can know what kind of engines require care and when
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How Far Can A Helicopter Fly In 30 Minutes?
There are so many helicopters with various ranges and speeds, but how far can one fly in 30 mins? Well, it depends on the helicopter, the weather, and more.
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This B-29 Superfortress Has Spent 78 Years Underwater, Now It's Emerging
Back in 1948, a B-29 Superfortress crashed and sake, but lowering water levels have made this craft more accessible than ever. Here's were you can find it.
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What Was The Top Speed Of America's Canceled Comanche Stealth Helicopter?
The RAH-66 Comanche featured cutting-edge avionics and incredible speed and maneuverability for the time, but cost overruns saw the project canceled in 2004.
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Sikorsky S-61: How Much Does The Civilian Sea King Helicopter Cost?
The Sikorsky S-61 is an impressive civilian helicopter, but it shouldn't be used for frivolous travel, as its operational costs may be higher than you expect.
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5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Marines
From rugged attack planes to supersonic stealth, explore five of the most iconic combat jets ever flown by US Marine Corps aviators in battle.
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