The US Navy Has Picked Who'll Build Its Next-Gen Fighter Jets
The U.S. Navy has chosen a company to build its newest fighter jets, and while this represents a major milestone, it's unclear when the jets will be ready.
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Were The Black Hawk Stealth Helicopters We Saw In Zero Dark Thirty Real?
'Zero Dark Thirty' is about the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. The film's helicopters were so detailed it was hard to tell if they were real.
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15 Military Helicopters That Are Faster Than The Black Hawk
Black Hawks are fast, but these military helicopters can fly even faster, from the AH-1Z Viper to the experimental SB>1 Defiant.
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The Highest Bird Strike Ever Recorded Involved A Critically Endangered Vulture
Very few birds can actually soar at heights above 20,000 feet, with most keeping below 500 feet. This collision occurred all the way up at 37,000 feet.
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NASA Chief Teases The Return Of The World's Fastest Spy Plane
The SR-71 Blackbird has not flown for decades, but recent developments suggest that the iconic spy plane may just return to the skies in the future.
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9 Most Expensive Private Jets Owned By Famous Actors & Directors
From Morgan Freeman's SyberJet to Steven Spielberg's Gulfstream, these Hollywood private jets cost tens of millions of dollars.
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Can A Bird Strike Take Down A Fighter Jet?
Bird strikes have been an ever-present danger to aviators since man first took powered flight, and this includes the possibility of hitting fighter aircraft.
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Cobra Vs. Apache: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters?
While they both bear the AH mission design series classification of attack helicopter, the AH-1 Cobra and AH-64 Apache are two very different weapons platforms.
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Deadliest Catch: Florida Boaters Fish Up A Lost US Air Force Attack Drone
A lot can happen on a fishing trip, but even the hardiest fisherman probably never expects to bring up a drone. That, however, is exactly what happened here.
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Will Drones Make Helicopters Obsolete? Here's What Experts Say
As cheap combat drones down multimillion-dollar aircraft, are crewed choppers obsolete? Discover why military experts say their role is shifting.
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This Potential MQ-9 Reaper Replacement Is An Inexpensive And Capable Platform
The USAF intends to phase out the MQ-9 Reaper drone and has no shortage of potential replacements, including this new offering from Swarm Aero.
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America's F-35 Fleet Could Be Getting A Liquid-Cooled Enhancement
While the U.S. military constantly improves its aircraft like the F-35, the new electronics and sensors create more heat. Better cooling may be on the way.
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The US Navy Primarily Uses These 5 Aircraft To Train New Aviators
While the United States Navy owns a number of aircraft for various situations and scenarios, most aviators are trained using just a handful of those.
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Why Are Attack Helicopters Called 'Gunships'?
When the conversation is about attack helicopters, or other heavily armored helicopters, the term "gunship" gets used quite frequently. Why this word?
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Why Did The US Army Cancel Sikorsky's Raider X Helicopter?
Sikorsky's Raider X seemed like an ideal replacement for the Kiowa Warrior scout chopper before the U.S. Army cancelled it in 2024. Here's why.
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Why The US Marines Fly The F-35B, But Not The F-22
The iconic F-22 Raptor is a key part of the U.S. Air Force's arsenal, but it plays no role in the Marines' operations. Here's why they fly the F-35B instead.
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Every Variant Of The CH-53 Helicopter (And What The US Uses Them For)
The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion first went into U.S. military service in the 1960s, and variants of this heavy lifting helicopter are still being flown today.
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Why The US Military Cleverly Built A Drone Specifically To Get Shot Down
The U.S. military generally isn't in the business of getting its drones shot down. However, in the case of one specific drone, that was precisely the point.
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The US Air Force Will Likely Fail To Meet Congress' Fighter Jet Fleet Requirement
Congress mandated a strict fighter jet fleet size, but the US Air Force is poised to fall short. Here is what is driving this high-stakes deficit.
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Historic Fighter Jet Takes A 2,700-Mile Drive Through America's Heartland
Jets usually take to the skies, but not this historic fighter, which had to take a long 2,700-mile drive to get to its new home in Colorado.
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5 Fighter Jets That Are Quicker Than The F-22
Make no mistake, the F-22 is a very fast aircraft, but it's not the speediest fighter jet out there. Here are some planes that could beat it in a race.
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The Engines That Powered America's Legendary Huey Helicopters
From the skies of Vietnam to modern combat zones, discover the iconic turbine engines that powered the U.S. military's legendary Huey helicopters.
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Why Poland's New Jet-Powered Drone Is Shaped Like A B-2 Bomber
Poland's largest private defense company has revealed its newest drone, and fans of the B-2 bomber may notice some similarities between the two.
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8 Private Jets That Are Faster Than The Gulfstream 550
The Gulfstream G550 is seriously fast, but newer aircraft from Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Dassault are faster, with some approaching the speed of sound.
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Why Did Some WWII Bombers Have Glass Nose Cones?
WWII-era bombers are almost instantly recognizable for their distinctive glass nose cones, but there's a functional reason behind the design choice.
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12 Experimental US Aircraft That Broke Unbelievable Records
From the Wright Flyer's first flight in 1903 to 2026 and beyond, U.S.-designed aircraft have been setting and break flight records for over a century.
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5 Fighter Jets With The Most Powerful Radar Systems
Fighter jets rely on advanced radar systems, each of which is often created with a specific goal in mind. This makes "most powerful" a complicated question.
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