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A Ukrainian Drone Actually Saved Someone's Life In A Battlefield First

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0000

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.

China Claims Its Newest Stealth Fighter Jet Can Strike Maritime Targets With Precision

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000

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.

Douglas DC-7: America's Last Great Piston-Engine Propeller Airliner

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

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.

5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Air Force

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000

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.

7 Fighter Jets Capable Of Speeds Over Mach 2

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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.

Daredevil Aircraft Controller Flies To Work Every Day – Just Not On An Airplane

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0000

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.

How Many Flight Hours Is Considered A Lot For A Fighter Jet?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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.

How Are Passenger Planes Able To Land On Water?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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.

5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Navy

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

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.

9 Aircraft With The Most Engines Onboard

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Built for raw power, these mechanical monsters had extraordinary horsepower, massive wingspans, and up to 12 engines, pushing the limits of aviation.

The US' Last WWII Aircraft Carrier Has A Truly Incredible Story

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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.

Historic F-117A Nighthawk Takes To The Skies For One Last Time

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000

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.

Why Do Returning Spacecraft Usually Land In Water?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000

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.

The Bizarre Coal-Powered WWII Fighter Germany Never Got To Finish

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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.

4 Aircraft Owned By Celebrity Pilot John Travolta

staff@slashgear.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Private aviation unlocks the jet-set dream for the wealthy worldwide, but few celebrities take a hands-on approach like passionate pilot John Travolta.

Black Hawk Vs. Huey: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

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.

US Army Helicopter Flight Puts Autonomous Barge Tech To The Test

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

For the first time, a military helicopter successfully landed on an autonomous barge for resupply. Here's what happened and why it was important.

Every Military Jet Ever Included In Star Trek's Michael Dorn Aircraft Collection

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

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.

Sensitive US F-35 Parts Just Went To China Thanks To One Simple (But Massive) Mistake

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

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.

How Much Does It Cost To Manufacture A Patriot Interceptor Missile?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:24:25 +0000

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.