When it comes to military power, bigger isn't always better. There have been many attempts to shrink down fighter jets, but only one can call itself smallest.
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Ever wonder how far a helicopter can fly without refueling? Here are the helicopters — both commercial and military — with the longest flight ranges.
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One of Russia's most advanced fighter aircraft is the MiG-35, and while dozens of them were expected to be produced, the reality is a bit different.
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The inside of a fighter jet cockpit can be noisy, but you may be wondering how noisy and what can be done about it? Here's everything we know.
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The B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the main offensive weapons used during WWII. Here's who designed and built it, and where they were made.
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Flying private offers reams of benefits impossible in the commercial setting. With an aircraft dedicated to you, some things get a lot easier.
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The F-4 Phantom was an iconic Cold War-era fighter that lasted well into the 1990s. But how fast was it, actually, and why was it discontinued?
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The U.S. Air Force's B-2 bomber is as iconic as bombers get, but does it deserve its reptuation? How fast can it fly, and how many bombs can it carry?
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The SR-71 Blackbird spy plane is renowned for being the fastest military aircraft ever to enter service. It had no business flying as fast as it did.
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From the Manchester to the B-32, these Allied heavy bombers showcase air power's rapid evolution of purpose, design, and impact during World War II.
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The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the sky, but it's exclusive to the Air Force. Why doesn't the U.S. Navy use it?
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China's J-20 fighter is the country's equivalent of fifth-gen fighters like America's F-22. But how many jets does China currently have in its arsenal?
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Military arsenal is expensive, and the United States's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber costs a whopping 2 billion dollars. Here are the reasons as to why.
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Helicopters may be one of the most versatile flying vehicles ever invented, but there are restrictions on where they can fly and where they can land.
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Speed isn't an indicator of a fighter jet's worth, but it certainly doesn't hurt either, and the U.S. military employs some especially fast fighter jets.
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You might have noticed that some fighter jets have a needle-like object on its nose, but what is it and how does it affect the military aircraft?
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The F-22 is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the U.S.' arsenal. What munitions do F-22 pilots have access to, and does it include nukes?
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The CH-47 Chinook has been doing service in for decades now, thanks to its capabilities. Is the military planning to replace it with a new type of helicopter?
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Propellers on planes are old hat, with all the latest and sleekest aircraft sporting turbine engines instead. So why does the C-130 still have propellers?
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The Concorde was the world's longest-serving supersonic airliner. It could cross the Atlantic in record time. Learn why this particular plane was discontinued.
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Airplanes undergo stress with each flight from speed, altitude, temperature and atmospheric changes, and more. Learn why TBO is so important in aviation.
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While it can be hard to tell the difference between a military helicopter and a civilian one from a distance, there are some clear distinctions between them.
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Few military vehicles are as iconic and recognizable as the Black Hawk helicopter. Here's when it was developed, who makes it, and where it's produced.
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The shell casings from fighter jets aren't ejected after weapons are fired, but that raises the question of where the used ammo goes and why it's collected.
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There is a little-known phenomenon that can make helcipter take-offs and landings particularly dangerous.
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Military fighter jets have been separated into different generations, with the 5th generation being the newest and 4.5 being something different.
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Israel and Iran have rarely been on the same side of any conflict. If things escalate in the region, exactly what fighter jets and how many could Iran use?
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