How The Northrop T-38 Talon Jet Prepares Air Force Pilots For The Skies
When you have as many aircraft at your disposal as the U.S. Air Force, having a jet specifically dedicated to training new pilots is a necessity.
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Why The Lockheed P2V Neptune Aircraft Was Retired After Almost 40 Years In Service
When it first flew in 1945, the Lockheed P2V Neptune was designed for long-range, maritime patrol, and anti-submarine warfare.
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Why The Boulton Paul Defiant Is Such A Controversial WW2 Aircraft
While Britain's Boulton Paul Defiant frequently ranks in the bottom tiers of World War II warcraft, it did have a specific purpose and lived up to it well.
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Here's What Happens When A Device's Battery Erupts In Flames On A Plane
Lithium battery fires on planes can be scary, but flight crews have preparations on place to handle them.
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Why Italy's Fiat CR.42 Falco Jet Quickly Fell Behind In WW2
The biplane dominated during WWI, but the Fiat CR.42 Falco Jet was out of its league during the WWII.
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Why This WW2 German Fighter Jet Was Destined To Fail
Germany's Heinkel He 162 Volksjager (or the "People's Fighter") was the world's first operational single-engine jet fighter.
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10 Incredible Airshows Every Aviation Enthusiast Must See At Least Once
An airshow is a great opportunity to see some of the most advanced aircraft in the world demonstrate their incredible abilities. Here are 10 worth checking out.
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10 Of The Top WWI Fighter Aircraft, Ranked
World War I was the cradle of combat aviation. Over the course of the war, many new models were designed, built, and deployed. Here are the best.
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F-117 Nighthawk: America's First 'Invisible' Stealth Jet
The F-117 holds a special place in technology history as the first stealth jet to take to the skies.
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Here's How Military Jet Ejection Seats Really Work
If you have seen movies like "Top Gun," then you may have an idea of how jet ejections work. But the process is more complicated and dangerous than you think.
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10 Little-Known Heroes Of Military Aviation
Aerial combat has been a thing since World War I. These men and women have played a huge role on the battlefield and were instrumental off it too.
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Details About Kim Kardashian's Private Jet That Will Amaze You
Kim Kardashian is known for many things, not the least of which is her private Gulfstream. The aircraft is filled with cashmere, and that's just the start.
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The History Of Presidential Aircraft From Roosevelt To Biden
American presidents have been flying for quite a long time. From a Wright Flyer on to today's flying fortress, here is the story of presidential aviation.
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Details About Kylie Jenner's Private Jet That Will Amaze You
One luxury of being a celebrity is being able to have the resources to own a private jet, but Kylie Jenner's private jet is something that will amaze you.
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F-35 Fighter Jet Variants Explained: The Distinct Features Of Each Model
Of all fifth-generation fighter jets out there, the F-35 is the most in number. Let's look at its multiple variants that serve the Air Force, Navy, and Marines.
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Graf Zeppelin: Germany's Unfinished Aircraft Carrier Of WWII
Before World War II, Hitler commissioned several aircraft carriers, starting with the Graf Zeppelin. But it was never even completed. This is why.
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Tom Cruise Owns More Than One Plane - Here Are The Coolest In His Fleet
Tom Cruise is an action star in real life. He does his own stunts, owns dozens of land vehicles, and he's got a collection of planes that he can pilot.
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The 10 Most Expensive Military Aircraft Ever Built
The cutting edge technology carried by combat aircraft can lead to some staggering price tags. Here are the most expensive planes ever built by the military.
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The Incredible History Of The Bleriot XI: The World's Oldest Plane Still Flying
The Wright brothers may have been the first humans to take flight after the turn of the century, but the Bleriot XI is the world's oldest plane still flying.
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Top 10 Moments In Aviation History That Changed Flight Forever
The magic of seeing a machine in the sky has faded, however, flight's journey from idea to a part of everyday practice is remarkable.
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Top 10 WWII Fighter Aircraft, Ranked
The Second World War propelled innovation and demanded unheard-of manufacturing speed. These were the 10 best fighter jets produced by the Axis and the Allies.
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F-8 Supercritical Wing: NASA's Unconventional Aircraft That Changed Commercial Flight Forever
Rather than focusing on getting passengers from A to B as quickly as possible, airlines needed to figure out how to do it cheaply. NASA's F-8 helped.
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The US Air Force Is Getting A New Blended Wing Body Jet: Here's What We Know About It
The U.S. Air Force has announced a partnership with JetZero to produce a new jet that will greatly reduce aerodynamic drag and thus require much less fuel.
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Here's What Happens To Planes That Land On The Wrong Aircraft Carrier
You might think it's very unlikely that a jet would land on the wrong aircraft carrier, and it is. When it happens, there's a specific punishment prescribed.
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The 10 Most Iconic Airplanes In Aviation History, Ranked
Some aircraft rise above (quite literally) and have left an indelible mark on our collective psyche.
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The Important Reasons Aircraft Need To Be Washed So Often
You may have noticed workers at the airport scrubbing down airplanes before arriving at the gate. Here's why they wash planes so frequently.
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LEGO's New Concorde Set Has Some Surprises For Aviation Fans
LEGO has released an ode to a classic piece of aviation technology, renowned for its supersonic technology: The Concorde.
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