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  • Person looking out of airplane window
    By Chris Littlechild June 4th, 2023

    Here's How Much It Costs To Own A Private Jet

    Every private jet user's situation and needs are different, so the cost will come down to taste.

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  •  MK-15 Phalanx CIWS on ship firing
    By Tushar Mehta June 2nd, 2023

    Viral Video Shows U.S. Navy Weapon System Targeting A Civilian Plane, Here's What Happened

    A viral video seemingly showed a U.S. military anti-aircraft gun aiming at a civilian passenger plane, but luckily, the plane was never under any threat.

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  • HS 748 turboprop airplane
    By Richard Sachek May 25th, 2023

    This '60s British Turboprop Plane Is So Good, It's Still In Service Today

    Avro pursued the 748, a medium sized "feederliner" to transport passengers on short hops from small regional airports to larger operating hubs.

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  • Lockheed-Martin F-22A
    By Richard Sachek May 24th, 2023

    Why The U.S. Air Force Wants To Retire The F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet

    The Air Force is requesting that Congress retire 32 of the Block 20 F-22 Rapter aircraft citing costs.

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  • Convair F2Y Sea Dart
    By Eli Shayotovich May 24th, 2023

    Convair Sea Dart: The Seaplane Jet Fighter That Rode On A Pair Of Hydro-Skis

    Back in the 1950s, the military got the idea of building a supersonic jet that could take off and land in water on skis. Here's how that went.

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  • F-5 Tiger
    By Alex Hevesy May 23rd, 2023

    This 1960s Navy Fighter Jet Is So Good, It's Still In Service Today

    Even though it's been around for decades, the F-5 fighter still sees action today. Here's what the Navy and Marine Corps use the plane for.

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  • X-20 Dyna-Soar
    By Alex Hevesy May 16th, 2023

    The X-20 Dyna-Soar: The Air Force Space Plane With A Dark History

    Boeing's X-20 space vehicle named the "Dyna-Soar" (Dynamic Soaring) had other-than squeaky clean origins.

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  • Hiller X-18 aircraft on ground
    By Tharindu Dias May 15th, 2023

    Hiller X-18: The Strange-Looking Cargo Aircraft That Would Lead The Way For VTOL Technology

    The Hiller X-18 was a cargo aircraft that had VTOL capability as far back as the 1950s. Read the story about this strange aircraft that led the VTOL charge.

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  • U-2 spy plane in flight
    By Eli Shayotovich May 14th, 2023

    Here's Why The US Air Force Is Retiring The Legendary U-2 Spy Plane

    After decades of service, the United States Air Force is planning to retire the iconic U-2 spy plane, which has been in active service since 1956.

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  • NASA X-57 Maxwell
    By Chris Littlechild May 14th, 2023

    NASA X-57: The Experimental Electric Plane With 14 Motors

    NASA's X-57 Maxwell is an attempt to investigate and develop the concept of more environmentally-friendly flight.

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  • Tempest above London
    By Dave McQuilling May 9th, 2023

    Everything We Know About The Royal Air Force's 6th-Gen Fighter Jet

    Britain's next-gen fighter may be over a decade away, but we already know a lot about the Royal Air Force's plans to meet the aerial combat needs of the future.

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  • F-15 Eagle fighter jet
    By Richard Sachek May 8th, 2023

    Why The U.S. Air Force Retired The F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet

    The F-15 fighter jet, nicknamed the Eagle, had its first test flight in 1972, and it may soon be retired.

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  • Porsche PFM 3200
    By Alvin Reyes May 4th, 2023

    This Aircraft Engine Is Based On Porsches Legendary 911 Flat-Six

    As far back as the 1950s, Porsche was working on aircraft engines. As a result it built one of the most durable engines to every take to the skies.

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  •  Bird of prey art concept
    By Jack Picone May 4th, 2023

    This Futuristic Stealth Aircraft Got Its Name Straight From Star Trek

    The stealth of the nearly invisible YF-118G earned it an appropriate name from "Star Trek": the Bird of Prey.

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  • nasa guppy in the air
    By Marinel Sigue May 3rd, 2023

    This Cargo Plane Looks Strange, But It Serves An Important Purpose

    The Guppy plane, developed by Aero Spaceline Industries (ASI) in California, entered the picture in 1961/

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  • Dornier Do-31 Jet
    By Richard Sachek May 3rd, 2023

    This Incredible Jet-Powered VTOL Is The Only One Of Its Kind

    This jet-powered VTOL transport vehicle was the first, and only, of its kind - capable of transporting up to 36 people and 11,000 pounds of cargo.

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  • Tacit Blue aircraft in museum display
    By Chris Littlechild April 29th, 2023

    This Strange Looking Aircraft Was Way More Advanced Than It Looks

    Northrop's Tacit Blue is a monochrome marvel would be easy to underestimate at first glance, but it was capable of extraordinary things.

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  • Russian Mig-31 fighter
    By Alvin Reyes April 20th, 2023

    Everything We Know About Russia's Futuristic MiG-41 Fighter Jet

    Russia looks to stand up to fifth-generation fighters with its own MiG-41 fighter jet which looks like it could terrorize the skies ... if it's real.

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  • Jaguar jet on ground
    By David Rossiaky April 20th, 2023

    The Incredible Anglo-French Attack Jet Ready For Nuclear Strikes

    The story of the SEPECAT Jaguar is one characterized by having too many cooks in the kitchen, proving that production hell is not a new condition.

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  • japan's next gen fighter
    By Alex Hevesy April 15th, 2023

    Everything We Know About Japan's Futuristic Next-Gen Fighter Jet

    The JASDF started work on the Mitsubishi F-X, a sixth generation fighter jet that would be one of the most technologically advanced planes in the air.

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  • Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 drag strip
    By Dave McQuilling April 13th, 2023

    Ford's Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Is An Electric Drag Star

    Ford is gunning for EV performance speed records with its Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 prototype, sending it on drag strips with Pat McCue in the driver's seat.

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  • Boeing X-36
    By Alex Hevesy April 10th, 2023

    Boeing X-36: The Futuristic Fighter Jet With Incredible Agility

    The X-36 was an experimental aircraft designed to find out if planes could be just as maneuverable at a wider range of speed. Here's what happened.

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  • X43-A Scramjet in flight
    By Alex Hevesy April 10th, 2023

    X-43A: The Futuristic Scramjet-Powered Aircraft That Set New Records

    NASA broke a long-standing speed record in 2004 with the X43A 'scramjet,' soaring past the likes of the SR-71 Blackbird at over three times its top speed.

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  • AV-8B Harrier II jet taking off
    By Richard Sachek April 8th, 2023

    The Incredible Capabilities Of The Legendary Harrier Jump Jet

    The McDonnell-Douglas Harrier aircraft was a uniquely versatile jump jet capable of flying (and landing) in previously unorthodox scenarios for jet aircraft.

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  • Corbin Quicksilver electric motorcycle parked showroom
    By Richard Sachek April 7th, 2023

    The Incredible 1970s Electric Motorcycle Powered By A Fighter Jet Starter

    In the 1970s, Corbin was typically known for outfitting bikes with custom motorcycle seats, but it also developed an insanely fast electric bike at the time.

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  • Rockwell XFV-12 prototype in development
    By Chris Littlechild April 7th, 2023

    Rockwell XFV-12: The Futuristic VTOL Fighter Jet That Couldn't Cut It

    The XFV-12 concept, in short, was that the one-engine aircraft boasted "thrust-augmented wings."

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  • kc-135 stratotanker
    By Alex Hevesy April 6th, 2023

    The Incredible Airborne Tanker Plane That's Been Flying For Over 60 Years

    The KC-135 has been capable of delivering fuel to just about any military aircraft for more than six decades.

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