How Long Can A Military Helicopter Stay In The Air Without Refueling?
Military aircraft often spend hours in the skies fulfilling objectives, and helicopters in particular have some impressive endurance and fuel economy numbers.
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Why The F-102 Delta Dagger Is Considered One Of The Worst Fighter Jets Ever Built
The Air Force's F-102 Delta Dagger was a novel concept in theory, but in reality, it was a potential danger to the pilots who flew them. Here's why.
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10 Of The Fastest Civilian Helicopters, Ranked By Top Speed
While the fastest, most agile aircraft in the world undoubtedly still fill military hangars, the fastest civilian helicopters have been gaining speed too.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Top Speed: How Fast Is The Supersonic Fighter?
The Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet can easily break the sound barrier. However, exactly how fast can it fly with and without the afterburners engaged?
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What Are Winglets For? Why Airplane Wings Are Curved Up At The End
If you've ever wondered what the curved ends on the sides of a plane's wings are for, this is what they do.
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Can Fighter Jets Hover In Place? Here's What You Need To Know
You might be surprised to know how many fighter jets can hover and the mechanisms by which they can do it.
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10 Of The Strangest Military Helicopters Ever Made
These days, most helicopters seem to follow similar design trends. However, over the years, different experimental designs have actually gotten pretty strange.
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Do Private Jets Crash More Often Than Commercial Aircraft?
Despite some highly-publicized recent accidents, flying is still one of the safest ways to travel, but are private planes more dangerous than airliners?
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How Fast Do The Blue Angels Fly? A Look At Their Top Speed
The Blue Angels have a long history of service with the U.S. Navy, having been established back in 1946. Here's a look at the top speed that they can fly.
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A-4 Skyhawk Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?
The A-4 Skywalk was a lightweight beast when it was introduced in the 1950s. Here's its top speed, which even set a world record for class C aircraft.
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Are Fighter Jets Faster Than Bullets? How Their Top Speeds Compare
'Faster than a speeding bullet' is something we've all probably heard before. But does it ring true even when compared against fighter jets?
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The Sky's The Limit: 9 Celebrities Who Know How To Fly A Plane
While many wealthy celebrities fly around via private charter or own their own jet, only a select few are actually capable of flying themselves.
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How The US Air Force's Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper Moves Military Drones Into The Future
The MQ-9 Reaper has served the U.S. admirably, and its run hasn't ended yet. But already its successor has been introduced, in two distinct forms.
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Why Does One Jet Always Fly Behind The Blue Angels?
If you’ve ever watched the Blue Angels perform, you may have noticed one of them flying out of formation. We examine the reasons for that extra jet.
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Can You Bring Bluetooth Speakers On A Plane? Here's What TSA Says
There are many ways to keep yourself entertained on a long-haul flight, but Bluetooth speakers may not be your best option.
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Yamaha AR195 Vs. Scarab 195 SE: What's The Difference Between These Jet Boats?
If you're looking for a sleek, eight-person boat to take out on the water, here's a quick comparison between the Yamaha AR195 and the Scarab 195 SE.
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Can You Bring Power Tools On A Plane? Here's What The TSA Says
Does the TSA allow power tools as carry-on items for flights? It's possible to take the equipment with you, but there's a few considerations to know.
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How Do Jet Engines Work In The Rain?
Jet engines operate by setting fire to fuel. So when it's rainy out, how is it that jets can still fly? Why doesn't the rain put out the fire?
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What Causes Plane Engine Fires, And How Common Are They?
How likely are you to look out your airplane window and see a jet engine on fire? And how alarmed should you be if you see that this has happened?
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What Does It Mean To Flare An Aircraft? (And How Is It Relevant To The Delta Crash?)
Plane landings are arguably one of the hardest parts of flight to master, and the flare is an important component to producing smooth landings.
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10 Largest Air Forces In The World, Ranked By Military Aircraft Numbers
We're taking a look the world's largest air forces by a simple metric - which ones have the most military aircraft in their fleet? The answer may surprise you.
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6 Brands Known For Cars That Also Make Jet Engines
It's not unheard of for car brands branch out into other products. These six car brands went so far as to make jet engines -- not all of them for airplanes.
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The Delta Plane's Wings Breaking Off Was The Best-Case Scenario: Here's Why
You might not think that a wing breaking off a plane would actually be a best-case scenario, but it turns out they might do so for a very good reason.
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Can You Check Your Laptop On A Plane? Here's What TSA Has To Say
If you need to bring your laptop on your next trip, but want to lessen the weight of your carry-on bag, here's what you need to know about checking it.
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What Makes The Windshield Of An SR-71 Blackbird Jet So Special?
The SR-71 Blackbird has several features that make it unique, one of which is a windshield that's specially made for the craft's operation.
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Which Jet Engines Are Made By General Electric? Here's What You Need To Know
General Electric may be a name you know for appliances, but the manufacturer has a long history creating jet engines for commercial and military use.
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Air Force One: 12 Amazing Facts And Features Of The Presidential Aircraft
Air Force One is a symbol of American strength, and this is the story behind it and its many features.
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