Not The F-35: This US Fighter Jet Can Go The Fastest Without Using An Afterburner
The F-35 has a top speed of Mach 1.6, but it requires afterburners to reach that. Its cruise speed is much lower, meaning other jets can cruise faster.
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What Makes A Fighter Pilot A 'Flying Ace'?
While you might think being an "ace" pilot is just a way of saying someone is good at flying, when it comes to combat, it does have a very specific meaning.
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Why Does The F-16 Fighter Jet Have A Reclined Cockpit Seat?
Fighter pilots are put through a lot when flying a jet, but that doesn't mean they have to be uncomfortable. Enter: The F-16 Fighting Falcon's reclining seat.
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A South Korean Company Could Buy One Of The US Navy's Biggest Shipbuilders
Samsung, K-Pop, and... military ships? It's not as far-fetched as it seems, as a Korean company has made a huge offer a U.S. Navy shipbuilder.
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Aircraft Carriers In The 1860s? The Civil War Saga Of The Steamboat Fanny
The American Civil War saw the formation of the Balloon Corps for Federal Army, and it wasn't long until this newly formed division took to the sea.
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The USS Ronald Reagan Will Soon Return To Service After 17-Month Facelift
With the U.S. facing a shortage of aircraft carriers, discover the massive hidden upgrades bringing this iconic nuclear warship back to the fleet.
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Who Was Doris Miller & Why Did He Have An Aircraft Carrier Named After Him?
In 2020, the USS Doris Miller was announced as the name for the U.S. Navy's new aircraft carrier. But who was Doris Miller, and why is he being commemorated?
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Which Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Did The US Military Use In WW2?
Tanks and airplanes get all the glory when it comes to military vehicles, but Harley-Davidson produced a specific motorcycle during World War II for the Allies.
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What Is An IR Flashlight Used For?
An infrared (IR) flashlight may not seem all that useful since humans can't perceive IR light, but they do have a purpose in specific situations.
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5 Of The Worst Combat Jets To Fly In The Vietnam War
The United States brought a full complement of supersonic jets to the Vietnam War, but some of the planes in the Air Force's arsenal didn't meet the challenge.
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What Is The 'Pickle' Button On Fighter Jets For?
The word "pickle" has many different meanings in the English language as both a noun and verb. There are even a few uses specific to the United States military.
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How Tall Is Too Tall To Drive A Tank? Here's What The US Army Says
The U.S. Army has relatively permissive overall height requirements, but there is indeed a maximum height to serve in a cramped M1 Abrams tank.
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How Fast Do Fighter Jets Take Off From An Aircraft Carrier?
If you want to fulfil your need for speed, look no further than an aircraft carrier which launches planes into the air. Here's how fast they go.
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Why Do Some Fighter Jets Carry Missiles On Their Wingtips?
To the layman, wingtips don't really seem like an ideal place to carry missiles, yet some fighter jets do exactly that. Here's why they do so.
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5 Fighter Jets That Are Quicker Than The F-16
Quick and agile, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has a top speed of around Mach 2.0. However, it's not the fastest thing in the skies by a long shot.
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13 Militaries With The Most Helicopters In Service, Ranked
These militaries have the largest helicopter fleets, complementing fighter jet forces and bolstering airpower projection both regionally and globally.
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13 Of The Oldest Tanks Still In Service Today, Ranked By Age
The concept of battle tanks isn't much more than a century old, and these examples from around the world may have served for too many of those years.
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What Does 'Service Ceiling' Mean On A Fighter Jet?
A fighter jet's service ceiling is an important specification that offers an indication of its aerial capabilities. Here's what the term means.
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New Tech Lets Drones Launch And Land From Crewless Boats With Pinpoint Precision
Recon drones and drone swarms aren't anything new, but a German company has developed a drone platform that brings it all to a whole new level.
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The Incredible Story Of The United States' Deadly Demon Core
In the early Atomic Age, nuclear experiments were performed at the Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico. Some involved a deadly "Demon Core."
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Ukraine's Newest Military Motorcycle Is A Mine-Resistant Two-Wheel Power Station
Ukraine has developed a new electric motorcycle to quickly move soldiers around the battlefield. Its features are pretty impressive, as well.
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What Is Thrust Vectoring And Which Fighter Jets Use It?
Thrust vectoring dates back to the 1930s, when rocket thrust was altered in various ways. However, it didn't find its way into fighter jets for some time.
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Germany's New Drone Could Change The Face Of Naval Warfare
A new underwater drone developed by German companies Gabler and Flanq recently finished surface testing, paving the way forward for the new technology.
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12 Of The Most Popular Military Vehicles Civilians Can Actually Own
Tanks, Humvees, fighter planes and even submarines aren't just for the military -- here's what civilians can store in the garage, hangar, and dock.
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How The OV-10 Bronco Went From Troubled Concept To Vietnam War Legend
The OV-10 Bronco didn't have fancy swept wings or supersonic jet engines, but it still became an iconic sight in the skies during the Vietnam era.
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What Could Replace America's Ticonderoga-Class Cruisers? Not Even The Navy Knows
While the U.S. Navy's four-decade-old Ticonderoga-class cruiser has become too expensive to maintain, questions of a permanent replacement remain unanswered.
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4 Of The Weirdest Warships Ever Made
Just as there are unorthodox planes and cars, the same is true for seafaring vessels — including those used for armed conflict.
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