This WWII Tank Was The First Production Model With A Gyro-Stabilized Main Gun
Before gyrostabilizer systems were attached to guns, tanks typically had to stop completely in order to fire. This made them sitting ducks on the battlefield.
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NASA Chief Teases The Return Of The World's Fastest Spy Plane
The SR-71 Blackbird has not flown for decades, but recent developments suggest that the iconic spy plane may just return to the skies in the future.
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9 Most Expensive Private Jets Owned By Famous Actors & Directors
From Morgan Freeman's SyberJet to Steven Spielberg's Gulfstream, these Hollywood private jets cost tens of millions of dollars.
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Can A Bird Strike Take Down A Fighter Jet?
Bird strikes have been an ever-present danger to aviators since man first took powered flight, and this includes the possibility of hitting fighter aircraft.
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Cobra Vs. Apache: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters?
While they both bear the AH mission design series classification of attack helicopter, the AH-1 Cobra and AH-64 Apache are two very different weapons platforms.
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China's New Aircraft Carrier Could Be Even Bigger Than America's USS Ford
While nothing has been officially announced, China seems to be working on a massive aircraft carrier, significantly larger than America's biggest carrier.
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How WWII's Hand-Held & Backpack Radios Helped Shape Today's Wireless Communication
The iconic "walkie-talkie" SCR-300 backpack radio first went into service in 1943, thanks to the innovations developed by what would become Motorola.
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Deadliest Catch: Florida Boaters Fish Up A Lost US Air Force Attack Drone
A lot can happen on a fishing trip, but even the hardiest fisherman probably never expects to bring up a drone. That, however, is exactly what happened here.
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Will Drones Make Helicopters Obsolete? Here's What Experts Say
As cheap combat drones down multimillion-dollar aircraft, are crewed choppers obsolete? Discover why military experts say their role is shifting.
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This Potential MQ-9 Reaper Replacement Is An Inexpensive And Capable Platform
The USAF intends to phase out the MQ-9 Reaper drone and has no shortage of potential replacements, including this new offering from Swarm Aero.
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America's F-35 Fleet Could Be Getting A Liquid-Cooled Enhancement
While the U.S. military constantly improves its aircraft like the F-35, the new electronics and sensors create more heat. Better cooling may be on the way.
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The US Navy Primarily Uses These 5 Aircraft To Train New Aviators
While the United States Navy owns a number of aircraft for various situations and scenarios, most aviators are trained using just a handful of those.
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Why Are Attack Helicopters Called 'Gunships'?
When the conversation is about attack helicopters, or other heavily armored helicopters, the term "gunship" gets used quite frequently. Why this word?
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Every Class Of Battleship The U.S. Navy Operated In WWI And WWII
The battleship era is officially over, as the United States no longer operates a single one. Here is every class to hit the water since the dreadnought.
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What Type Of Fuel Did WWII Warships Use?
While many of today's naval ships like aircraft carriers and submarines might rely on nuclear power, WWII-era ships didn't have access to that technology.
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Why Did The US Army Cancel Sikorsky's Raider X Helicopter?
Sikorsky's Raider X seemed like an ideal replacement for the Kiowa Warrior scout chopper before the U.S. Army cancelled it in 2024. Here's why.
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Why The US Marines Fly The F-35B, But Not The F-22
The iconic F-22 Raptor is a key part of the U.S. Air Force's arsenal, but it plays no role in the Marines' operations. Here's why they fly the F-35B instead.
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Every Variant Of The CH-53 Helicopter (And What The US Uses Them For)
The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion first went into U.S. military service in the 1960s, and variants of this heavy lifting helicopter are still being flown today.
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Why The US Military Cleverly Built A Drone Specifically To Get Shot Down
The U.S. military generally isn't in the business of getting its drones shot down. However, in the case of one specific drone, that was precisely the point.
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What Does 'Yacht Certified' Mean On A Boat?
You might think yachts are just large, fancy vessels out on the water, but there is actually an official certification program that classifies them.
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The U.S. Army Just Acquired Its First High-Energy Laser System
The U.S. Army has been after a high-energy laser system for a while now, and it looks like it's finally found a system that's worth investing in.
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There's A Reason Why The USS Abraham Lincoln Returned To Port Covered In Rust
The USS Abraham Lincoln sailed into port with a fair amount of rust adorning its underside, but there's a really good reason for it. Here's what we know.
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The US Air Force Will Likely Fail To Meet Congress' Fighter Jet Fleet Requirement
Congress mandated a strict fighter jet fleet size, but the US Air Force is poised to fall short. Here is what is driving this high-stakes deficit.
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Historic Fighter Jet Takes A 2,700-Mile Drive Through America's Heartland
Jets usually take to the skies, but not this historic fighter, which had to take a long 2,700-mile drive to get to its new home in Colorado.
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The US Navy's Next Frontier Is The 'Unexplored Seafloor'
The U.S. Navy is quite familiar with our oceans, but now it wants to expand its operations to the seafloor. It'll take some time to get it all up and running.
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5 Fighter Jets That Are Quicker Than The F-22
Make no mistake, the F-22 is a very fast aircraft, but it's not the speediest fighter jet out there. Here are some planes that could beat it in a race.
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5 Tanks That Are Quicker Than The M1 Abrams
With a top speed of 45 mph, the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is swift and armed to the teeth. Even so, there are faster tanks out there.
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