How Many Flight Hours Is Considered A Lot For A Fighter Jet?
Once a fighter jet takes off for the first time, there's only so many flight hours it can accrue before maintenance becomes too expensive to sustain.
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How Are Passenger Planes Able To Land On Water?
Airplanes are engineered to do amazing things, and it turns out that being lightweight and incredibly strong makes it possible to survive a water ditching.
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Britain Has A Submarine Problem – These $6B Floating Docks Could Solve It
The British Navy has a growing problem with its naval facilities, but new facilities commissioned may solve it. Here's what the problem is, and the solution.
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How Far Can A Laser Pointer Go? Here's How Beam Distance Is Measured
While a laser pointer's distance is influenced by many factors, including atmospheric conditions, you might be surprised to know how far its beam can travel.
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US Government Greenlights Testing Of New Heat Ray Weapon
Reports indicate that the U.S. government has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to test a heat ray weapon, possibly for use at the Mexican border.
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5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Navy
From the F-4 Phantom II to the F-35C Lightning II, these five aircraft are among the most effective fighter jets in the US Navy's history.
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9 Aircraft With The Most Engines Onboard
Built for raw power, these mechanical monsters had extraordinary horsepower, massive wingspans, and up to 12 engines, pushing the limits of aviation.
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The US' Last WWII Aircraft Carrier Has A Truly Incredible Story
As the Second World War slips further into the past, it's easy to forget that the legendary machines that fought and won it are still with us.
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Every Major Class Of Aircraft Carrier The US Navy Sailed Over The Last 100 Years
America’s first aircraft carrier started out as a cargo ship, had its own pigeon loft, and topped out at 17 mph. Things got way bigger from there.
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China's New Drone Mothership Could Change Undersea Warfare
Drones are an integral part of modern warfare. China is investing significantly in the technology and appears to be building an undersea drone mothership.
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Historic F-117A Nighthawk Takes To The Skies For One Last Time
The F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet that fought America's late-20th-century battles is taking its place on a pedestal in one of America's military museums.
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Why Do Returning Spacecraft Usually Land In Water?
Designing a craft to achieve space flight is one thing. Getting it back without injury or incident to crew or equipment is something else entirely.
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US Navy Deploys First Strike Group Equipped With A 'Large-Size' Drone Ship
An uncrewed surface vessel has joined a U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group for the first time. Here's what we know about the drone and its deployment.
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The Bizarre Coal-Powered WWII Fighter Germany Never Got To Finish
Near the end of World War II, Germany was running short on oil, but still had plenty of coal. Hence, this strange aircraft that was designed to run on coal.
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4 Aircraft Owned By Celebrity Pilot John Travolta
Private aviation unlocks the jet-set dream for the wealthy worldwide, but few celebrities take a hands-on approach like passionate pilot John Travolta.
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The US Army's First Mobile Tactical Cannon Replacing The Howitzer Has Finally Arrived
The U.S. Army has been looking to swap the trusty Howitzer cannon with something new, and it looks like that replacement has arrived. Here's what we know.
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What Is A Wave Buoy Used For In The Ocean?
Ever seen a large or small buoy floating on top of the waves in the ocean? These wave buoys are critical in helping us understand ocean movement.
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Mission Accomplished: US Supercarrier Kennedy Completes First Aircraft Recovery
Despite being christened in 2019, the USS John F. Kennedy still isn't in active service, but a recent successful aircraft recovery has pushed it a step closer.
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Black Hawk Vs. Huey: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters?
The Sikorsky Black Hawk and the UH-1N Huey are two of the most legendary helicopters in the U.S. Military's arsenal. They are two very different aircraft.
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US Army Helicopter Flight Puts Autonomous Barge Tech To The Test
For the first time, a military helicopter successfully landed on an autonomous barge for resupply. Here's what happened and why it was important.
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5 Ways The Concorde Jet Was Way Ahead Of Its Time
As a project that quickly set the bar high in the sky for commercial travel, this iconic jet taught many lessons we can still learn from today.
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Every Military Jet Ever Included In Star Trek's Michael Dorn Aircraft Collection
When he's not serving in Starfleet as Worf, famed "Star Trek" actor Michael Dorn can be found flying one of many military jets he's owned over the years.
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Sensitive US F-35 Parts Just Went To China Thanks To One Simple (But Massive) Mistake
It's the kind of thing that could happen to anybody, but in this case, that thing got classified jet parts sent to an unfriendly nation. Whoopsie.
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How Much Does It Cost To Manufacture A Patriot Interceptor Missile?
While patriot missiles are some of the most important defensive weapons the military uses, they're also very expensive and are currently in short supply.
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How Many Flight Hours Is Considered A Lot For An Airplane Engine?
Flight hours are critical to know when an airplane engine needs maintenance. This is how aviators can know what kind of engines require care and when
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What Will Happen To The US Marines' Retired AAV Fleet?
The Marines have used the AAV7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle since 1972, but its service is finally ending, with it being retired, but not left without purpose.
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Here's How Marines Combat Drones In The Battlefield
Drone are quickly becoming a mainstay in warfare -- not just at altitude, but swarms on the ground too. Here's how the military is fighting them.
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