Why Navy Pilots Call Themselves 'Aviators' – But Air Force Pilots Don't
While the words mean the same thing to most, "pilot" and "aviator" can have separate meanings in the U.S. military when it comes to the Navy and Air Force.
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The US Army's 'Hammer Of The Gods' Could Turn GPS Dependence Into Wartime Weakness
The Hammer of the Gods could be coming to the battlefield, and it can severely disrupt a military's effectiveness by eliminating one key strategic variable.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Vs F-22 Raptor: How Do These Fighter Jets Actually Compare?
From stealth and speed to weapons and maneuverability, the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-22 Raptor take very different approaches to air combat.
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What Speed Do Fighter Jets Land At?
With fighter jets designed for high speed and maneuverability, their landing speeds naturally differ from commercial airliners — but not as much as you suspect.
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The Popular Fighter Jet You Probably Didn't Know Was Built By Samsung
While the U.S. has a history of selling fighter jets to its allies, there are instances where they're built on-site by local companies like Korea's Samsung.
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5 Of The Newest British-Made Jet Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed
From supersonic solo projects to multi-nation collaborations, here are five of the newest fighter jets the United Kingdom has brought to the skies.
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Why Do Fighter Jets Tend To Fly In Pairs?
Flying in formation pairs is more than just a flashy trick for air shows. There's a practical reason for fighter jets to stick together in this manner.
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What Makes The Canopies Of Modern Fighter Jets Like The F-35 So Special?
From extreme weather to enemy attacks and electromagnetic interference, there are many forces fighter jet canopies are designed to defend against.
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5 Of The Worst Fighter Planes To Fly In World War 2
World War II fielded some of the first iconic fighter jets in military history. It also saw the arrival of some profound early failures in aviation design.
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'We Should Be Furious': UK Navy Drones Caught Beaming 'Heartbeat' Data To China
Automated signals were sent from these device to the company that sells it. Concerns arose when the U.K. Navy realized it had been sending them abroad.
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Want To Fly In A Real Fighter Jet? Here's Where You Can Do It
There are only a few people worldwide who have the training and skills necessary to fly a fighter jet professionally. That doesn't mean you can never fly one.
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Want To Drive A Real Tank? Here's Where You Can Do It
For those of us who want to drive a tank but can't exactly join the military, there are some places across the U.S. that offer you the opportunity to do so.
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Why Fighter Jet Afterburners Create Glowing 'Shock Diamonds'
The glowing "shock diamonds" that appear in a fighter jet's exhaust are striking to look at, but the physics behind their formation is even more fascinating.
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This 1970s-Era Fighter Jet Boasts One Feature That Even Fifth Generation Fighters Lack
Jet fighters require clean air to operate their engines, both free-flowing and without any debris. Only one older fighter can handle both issues easily.
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The 12 Most Innovative Main Battle Tanks From Every Generation
The main battle tank developed out of lessons learned in the Second World War, and it has dominated the ensuing decades of tank design and development.
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The USS Theodore Roosevelt Just Received A Unique Upgrade
This spring, the USS Theodore Roosevelt became the first aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy to support UAV takeoff and landing. It's a sign of things to come.
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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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