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Daredevil Aircraft Controller Flies To Work Every Day – Just Not On An Airplane

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Working at an airport gives you a leg up in aviation knowledge, but few reach the level of this daring air traffic controller and his flying machine.

How Many Flight Hours Is Considered A Lot For A Fighter Jet?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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.

How Are Passenger Planes Able To Land On Water?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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.

Britain Has A Submarine Problem – These $6B Floating Docks Could Solve It

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

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.

How Far Can A Laser Pointer Go? Here's How Beam Distance Is Measured

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0000

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.

US Government Greenlights Testing Of New Heat Ray Weapon

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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.

5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Navy

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

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.

9 Aircraft With The Most Engines Onboard

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Built for raw power, these mechanical monsters had extraordinary horsepower, massive wingspans, and up to 12 engines, pushing the limits of aviation.

The US' Last WWII Aircraft Carrier Has A Truly Incredible Story

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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.

Every Major Class Of Aircraft Carrier The US Navy Sailed Over The Last 100 Years

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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.

China's New Drone Mothership Could Change Undersea Warfare

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Drones are an integral part of modern warfare. China is investing significantly in the technology and appears to be building an undersea drone mothership.

Historic F-117A Nighthawk Takes To The Skies For One Last Time

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000

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.

Why Do Returning Spacecraft Usually Land In Water?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000

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.

US Navy Deploys First Strike Group Equipped With A 'Large-Size' Drone Ship

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000

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.

The Bizarre Coal-Powered WWII Fighter Germany Never Got To Finish

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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.

4 Aircraft Owned By Celebrity Pilot John Travolta

staff@slashgear.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Private aviation unlocks the jet-set dream for the wealthy worldwide, but few celebrities take a hands-on approach like passionate pilot John Travolta.

The US Army's First Mobile Tactical Cannon Replacing The Howitzer Has Finally Arrived

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0000

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.

What Is A Wave Buoy Used For In The Ocean?

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

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.

Mission Accomplished: US Supercarrier Kennedy Completes First Aircraft Recovery

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000

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.

Black Hawk Vs. Huey: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

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.