5 Little-Known Military Helicopters Used In WW2
Helicopters made a big difference in World War II, but some have gone unnoticed. Here are the five that should be recognized and their specs.
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What Was The First Military Plane And How Much Did The Army Pay For It?
After the Wright brothers developed the first powered airplane, it didn't take long for the military to want to adopt it. Here's who built the first one.
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10 Of The Most Notorious Weapons Used In WWII, And How They Worked
Explore the most notorious weapons of WWII and discover how they worked, from buzzsaw machine guns and game-changing bombs to whisper-silent stealth pistols.
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The Useful Reason Why Some Commercial Ships Blow Bubbles Underwater
The next time you see a supertanker or cargo ship sail by, you might notice a stream of bubble trailing behind it. Here's why those ships are generating them.
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Why Was The WW2 German Hummel Tank Called 'Bumblebee?'
In WWII, the German army developed many types of armored vehicles. See why one of these quick Panzers was given the nickname of the "Bumblebee."
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Pakistan's Impressive Fighter Jet Is Disrupting Indian Airstrikes - Here's What Makes The J-10 So Deadly
Pakistan shot down two Indian fighter jets with its J-10 jet fighters. Here's where those jets came from and what makes them so dangerous to its foes.
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What Does MiG Stand For On The Russian Fighter Jets?
Russia's MiG fighter jets are some of the best to have ever seen the skies, but you'd be forgiven for not knowing what the three letters in its name stand for.
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How Did The US Get So Many Military Bases Around The World?
The United States has hundreds of military bases around the world, and that didn't happen all at once. Here's the story behind America's military presence.
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What Are Hospital Ships And What Makes Them So Special?
From small to jumbo, hospital ships belong both to the world's navies and to private charitable efforts. Here's a look at these floating medical centers.
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How Do Stealth Aircraft Hide Their Engines From Enemy Radar & Heat Seeking Missiles?
When the military builds a stealth aircraft it needs to be invisible to radar and the tracking system on a missile. How do engineers manage this feat?
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This Is The Top Speed Of The Fastest Boat You Can Actually Buy
If you want to experience the feeling of naval freedom that only a speed boat can give you, there's one you can buy today that is unmatched.
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Why Did Some WW2 Bombs Have Propellers? Here's What They Were For
Some World War II bombs had tiny propellers on the front or both front and back. Could these really steer the bomb? If not, why were they there?
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What Happens To All The Poop On A Cruise Ship?
Cruise ships embark on voyages that can last multiple days and carry thousands of people, who what happens to all the waste on board? Here's what we know.
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What Kind Of Nuclear Missiles Do India And Pakistan Actually Have?
Comparing the two nations together, both India and Pakistan seemingly maintain a very similar nuclear stockpile, but have very different defense policies.
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Atomic Vs. Nuclear Bombs: Is There A Difference?
Atomic vs. nuclear bombs — are they really different? Here’s a simple breakdown of what sets them apart.
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Who Makes The F-35 Fighter Jet And How Many Does The US Have?
The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter jet developed by not one but multiple companies all across the globe. It's truly a global collaboration.
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How Many Gallons Of Water Does A Firefighting Plane Hold?
Firefighting planes are front-line combatants when a wildfire breaks out. They come in a wide variety of sizes, and their capacity is equally varied.
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Why Coast Guard Ships Are Painted White (But Navy Ships Are Gray)
Coast Guard ships have very different intended purposes compared to those of the US Navy, but is there a reason why they're painted a different color?
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Why Does The Boeing 747 Have A Hump?
In the sleekly aerondynamic world of aviation, it looks a bit odd, but the Boeing 747 has a hump atop it. The reason goes back to the 1960s.
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How Do Heat-Seeking Missiles Avoid Locking Onto The Sun?
Heat-seeking missiles, as the name suggests, lock on to heat sources. So why don't they target the hottest thing we know of, the sun? Here's why.
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What Are The Cages On Top Of Russian Tanks For?
In its three-year fight against Ukraine, Russia has deployed all sorts of weapons. None is stranger than the "cages" that have emerged atop Russian tanks.
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Why Are Private Jet Airports Called FBOs?
Private jet airports have lots of amenities, as well as an acronym, FBO, that doesn't have an obvious explanation. Here's where the term "FBO" came from.
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Why You'll Never See A Jet Engine On A Ship
Cargo and cruise ships take weeks to cross the Atlantic, while jet airliners make the same trip in a few short hours. Why don't ships use jet engines?
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What Was The Worst US Navy Accident In Its History?
Service in the U.S. Navy isn't just hazardous in wartime. Accidents happen in peacetime that claim lives and vessels. Here's the story of the worst one ever.
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What Was The Worst Accident In US Aviation History? (And What Caused It?)
Despite some highly-publicized incidents, flying commercially is still safer than traveling by car. What was the worst aviation disaster in American history?
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Why Aren't Modern Warships Armored?
For decades, warships carried heavier and heavier armor. Then as World War II receded into history, naval armor ended. Here's the reason for the change.
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How The AH-1 Cobra Attack Chopper Evolved From The UH-1 Huey Military Transport
The AH-1 Cobra is an attack helicopter that started service for the United States Army during the Vietnam War. It's closely related to the UH-1 Huey.
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