It normally needed a runway nearly twice as long as the deck of an aircraft carrier. But the Navy wanted to see if this plane could land there. So it did.
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The United States no longer commissions battleships in its Navy, but that doesn't mean none exist. There are plenty for the general public to visit.
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Technically classified as an Izumo-class "helicopter destroyer," Japan's new aircraft carrier is its first since WWII. Here's all you should know about it.
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The Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota is something of a jack of all trades in the helicopter world and has become a prominent aircraft for the military.
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The future of aerial combat in the military looks like it could be increasingly unmanned. Wingman drones are a step in that direction. Here's what we know.
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Asking how much an aircraft carrier weighs is a tricky question because there are so many carriers around the world, so it really depends which one you mean.
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The Howitzer has been around since the 1600s, so it's no surprise that some sections of the U.S. Army are replacing it. The question is: what with?
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The Spitfire was a thing of beauty from the moment it debuted. But beauty doesn't help in combat, and some later versions had clipped wings. Here's why.
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The Eurofighter Typhoon is what's considered a 4.5-generation fighter jet, which means it's nearly as advanced as a fifth-gen. Which explains its cockpit.
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The U.S. Navy hasn't had the best of luck with keeping its fighter jets on the flight decks of its aircraft carriers in 2025. This isn't the first time, either.
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Helicopters take off with their nose pointed down, and that's not by accident. Here's a look at why these aircraft need to take off at this angle.
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The MiG-21 was more than a nuisance for the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, it was the prime target. Unfortunately, it had the F-4's number.
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The U.S. Navy and Air Force often use different fighter jets in the air. There's little overlap. Even the versions of the F-35 they use aren't identical.
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The Bermuda Triangle has been blamed for several aviation accidents to occur in the region. But planes don't actually avoid the Bermuda Triangle.
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If you've been wondering why the USS Enterprise still hasn't launched, there are a few different reasons behind the delay. Here's how long you'll be waiting.
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America's first combat plane built with a turbojet engine was the first in multiple way, including being the first jet built in large quantities for the USAF.
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With all of today's technology, a bulletproof fighter-jet canopy would be simple to make. So why don't fighters have them? And what planes do?
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There is a photo going around social media that supposedly shows a tank with a giant silencer on the front of it, but is it real? Here's what we know.
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Programmable munitions can allow the military more control and precision, but how does the technology work and how is it used in real-world conditions?
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The Indian Air Force's recent conflicts have brought to light the dire straits of its fighter jet supply, filled with outdated aircraft and dismal future plans.
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While the United States works on the sixth-generation F-47, the U.K is developing its own next-gen fighter jet that aims to outperform the F-35B.
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It's not easy to find the most expensive private jet because the super-rich value their privacy. We've found it and it's as luxurious as you'd expect.
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Flying helicopters at low altitude means there's an ever-present risk of wire strikes, though many aircraft come equipped with equipment to protect pilots.
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Despite their agility, the most advanced fighter jets in the world can carry an astounding amount of weaponry, from missiles to bombs to bullets and more.
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The F-22 Raptor is one of the most recognized fighter jets in the world. It's known for its low observability and maneuverability, but its speed also shines.
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Eight engines might be an iconic look, but the B-52 Bomber didn't get outfitted with that setup for aesthetics. Here's why it needed more hardware than average.
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During the cold war, naval intelligence used hydrophone arrays to detect low-frequency sea noise from submarines crossing the Greenland-Ice-land-UK gap.
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