The Airbus A321 XLR is making headways on the market. The new aircraft on the scene is also replacing a popular Boeing plane. Here's why this plane succeeds.
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With the announcement of the anticipated sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet in March 2025, many are wondering how the plane got its name. Here's what we know.
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The F-22 Raptor is known for its high top speed and its ability to cruise above the speed of sound, but how far can it go without stopping for gas?
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Mini aircraft carriers have their place in the Navy, but what is the name a misnomer? Here's what you need to know about nine in US possession.
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With thousands of crew aboard, aircraft carriers are massive vessels that spend years at sea. Here's how long it takes to refuel these floating cities.
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Ukraine's extensive use of asymmetrical tactics, and innovative equipment such as sea drones, gives the country an effective edge against its foe.
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These days, nuclear power is mostly confined to the sea. But have any nations ever experimented with taking nuclear power to the skies? Here's the story.
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The C-130 military transport has been in use for decades among many nations' militaries thanks to its reliability, endurance, and immense capability.
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The accident-prone North American F-100 Super Sabre broke the sound barrier in 1953, setting the stage for an arms race from other nations.
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Florida tops the charts when it comes to private jet travel, and it's not just because of the good weather. Here's why private jet owners choose Florida.
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Tomahawk missiles have a history with the United States military but the Marine Corps are opting for something a bit different: the NMESIS missile. Here's why.
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The SR-71 Blackbird flies at extremely high speeds and altitudes, adding Aluminum to its tires can help to prevent damage during fast landings.
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You'd expect that nations would always want to fly the latest fighter jets, but there are some ancient ones out there. This is the oldest one still in use.
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Among the many hand signals that pilots and ground crews flash each other, the claw is pretty distinctive, and it has a very specific use case.
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A headbutt maneuver sounds like a physical action. While it's intimidating, there's no physical contact made between two planes to accomplish it.
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The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor is one of the world's most advanced fighter jets in the air today. How does it handle flying across the Atlantic Ocean?
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Taylor Swift's private Dassault Falcon 7X jet helps her quickly get to new destinations, but such conveniences come with a large price tag attached.
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The Navy was supposed to get its own sixth-generation fighter jet to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet, but things are uncertain for the F/A-XX now.
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Tomahawk missiles are a cornerstone in the U.S. military's defense plan so you might be wondering who makes them and where. Here's what we know.
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The general public often hears terms like afterburners and supercruise, but few really knows what they mean or what the difference is between them.
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Crossing the Atlantic in the 1700s was no easy feat. With no GPS, unreliable maps, and unpredictable weather, sailors had a treacherous journey ahead.
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As spacious as the deck of an aircraft carrier can be, there are some limitations, which is why tow tractors are so important.
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Unmanned aerial warfare seems like the next frontier, but can the U.S.' current high-tech offerings, like the F-35 fighter, fly without pilots?
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World War Two has had a vast array of warships on both sides, but one class of ships was faster than the rest and one ship stood out. Here's what we know.
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Warfare now includes cyberspace as one of its main battlefronts. Meeting the challenge is the U.S. Cyber Command. But what is it and what does it do?
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Helicopters and airplanes are entirely different, and that includes piloting them. Planes have autopilot, but what about helicopters? You might be surprised.
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The Littoral Combat Ship was meant to be the Navy's big breakthrough, but became one of the most controversial chapters in Navy history. What happened?
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