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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Here's What The F-22 Raptor's Cockpit Really Looks Like
The F-22 Raptor is an advanced fighter jet that the United States won't even export to its allies, so few have seen inside its cockpit besides the pilots.
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Did Subaru Ever Make Airplanes? A Look At The Company's History In Aviation
Subaru is most widely known for making automobiles, but the company's roots in aviation are deep. In fact, they stretch back well over a century.
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What Is The US Navy's Mothball Fleet And How Many Ships Does It Have?
The Mothball Fleet makes up a large number of vessels in the United States Navy and is scattered in harbors and bays all across the country.
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Yes, A Tugboat Can Capsize – A Look At The Risks These Vessels Face
If you're a tugboat worker, you might want to read up on the risks associated with these particular vessels.
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What Does 'SEAL' Stand For In The Navy SEALs?
The Navy SEALs are the most renowned special forces group in the world, but few actually know what SEAL stands for and how long the team has been active.
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The 5 Fastest Russian And Soviet Jets, Ranked By Top Speed
The Soviet Union and subsequent Russian Federation built some of the fastest jets to ever take to the air and not all of them were fighter jets.
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What Is The Fastest Hypersonic Missile In The World? (And Who Owns It?)
Hypersonic missiles travel at Mach 5 or better, aiming to strike before their victims even know they're coming. Who owns the fastest one in the world?
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The Design Feature That Gave The F-18 Super Hornet The Nickname Rhino
Is it bulky, with a thick hide, and does it love to wallow in the mud? Just why did the Navy's F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet get the nickname "Rhino"?
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