How Ships Navigated Before GPS Was Invented
GPS helps everyone from moms and dads and Amazon drivers to ship's captains get where they need to go. How did ships navigate in the days before GPS?
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B-21 Vs. B-2: What's The Difference Between These US Stealth Bombers?
The B-21 Raider is the next stealth bomber for the United States Air Force, succeeding the B-2 Spirit. These two bombers look similar, but how do they compare?
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The US Navy Is Replacing Its MH-60 Seahawks With These Army Military Choppers
The MH-60 Seahawks has been in service to the military for over 40 years. Here's what will replace it, what it will be capable of, and when you can expect it.
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Why Did German WW2 Fighter Planes Have Spirals On The Nose?
The spirals on the noses of German fighter planes in World War II weren't a fashion statement. They had some very practical reasons for being there.
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Which Countries Have The Most Artillery In Their Military?
The world's military heavyweights all have substantial amounts of artillery, but some countries stand out with the biggests arsenals of all.
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Why Some Aircraft Carriers Have A Ramp (And Are They Better Than Catapults?)
When projecting air power around the world, carriers play an important role, but there's more than one way to launch a plane from the deck of one.
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How Fast Can Speed Boats Go? (And What Is The Current Record?)
Speed boats are fast, exhilarating, and undeniably fun, but how fast can a speed boat go? The story of the boat speed record is also fascinating.
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Can A Missile Destroy An Aircraft Carrier?
Aitcraft carriers, especially those in the U.S. Navy, are tough, but you might be surprised what a missile can do to one.
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AI Is Enhancing The Capabilities Of Battle-Tested US Military Drones - Here's How
AI is all the rage these days, and even the U.S. military is getting in on the action. Here's how it's been using AI to give its drones a serious boost.
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An F18 Fighter Jet Just Fell Off The USS Harry S. Truman - Here's How Much It Cost
An F18 fighter jet just fell off the USS Harry S. Truman, and if you're wondering, it's not a cheap accident. Here's everything you need to know.
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Why Don't Modern Tanks Have Muzzle Brakes?
Muzzle brakes help reduce recoil when firing, which may seem like a useful thing to have on tanks. But modern tanks generally eschew them — why?
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What Engine Was In The Legendary Spitfire Fighter Plane?
The Supermarine Spitfire had an excellent engine that even ended up being installed in American combat aircraft. It made the Spitfire as good as it was.
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Why Were German WW2 Planes Painted Yellow?
You might expect a warplane to be pained in drab, neutral colors that fade into the background. But that's not what Germany did with its WW2 planes. Here's why.
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10 Of The Biggest US Military Bases In The World, Ranked By Population
The United States maintains an outsized military presence around the world. Which bases lay the claim to the largest in terms of population?
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Can You Drive A Diesel Truck Or SUV Even When Its Engine Is Underwater?
Movies and commercials often show presumably diesel-powered workhorses crossing water up to the hood line. How do military vehicles and SUVs cross deep water?
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Why German WW2 Missiles Were So Terrifying To Anyone Who Heard Them
The characteristic low growl of a German V-1 missile terrified people across England and Belgium. Here's what made their sound so unsettling.
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What Is A 'Dreadnought' And What Does It Mean In Military Ships?
Dreadnought is an intimidating name that's befitting the very ships that bore it. They were equally intimidating to see in person, but what exactly were they?
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World War 2's Worst Bomber Was Basically A Flying Coffin
America has made many great airplanes, but this wasn't one of them. Toward the war's end, many of them went straight from the production line to the junkyard.
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How Space Force Plans To Protect The US From Chinese & Russian Spy Satellites
One of the U.S. Space Force's key missions is to protect the United States from Chinese and Russian spy satellites. Here's a key tool in that effort.
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How Does The US Navy Test Its Ships For Seaworthiness?
The U.S. Navy tests its under-construction ships over and over, probing for weaknesses in everything from design to construction. Here's how it does it.
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Are Old, Heavily Used Airplanes Still Safe And Dependable?
The age of an airplane can certainly affect it, but dependability comes down to a number of factors.
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What Limits The Top Speed Of Many Helicopters & How Does The V-280 Valor Solve It?
The Blackhawk helicopter is about to be replaced by the tiltrotor V-280 in the U.S. military. The new aircraft is much faster, but is that all there is to it?
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What Does The 'U' In U-Boat Stand For And How Many Of Them Are Left?
Few naval vessels have developed as enduring of a legacy as German U-Boats, but what does that name actually mean?
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How Long Can A Helicopter Hover In Place? (And What Is The Record?)
We've seen helicopters hover both in movies and in real life rescues, even briefly. When put to the test, how long can helicopters actually do it for?
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The Reason Why Most Airlines Don't Fly Over Russia
For the last few years, many of the world's airlines have been taking longer and costlier routes around Russian airspace. Why don't planes fly over Russia?
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Why Do The Cockpit Windows Open On Some Aircraft?
You might be surprised to see large passenger airliners with cockpit windows that open. Here's why some cockpit windows open, and how it's done safely.
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What Are The US Government's Ghost Trucks And What Do They Look Like?
The US government uses something called Ghost Trucks to transport sensitive items, but what are they carrying and what do the vehicles look like on the road?
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