5 U.S. Navy Ships Named After American Presidents
The United States Navy has a tradition of naming many of its popular ships after U.S. presidents. Here are five that stand out in history.
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How Fast Can A Fighter Jet Fly Across The World? Here's How Long It Would Take
Fighter jets are known for their maneuverability and extreme speed. Here's how long it would take three top fighter models to fly across the world.
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Do Military Submarines Have Escape Pods? Here's How The Crew Gets Out Safely
You know how a pilot escapes a crashing airplane, but what do you do when a submarine goes under? These are the numerous ways sailors have had to seek safety.
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Which Country Has The Most War Ships In Their Navy?
The country that actually has the most war ships in a navy isn't who you might think it is, and that country is continuing to add more vessels.
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What Happens If A Drone Hits A Plane? Here's The Damage It Can Do
Though it's pretty well-known that bird strikes can cause major damage to commercial planes, less is known about the impact of drones on airplanes.
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Do Navy Ships Have Wi-Fi On Board? Security Concerns, Explained
In today's technology-soaked world, it seems unfathomable that sailors aboard advance Navy ships might not have access to Wi-Fi. So what's the story?
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Meet The New Military Drones Being Integrated Into U.S. Army Companies & Battalions
Drone warfare is perhaps the single biggest change in modern combat, and the U.S. Army has the latest in the tech. Here's what you need to know.
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5 Worst Fighter Jets To Fly For The US Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has flown some of the greatest fighter jets in history, but there are a few stinkers, too. These are the worst fighter jets in America.
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The World's 5 Most Powerful Military Transport Aircraft
Not all military aircraft are designed for combat or reconnaissance. There are plenty created to transport whatever needs moving. These are the beefiest ones.
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How Long Can Air Force One Stay In The Air?
Air Force One is no ordinary plane -- it's the flying office of the president of the United States, no matter where he needs to go. How long can it stay aloft?
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GCAP's Next-Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Aims To Trump America's F-35
Although the United States has always been on the cutting edge of new military jet tech, other countries around the world are also developing planes.
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4 Alternative Uses For Your Swiss Army Knife's Toothpick Slot
One of the best things about the Swiss Army Knife is that you can use the same tool in so many ways.
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Can You Put Jet Fuel In A Diesel Engine? (And What Happens If You Do?)
It's the stuff of fantasy: jet fuel making a dieselvehicle tak e off like, well, a jet. But what really happens if you put jet fuel in your diesel's tank?
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Were Jet-Powered Seaplanes Ever Built?
Seaplanes and jet-powered airplanes seem to come from two different, mutually exclusive worlds. So were any jet-powered seaplanes ever built?
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Though A Disaster Right Now, The US Military's B-52J Will Be An Impressive Bomber
Delays continue to plague the development of the Stratofortress' successor, but once it does enter service, the Boeing B-52J has a lot of potential.
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These Are The Absolute Worst Seats On A Plane
Flying is the safest way to travel, but it may also be the most stressful. Here's how to ease some of that stress by avoiding a plane's worst seats.
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Why Isn't There A Mach 2 Bomber Jet In The U.S. Air Force?
It seems like a no-brainer -- the faster the plane, the better for the U.S. But even though the speed could be attainable, America has no Mach 2 bombers.
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What Does 'Roger' Mean In Military Aviation And Why Do Pilots Say It?
The term "Roger" isn't just a name but a popular piece of aviation lore, and this is what it means and where it came from.
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Everything To Know About Aircraft Engine Maker DeltaHawk
DeltaHawk is ready to release three new engines that cut emissions by as much as 40%. The Wisconsin-based company is using SAF to fuel these engines.
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Why Is The MiG-29 Fighter Jet Called The Fulcrum?
Is the Russian military enamored of the ancient principles of fulcrum and lever, or is there some other reason the MiG-29 has the name Fulcrum?
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The Tragic Story Of Japan's Rocket-Powered Kamikaze Plane From World War II
The kamikaze suicide plane was a last-ditch effort to stave off defeat by a desperate Japan. But its fatal flaw doomed its pilots more surely than its targets.
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The Jet Fighter So Advanced That US Law Bans It From Being Exported
Although the top U.S. military contractors export tech to foreign countries, there's one plane so advanced that the government banned its sale.
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F22 Raptor Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?
The F-22 Raptor has the afterburners to get to amazing speeds. Just how fast can the world's first operational fifth-generaton fighter jet go?
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Every Strategic Jet Bomber Still In-Service Today
Strategic jet bombers are used to deliver nuclear and conventional ordnance to all parts of the world. These are the ones operating right now.
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Did Helen Keller Fly A Plane To Paris? Yes - And Here's How She Did It
Helen Keller did some amazing things regardless of her hearing and vision impairments, but it may surprise you to learn she also flew a plane.
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Why Do Some Military Aircraft Have A Shark Painted On Them?
The fierce shark teeth on some warplanes have their roots in World Wars I and II, and they continue on today. Here's why these planes use this pointed message.
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The German Navy Is Testing A New Unmanned Underwater Drone
Drone warfare has been a predominant feature on recent battlefields, and Germany is now extending it to the seas with its unmanned submarine.
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