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Since Wilbur and Orville Wright first took off at Kitty Hawk, America has always been a leader in flight. That legacy continues today, as America remains one of the biggest producers and users of top-of-the-line fighter jets. These are the 15 best American fighter jets currently in use by the U.S. Military. With contractors like […]
Where caravels ruled the Age of Exploration, Man-of-Wars and Ships of the Line ruled the seas in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century, and battleships dominated the waves at the outbreak of World War I, today aircraft carriers are the top dog at sea. But just how fast can an aircraft carrier go? How Fast […]
Aircraft carriers are the among the biggest and most impressive military-related craft in the world. They are also some of the most distinctive engines of modern warfare – but just how many planes can a modern aircraft carrier hold? How Many Planes Does an Aircraft Carrier Hold? The short answer to that question is that […]
Known to very few, the Second World War was more than a few Super Powers at loggerheads. It was more of the most powerful countries showcasing their military advancements on a worldwide stage in the hopes of being crowned as the country with the best, most advanced ordnance. It was a time when a single, […]
From small planes that are used for stealth missions to huge planes used to transport cargo and soldiers, military planes tend to capture people’s imagination. This is a guide on the different types of military airplanes in use today. When you think of the armed forces, what is the first thing that comes to mind? […]
The fact that the military is interested in designing bigger and better airplanes is no surprise, and this is not just for showing off either. Indeed, having one large plane instead of two smaller planes is a lot more economical. Larger planes accommodate more people with each flight without hiring additional air or ground workers, […]
When it comes to helicopters, there are few people who aren’t at least a little curious about them. Helicopters have been around for a very long time, yet there are still many people who have never flown in one. Helicopters can also come in various sizes, and if you’re like most people, the bigger they […]
The United States alone has nearly 4000 types of military aircraft including bombers, fighters, trainers, and, of course, helicopters. Navy helicopters are an important part of the Navy’s mission and if you’d like to learn more about the various helicopter types, read on. The Navy has several main types of helicopters and they each have […]
Cargo planes, also known as freight planes, freighters, and even cargo jets, has a fixed wing and carries cargo instead of passengers. They are usually not operated by commercial airlines but instead, by cargo airlines, civil passenger airlines, or even the military units of various countries. They have features that distinguish them from regular airlines, […]
One of the periods where aviation took some massive leaps in development was WW1. European governments invested big budgets for developing airplanes that would come out on top. Military aviation soon transformed from observation balloons to the first fighter planes. Let’s take a look at how airplanes were used in WW1. World War I was […]