AH-64 Apache Helicopter: The US Army’s “Flying Tank”
The Boeing AH-60 Apache helicopter is by far one of the most advanced aircraft produced today. The twin-turboshaft attack helicopter has seen use in numerous…
The Most Important Battleships in American History
In order to remain a prominent world power in the late 1800s, the US had to keep up with the latest military technology. When South…
Letters of Last Resort: What Happens When the UK Enters Nuclear War?
Imagine: the United Kingdom has been hit by a nuclear blast by an enemy nation. Not only is a large portion of the population dead,…
Little-Known Facts About the F-35 Lightning II Helmet – It Costs More Than a Ferrari!
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II experienced its first flight in December 2006, and it has since become an integral part of the US military.…
US Navy Successfully Recovers F-35C Lightning II from South China Sea
The US Navy has announced an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has been recovered from the South China Sea, just over a month after…
The 5 Deadliest Aircraft Carrier Fighters of All Time
The Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12 was the first to feature aerial bombardments. World War I, which began a few years later, also featured a fair…
The Lockheed XF-90: The Penetration Fighter That Never Was
At the beginning of the Cold War, the US predicted nuclear weapons would be used in the next major conflict. The Lockheed XF-90 was designed…
The Cruiser Aurora Signaled the Start of the Russian Revolution
The October Revolution was one of the key events of the larger Russian Revolution, and the Russian cruiser Aurora signaled its start. Constructed at the…
The Skipjack-Class Gave the US Navy An Edge in Underwater Combat
The Skipjack-class of American submarine was developed in the 1950s, bringing about a host of revolutionary features that became standard for future vessels. Named after…
The USS Antietam (CV-36) Earned Two Battle Stars During the Korean War
The USS Antietam (CV-36) was a member of the Essex-class of American aircraft carriers built during World War II. The class overall was very successful,…
Here’s Why Flying Aircraft Carriers Didn’t Work
Since World War II, aircraft carriers have been a naval staple, due to their ability to carry immense firepower and attack targets hundreds of miles…
UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopter Flies Without Pilots
For the first time, a Black Hawk helicopter has flown without a single human on board. The computer-piloted test was conducted as part of the…