The Rarest World War Two Planes You’ve Never Heard Of

Luke Tomes and Louee Dessent went to the Battle of Britain Airshow with one goal in mind – to find the rarest and most unique aircraft that ever saw service in WWII. Here are the planes they found: 1. Bristol Blenheim The Blenheim was one of Britainโ€™s most used bombers in the earlier stages of […] More

Another 5 Insane German Aircraft Ideas That Never Took Off

1. Lippisch P.13a The P.13a was a coal-powered flying triangle designed to intercept Allied bombers and smash into them – yes, just like the Gotha Rammer. This time, however, its wings were expected to do the damage. Its wings were swept back at 60 degrees with a large singular fin and rudder fitted into where […] More

Five Insane German WWII Aircraft Ideas That Never Took Off

There was no shortage of ideas during WWII. The top minds of every country involved produced a lot of impressive aircraft, but that doesnโ€™t mean theyโ€™re incapable of designing something equally as terrible. With that said, here are five insane German aircraft ideas that understandably never took off: 1. Gotha Rammer Starting off the list […] More

The German Plane That Came Up Short

Near the end of WWII, Germany came up with a radically new idea for a fighter plane – one powered by turbojet engines. This new type of technology was almost unheard of and could give them the edge against the Allies – or maybe even turn the tides of war in their favor. Project 1065 […] More

Chinaโ€™s New H-20 Stealth Bomber is Worse Than You Think

China recently confirmed the existence of the Xian H-20, its first-ever long-range strategic stealth bomber. The new warbird is getting a lot of headlines being the worldโ€™s second bomber of the type, second only to the United States B-2 stealth bomber. But how did China get this technology in the first place? Is imitation the […] More

The Stealth Fighter Russia is Too Scared to Deploy?

The Soviet Union outlined the requirements for a next-generation fighter in the late 1970s. With the rising need for more advanced weaponry, the nation called for a multifunctional fighter with advanced ground attack capabilities. Two In One Two initiatives were created: the Multifunctional (MFI) and the Light (LFI) Frontline Fighters. Mikoyan began developing its MiG […] More

5 Facts About The Most Massive Helicopter Flown by the US Military

The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is the latest addition to the US militaryโ€™s heavy-lift helicopter fleet. It entered service just last year and aims to replace the famous CH-53E Super Stallion. Weighing in at 33,000 lbs but designed to lift nearly 14 tons, the King Stallion is a huge improvement from its predecessors.ย With that said, […] More

The B-47s Fatal Flaw

On paper, the B-47 was the most technologically advanced bomber the Allies possessed at the time. With six powerful jet engines, swept-back wings, and a top speed of 607 mph, the Boeing Stratojet had all the necessary characteristics to become Americaโ€™s next premiere strategic bomber. However, like any other aircraft, the B-47 had a fatal […] More

The King is Dead: Why the US is retiring the F-22 Raptor

Americaโ€™s decision to retire its most potent air superiority fighter has been a hot topic since its announcement. While the exact date hasnโ€™t been revealed to the public, one thing is for certain – the Raptorโ€™s days are limited. Hereโ€™s why: Unfortunate Start The F-22 came out of the USAFโ€™s Advanced Tactical Fighter Program in […] More

F-16 Fighter Jet: The Sky’s Ultimate Predator

Widely recognized as one of the most successful and versatile jet fighters ever produced, the F-16 Fighting Falcon continues to serve 25 other countries around the world. A testament to the aircraftโ€™s enduring popularity and effectiveness. Still Going Strongย  Despite being first introduced in the 1970s, the 4th-generation fighter is still able to keep up […] More

3 Facts About The Attack Helicopter With an Ejection Seat

The Kamov Ka-50, aka the Black Shark, is one of the most unique and versatile rotary-wing aircraft ever produced. Hereโ€™s why: 1. Known for its coaxial rotor system Coaxial rotors are mounted on top of each other and turn in opposite directions. The Ka-50โ€™s coaxial contra-rotating rotor system completely removes the need for a tail […] More

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