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 Britain’s most used bombers in the earlier stages of […] More
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
There was no shortage of ideas during WWII. The top minds of every country involved produced a lot of impressive aircraft, but that doesn’t mean they’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
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
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 world’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 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
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is the latest addition to the US military’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. With that said, […] More
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 America’s next premiere strategic bomber. However, like any other aircraft, the B-47 had a fatal […] More
America’s decision to retire its most potent air superiority fighter has been a hot topic since its announcement. While the exact date hasn’t been revealed to the public, one thing is for certain – the Raptor’s days are limited. Here’s why: Unfortunate Start The F-22 came out of the USAF’s Advanced Tactical Fighter Program in […] More
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 aircraft’s enduring popularity and effectiveness. Still Going Strong Despite being first introduced in the 1970s, the 4th-generation fighter is still able to keep up […] More
In this day and age, having your own stealth fighter is seen as more of a necessity. America has plenty and so do Britain, Russia, and China. So what’s stopping Iran from doing the same? Ten years of development The Conqueror F-313 is Iran’s planned stealth fighter aircraft that they unveiled ten years ago. Ten […] More
The Kamov Ka-50, aka the Black Shark, is one of the most unique and versatile rotary-wing aircraft ever produced. Here’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-50’s coaxial contra-rotating rotor system completely removes the need for a tail […] More
