The United States Air Force announced in 2009 that it would cease production of the F-22 Raptor. The decision to cease production of the iconic warbird was met with some controversy, as the aircraft was considered the most advanced fighter jet in the world at the time. However, there are several reasons why the US […] More
The F-15 Eagle is widely regarded as one of the best jet fighters of all time. It has been in service with the USAF since 1976 and has proven its worth in numerous conflicts, including the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the war in Afghanistan. The fighter’s sleek lines and distinctive silhouette have made […] More
A boost-glide concept that can be considered an intercontinental spaceplane – this was one of Germany’s many attempts to strike America during WWII. Germany’s Silbervogel, also known as the “Silver Bird,” was a concept for a suborbital bomber intended to be launched vertically using a rocket-powered sled, which would propel the aircraft to a high […] More
You probably know the famous British planes from World War II. Still, less is known about the British technology that helped them win the war. Here are some of the underappreciated technology from WWII: Water Injections Initially figured out in Britain by Sir Harry Ricardo, the biggest contributions from water injection were seen in US […] More
During World War II, approximately 200 Allied planes crashed in North Australia, and up to this day, some are still missing, their whereabouts unknown, along with the crew that died in these crashes. Australian marine explorer Ben Cropp and his team have come across at least one of its warbirds. They’ve found a sunken wing […] More
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
More than 90 Islamic State terrorists stationed in a Libyan training camp were doing their business as usual when dozens of explosions hit the base. They were attacked by the B2 Stealth Bomber, America’s most lethal aircraft, and it only took three of these planes to create complete chaos. Top Secret Takeoff A group 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
On November 26. 2022, the Gerald R. Ford-class vessel proved her worth as the most sophisticated carrier in the world after a successful NATO exercise with Allied Nations. In fact, the Navy wants to replace its Nimitz-class carriers with the Gerald R. Ford class in the following decade and expects it to serve past 2100. […] More
The RQ-4 GLOBAL HAWK is the US’ biggest unmanned aerial vehicle, and the Air Force’s go-to eye in the sky. It’s a high altitude long endurance and remotely piloted aircraft featuring an integrated sensor suite that gives an all-weather, day or night intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance also known as ISR capability. Specifications The fuselage uses […] More
