On July 8, 2022, an F-18 Super Hornet was swept out from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman, causing a 60-million-dollar aircraft to sink at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. A Rare Incident On July 8, 2022, a strange incident happened. An F-18 Super Hornet was blown away from the USS Harry […] More
Ever wondered which plane was shot down the most by the Luftwaffe in World War II? How about the other 19 most shot-down Allied planes? According to some sources, the Luftwaffe claimed just shy of 68,000 Allied aircraft were destroyed. Although this list is by no means perfect, it gives you a good idea of […] 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
On June 19, 1944, when the First Battle of the Philippine Sea was raging on, Lieutenant Alex Vraciu aboard his Grumman F6F Hellcat, spotted a formation of Japanese dive bombers bound for a carrier. He intercepted three hostile formations at full speed, tearing them with his six .50-caliber machine guns, and one by one, they […] More
In 1940, Robert Jean Marie de La Rochefoucauld fed France to escape the Gestapo forces. He would then come back three years later, becoming a lethal French resistance operative trained by the British to do sabotage and reconnaissance missions on enemy territory, and would become the greatest French saboteur. Escaping France After France fell in […] More
The sudden leap in aviation technology during World War I and the onset of World War II led the Royal Air Force (RAF) to believe that any future conflict could be won by air supremacy alone. On December 1939, 22 Vickers Wellington bombers were sent to the sheltered German area in the North Sea. Allied […] More
The Brewster Buffalo is known to be one of the worst, if not the worst aircraft used in World War II. While the Buffalo had its drawbacks, it was also the victim of poor timing, company mismanagement, and the air staff’s obsession to put as many extras into it. Origins The Buffalo’s origins can be […] More
