The P-51 Mustang is one of the best fighters that dominated the skies over Europe in World War II. The only thing that’s more important than this legendary plane is the brave men who flew it. This is a fantastic story of a P-47 and P-51 pilot who flew over 100 missions all over Europe. […] More
The X-15 was a North American-made hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft developed in the 1950s by the United States Air Force and NASA. Here are ten facts about the X-15: 1. First manned aircraft to reach hypersonic speeds It was the first manned aircraft to reach hypersonic speeds, with a top speed of up to Mach 6.7. […] More
The Apache has been THE preeminent attack helicopter for more than three decades. With so many years under its belt, one might ask if the Apache’s still got it. Advanced Attack Helicopter Program The US Army was determined to have its own advanced attack helicopter after the cancellation of the AH-56 Cheyenne. In August 1972, […] More
Over 1,400 Allied aircraft were sent to battle to take down the Germans at Saint Michael salient. However, the heavy rain made the terrain muddy, and the thick fog had it hard for the Allies to attack the German trenches. In retaliation, the Germans charged back with all their might. While the Germans may not know […] More
Why did the British persist with arming their aircraft with 0.303 machine guns for much of the Second World War? Arguments usually boil out to the following- British officials were incompetent, it was cheaper to use a surplus of World War I ammunition, and the .303 was just the best gun available to the Brits […] More
A Tutorial You Didn’t Need Have you ever wondered how WWII pilots started their Spitfires? If you did, then you’re in luck. John Romain takes us inside the Spitfire’s cockpit and teaches us how they used to start this beast up. First, they check if the undercarriage is selected to the down position. Elevator trims […] More
Though it might look “plain and simple”, this aircraft is considered to be one of the most important aircraft in the history of aeronautics. Of course, we are talking about the Bell X-1. Here are ten things you should know about this “boring” plane: 1. First aircraft to cross the sound barrier The X-1 was […] More
AmazingViz has compiled a list of the most feared fighter jets by generation. Here are the top 20 most noteworthy jets that caught our attention: 2nd Generation (Swept Wings, Range-Only Radar, Infrared Missiles) F-100 Super Sabre – The Sabre is the first of the Century Series of USAF jet fighters and was the first fighter […] More
The Avro Vulcan Bomber is one of the most famous British V bombers, well-known for its distinctive howl, delta wing, and with that its use in the Falklands conflict of 1982. During the war, it went through one of the longest bombing raids of any RAF aircraft flying from Ascension Island. But do you know […] More
The MH-53 Sea Dragon is one of the world’s biggest military helicopters. With a weight of over 40,000 pounds and spanning 100 feet in length, this thing is considered the King of the Sky. Here are the ten facts that you need to know about the Navy’s biggest helicopter: 1. It has two primary missions […] More
During the 1970s, during the Vietnam War, US intelligence picked up an incredibly skillful pilot named Colonel Tomb, one of the best pilots of the Vietnamese Air Force. Some said he was responsible for downing 14 American aircraft and earning him ace status. Stories about this most dangerous pilot America has ever faced spread far […] More
Built by McDonnell Douglas in the early 1970s, the F-15 Eagle can reach Mach 2.5 while flying over 65,000 feet and is still considered one of the most powerful fighter jets in the world today. Here’s how the Eagle’s story started: History Its story starts in the 60s, following the F-4’s poor combat performance during […] More
