The Northrop Tacit Blue was a technology demonstrator aircraft that delivered important stealth and reconnaissance-minded data between 1982-1985. However, only one model was developed, along with an incomplete aircraft on reserve. Here are the five interesting facts about the most unstable aircraft ever flown: 1. It was a top-secret program Although it had a limited […] More
Long-range heavy bombers such as the B-52 C were used by US Air Force for classified projects during the Cold War. It was used to carry a one-of-a-kind payload known as the Flashback Test Vehicle. The US had secretly developed its most ambitious project yet, a 100-megaton bomb that uses this unique device as means […] More
The Junkers G.38 is a massive German four-engine transport aircraft. Two were constructed in pre-World War II Germany and flew as commercial transport within Europe in the years that lead up to WWII. But what set it apart, was how it was built. It was a mega bomber with windows on its wings. Here are […] More
The Avro 549 Aldershot was Avro’s first post-war military aircraft and was developed as a long-range, single-engine heavy bomber. ‘ Design The Aldershot was powered by a single 650 horsepower Rolls-Royce Condor 3. It was also notably the first aircraft that features a metal fuselage structure. The rear was clad in doped fabric, meanwhile, the […] More
1. Decided to be a pilot when she was young Campbell dreamt of being a fighter pilot when she was just in fifth grade. However, her dream didn’t stop there – ultimately, she wanted to become a pilot to be an astronaut. 2. First flew the T-37 She spent the first year of training operating […] More
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the only production-built US Air Force warplane designed primarily for close air support. It has excellent maneuverability for high accuracy, along with a slow top speed of 420 miles per hour. Here are some facts about the only plane the US Air Force has never been able to […] More
The USS Tang was a Balao-class diesel-electric submarine with a crew of up to 10 officers and 80 enlisted men. It was one of the largest submarine classes within the US Navy. Here are five facts About the most successful WWII submarine: 1. It had a promising career On the Tang’s first-ever war patrol in […] More
1. Size of Holes Initially, the SBD’s flaps would cause its tail to shake violently during an attacking dive, highly affecting the bomber’s accuracy. After some time, they finally realized that putting 3in-diameter holes in its flaps would slow the Dauntless down without causing too much drag. 2. Wings Don’t Fold Nobody can blame anyone […] More
Reporting For Duty Loyce Edward Deen first worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Douglas Aircraft Company before he joined the US Navy. Deen underwent basic training in San Diego and enrolled in a gunner’s school to learn about the weapons systems aboard the Grumman TBF Avenger. On April 29, 1944, Deen reported for […] More
The Siege of Huế On January 31, 1968, a massive group of North Vietnamese soldiers launched an offensive against the fortified city of Huế. They successfully occupied almost all of the city for several weeks while resisting the South Vietnamese and US troops’ advancements. Why Huế? The city was the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam. […] More
The US has decommissioned three Littoral Combat Ships, all of them being relatively new to the scene. Here are five reasons why: 1. Way Over Budget A decade ago, the US Navy originally projected the ship’s cost to be around $220 million. However, by June 2009, the development and construction of USS Independence were 220% […] More
Simple, Sturdy, and Reliable The Soviets aimed to close the gap between Western fighters by introducing the MiG-21. The aircraft could achieve Mach 2 speeds and had unique triangular delta wings. Its simple yet effective, and cheap design allowed it to become the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in history. First Time Ever In total, the […] More
