The impressive OTO-Melara 76 mm naval gun was designed by the Italian defense company of the same name in the middle of the Cold War. Small Problems The cannon was highly successful from the start. However, it is said that the compact has accuracy and reliability issues with its maximum rate of fire. Despite its […] More
The USS Missouri was an Iowa-class battleship built for the US Navy and is one of the most historic battleships in the world. Here are five interesting facts about this legendary vessel: 1. The USS Missouri was the 4th Iowa-class battleship built and was the last of its kind The fifth and sixth battleship of […] More
Just outside Philadelphia International Airport is a shipyard that contained old and decrepit ships. The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard has been a vital naval shipyard for the US for almost two centuries. It is the resting place of the United States Navy’s most impressive vessels that fought countless wars, and carried fascinating […] More
Have you ever wondered which aircraft between the two iconic planes you’d rather fight in during WWII? Then here are ten categories to guide you in our decision: Speed P-38Es had a top speed of about 415 mph, while the most-produced variant of the Mosquito (FB Mk. VI) had a top speed of 380 mph. […] More
The C-2 Greyhound is a twin-engine high-wing cargo aircraft designed to carry supplies and passengers to and from aircraft carriers of the US Navy. Here are the 10 facts about the US Navy’s humble, heavy-duty workhorse: 1. Its main mission is Carrier Onboard Delivery It offers important logistic support to carrier strike groups and is […] More
The MiG-23 was the Soviet Union’s response to American and European third-generation fighters. However, it was plagued with a poor safety record, and unfortunate flying reputation, making it one of Russia’s worst fighters in history. Flogger Mikoyan-Gurevich’s MiG-23 fighter, with NATO code name “Flogger,” was initially intended as a response to the US Air Force’s […] More
South Korea’s KF-21’s airframe is as stealthy as any fourth-generation fighter. However, many wonder if it’s going to be a significant game-changer in the military aviation world, or simply a costly project. Here are five interesting facts about Korea’s new fighter jet: 1. The plane’s development kicked off in 2010 when North and South Korea […] More
In the world of highly classified military projects, the development of new aircraft has gone even more intense because of the veil of secrecy surrounding it. Here are the five most mysterious military aircraft today: NGAD The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program relates to the development of a sixth-generation military aircraft system made of […] More
With WWII nearing its end, some Allied pilots spotted flowing colored lights, chasing their every move during a nighttime mission at the French-German border. Here’s an interesting take about WWII’s most mysterious UFO encounter: Strange Beam of Light On November 27th, 1944, a flight crew aboard the British-made Bristol Beaufighter was flying over the Rhine […] More
The Vickers Windsor was an RAF heavy bomber during WWII, featuring the now famous ‘geodetic’ structure. Here are five facts that you need to know about this unique aircraft: 1. The top speed achieved by the aircraft was 317 miles per hour Although not as fast as initially specified, was a significant improvement for the […] More
During the height of WWI, Germany’s High Seas Fleet came head-to-head with the Grand Fleet of the Royal Navy, making it one of the biggest battleship battles in history. Knowing Their Place The Germans knew that their high seas fleet was inferior to the British Grand Navy. The British, in turn, didn’t feel compelled to […] More
A Normal Test Flight On January 25, 1966, Lockheed flight test specialist Jim Zwayer and pilot Bill Weaver were tasked to operate the SR-71. The two were to evaluate the Blackbird’s systems and procedures designed to reduce trim drag and improve high-Mach cruise performance. To achieve this, the Center-of-Gravity (CG) would be placed further aft […] More
