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The general public remembers military aircraft because of their appearance. Pilots, on the other hand, remember certain aircraft by the way they handled.
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The Pacific Ocean is the largest on the planet, and the U.S. Navy has to cross it quite often, which an American aircraft carrier can do pretty quickly.
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Before the United States president rode around in a bulletproof limousine, some got to do their own driving, and this president had a unique device in his car.
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The U-2 spy plane flies at staggering altitudes for reconnaissance missions. Here's why pilots of these special planes require space suits during flight.
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Adding a sidecar to your motorcycle might sound simple, but there’s more to it than just bolting one on. Here’s what you should know before making the move.
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When the U.S. military doesn't have need for certain vehicles, it parks them in the middle of the Mojave desert in California. There's a good reason for this.
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Sears was once one of the most prominent retailers for home goods in the country, but today it feels like a relic, with only a handful of stores still open.
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Not every military helicopter can be as well-loved as the Huey or the Black Hawk. The CH-37 Mojave from the 1950s rarely gets any love, and here's why.
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For all of the massive bomber and cargo aircraft in the military, the one with the largest wingspan was developed during World War II and never saw combat.
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Treasure hunters have gone on adventure after adventure for 12 seasons of The Curse of Oak Island, and it's all been aided by these metal detectors.
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When Aston Martin started naming its best cars with words that start with a "V," it was a conscious and deliberate decision to signify the best of the best.
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The legendary B-2 Bomber is known for its stealth, but it once was known for being susceptible to issues caused by rain.
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Choosing a number as the name of a gas station brand may not be everyone's first choice, but the orange and white globe has some history behind it's titular 76.
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The Soviet T-35 was a massive, multi-turreted mechanical monster, but it was also slow, prone to mechanical failure, and was ineffective on the battlefield.
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Electromagnetic catapult systems are the next generation of aircraft carrier technology that America is leveraging. The number of carriers with is surprising.
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You've probably noticed WW2 pilots flying with open canopies in old war films. There's a surprising reason behind it, and it wasn't for show but survival.
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Henry Ford didn't just revolutionize the automobile; his company also played a big part in civil aviation before dropping out just as quickly as it entered.
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Word has spread that the USS Missouri, a World War II era battleship, is being reactivated and sent to the Mediterranean Sea to help in a conflict.
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Basic autopilot systems have existed for almost as long as powered flight, with the first gyroscopic model by Lawrence Sperry first used in 1912.
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There are plenty of strange language differences between America and England. A perfect example is that across the pond, sedans are called "saloons."
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Night vision goggles are a relatively important component for troops in the military and it's surprising how long they've been around to give soldiers an edge.
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You probably don't expect Oldsmobiles to fetch much at auction, but you'd be wrong — you just have to turn back the clock and look at a really old example.
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NASCAR is strongly associated with Florida because of Daytona, but the state of North Carolina has a stronger claim to the sport than the Sunshine State.
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Bonneville Speedway is legendary for petrolheads and fans of top speed records. But where is it, and why is it so great for chasing land speed records?
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You may occasionally encounter a motorcyclist on the road with an oversized safety pin stuck to their clothing. Does it have a meaning or practical purpose?
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The Fiat Panda is already know as a vehicle for the smaller driver, but Andrea Marazzi's slimmed down model takes the width down to under 20 inches.
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Most of us likely don't associate military helicopters with food, so having one called the "Flying Banana" is quite odd. But where did that nickname come from?
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