Can The Chinook Helicopter Land On Water?
The CH-47 Chinook is a large utility helicopter that fills multiple roles for the military and civilian services, but can it actually land on the water?
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Stories By Jonathan H. Kantor
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What Supersonic Missile Is Ukraine Using To Take Down Russian Fighter Jets From Drone Boats?
The war in Ukraine is still in full swing, and there is a Ukrainian supersonic missile taking down Russian jets. Here's everything you need to know.
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Here's Why Lockheed Martin's New Precision Strike Missile Will Be An Absolute Game Changer
With the Ukraine war still going, Lockheed Martin's new precision strike missile might be a game changer. Here's everything you need to know.
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Here's Why ICBMs Are So Hard To Shoot Down
President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system sounds appealing, but shooting down ICBMs is easier said than done — here's why it's so tough.
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How The Chinese Accidentally Invented Gunpowder
Gunpowder has been used for centuries, but did you know that the Chinese invented it by complete accident? Here's everything you need to know about the history.
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How Many Su-57 Fighter Jets Does Russia Have?
The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is an impressive Russian military jet, but exactly how many of these fighters does the nation have available at its disposal?
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The Power Symbol Actually Has A Pretty Cool Meaning
Ever wondered what the power symbol actually means? It’s more than just a button -- discover the surprising history behind this iconic design.
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Fury: America's New Superweapon Is A True Technological Marvel
Anduril Technologies is in the process of developing a superweapon it's calling Fury, which will be the first vehicle of its kind. It's quite the marvel.
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The US Military's New Attack Drone Can Drop Its Own Precision Bomblets
The U.S. military is getting a new drone that can drop small precision bombs on its targets strong enough to destroy targets that aren't armored.
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Why The Military's Black Knight Transformer (A Flying Jeep) Never Took Off
The Black Knight was rough and durable ground transport that also would have had flight capability. Here's everything we know about this versatile machine.
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F-15 Eagle Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?
The F-15 Eagle is an outlier even among advanced fighter jets, moving so swiftly it has never been shot down in combat. Here's how fast it can fly.
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The DARPA Drone Ship That Could Change Naval Surface Warfare Forever
The DARPA-built USX-1 is a drone ship that was built to run without any crew aboard. Here's everything we know about this next evolution of naval warfare.
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Which Fighter Jets Can Do The Cobra Maneuver?
The Cobra Maneuver is more than just a stunt to look cool during shows, but how realistic is it to pull off and which fighter jets are capable?
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China's New Stealth Helicopter Exists Thanks To Osama Bin Laden - Here's Why
History's twists and turns can end up heading in surprising directions. Here's the link between China's new stealth helicopter and Osama bin Laden.
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What Was So Special About Ironclad Ships And Are There Any Left Today?
Early in the Civil War, two ironclad ships faced off in a battle that would change naval warfare forever. What made ironclad ships so special? And are any left?
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Why The Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket Used By The F-86D Fighter Jet Carried The 'Mighty Mouse' Nickname
The Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket had the peculiar nickname "Mighty Mouse," which is an interesting choice. So, why did the military call it Mighty Mouse?
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Which Country Owns The Most Number Of Oil Rigs?
Oil rigs keep the black gold pumping out of the ground at a steady clip, but who owns the most oil rigs? There's one leader that's far ahead of everyone else.
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How Fast Can A Hypersonic Missile From China Reach The US?
There's not a lot of time between a launch and impact to detect and intercept a hypersonic missile, begging the question, "how fast can they reach from China?"
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Can Helicopters Carry Air-To-Air Missiles?
Helicopters are useful for all sorts of things in time of war, from strafing the ground to evacuating the wounded. But can they also use air-to-air missiles?
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What's The Phoenix Missile And How Did It Change Air Combat Forever?
It didn't rise from ashes, but America's Phoenix missile did everything ever asked of it ... including, oddly enough, helping a sworn U.S. enemy.
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How Do Fighter Jets And Other Aircraft Refuel In The Air?
Fighter jets (and other aircraft, like helicopters) often have to travel extreme distances, so how do they stay fueled? Easy. They refuel in the air.
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What Is The Largest Oil Tanker In The World And How Much Oil Can It Carry?
Oil tankers are the unsung heroes of the energy sector as they carry crude oil across the ocean. What is the largest oil tanker and how much can it carry?
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Can Civilians Buy Military Vehicles?
You might expect that regular civilians flat-out cannot buy military vehicles or aircraft. The reality is a bit more complicated than a binary answer.
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Why The US Military Canceled The M10 Booker Tank
The M10 Booker was a light tank previously purchased by the U.S. Army, but it was recently canceled by order of the Secretary of the Army. Here's why.
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Why Do Fighter Jets Fly So Low?
If you've ever seen a fighter jet doing some training, you might have noticed that they fly pretty low to the ground. Well, there's a reason for that.
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What Was The First Cruise Missile And Was It An Effective Weapon?
Cruise missiles are a core piece of military machinery in the modern world, but they're older than you may think. This was the first cruise missile ever made.
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What Is The Largest Military Helicopter In The World And How Many Soldiers Can It Carry?
The U.S.' CH-53K King Stallion is big, but it's not the largest military chopper out there. Here's what you should know about the biggest heli of them all.
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