Can A Missile From Iran Reach The US?
With tensions heating up, it's natural to wonder whether a missile launched from Iran could reach United States soil. That's just one potential target.
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How Deep Can A Bunker Buster Bomb Go?
Bunker buster bombs are, as their name implies, designed to penetrate underground and destroy bunkers. And you might be wondering just how deep they go.
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How Long Does It Take An Aircraft Carrier To Cross The Atlantic?
Aircraft carriers like the USS Gerald R. Ford rank as some of the largest warships ever. How long does it take such a hulking beast to cross the Atlantic?
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SR-71 Blackbird: What Is The Top Speed Of The World's Fastest Jet?
The SR-71 Blackbird spy plane is renowned for being the fastest military aircraft ever to enter service. It had no business flying as fast as it did.
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How One Accident Blew Up A Nuclear Missile Silo In Arkansas
A seemingly harmless everyday accident was responsible for the destruction of an Arkansas nuclear missile silo. Here's how the incident happened.
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The US Army Is Building A Nuclear Microreactor — Here's Why That's Important
If you thought nuclear power was a thing of the past, think again. The U.S. is working on a microreactor using the technology and it could have ripple effects.
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What Missiles Do F-22 Fighter Jets Carry? (And Are They Big Enough To Carry Nukes?)
The F-22 is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the U.S.' arsenal. What munitions do F-22 pilots have access to, and does it include nukes?
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Why Was The Concorde Discontinued & How Many Crashed When In Operation?
The Concorde was the world's longest-serving supersonic airliner. It could cross the Atlantic in record time. Learn why this particular plane was discontinued.
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Why Modern Fighter Jets Don't Eject Spent Shell Casings
The shell casings from fighter jets aren't ejected after weapons are fired, but that raises the question of where the used ammo goes and why it's collected.
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What Is A 4.5 Generation Fighter Jet & What Makes It Different From 5th Gen Aircraft?
Military fighter jets have been separated into different generations, with the 5th generation being the newest and 4.5 being something different.
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How Many Fighter Jets Does Iran Have?
Israel and Iran have rarely been on the same side of any conflict. If things escalate in the region, exactly what fighter jets and how many could Iran use?
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This Is The First Stealth Fighter Jet Authorized To Carry Nukes For The US
The nuclear triad is a key pillar in the U.S.'s defense strategy and for the first time, a stealth fighter has been authorized to carry them.
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America's Deadliest Aircraft From Every Aerial War
The United States has been a part of multiple major conflicts throughout history and in each one there was a clear MVP in the air. These are them.
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How Many F-22 Raptors Does The US Air Force Have?
The F-22 Raptor was a cutting-edge stealth fighter when it debuted in 2005. Despite its strengths, the U.S. Air Force doesn't have as many as you might expect.
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Why Do Some Russian Fighter Jets Have Tires On Wings?
Tires on the wings of a jet may seem like an odd choice, but Russia is putting wheels on top of their fighters for a very smart defensive reason.
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The US' Newest Weapon Can Sink Any Ship In Seconds
A new weapon developed for the U.S. military can retrofit large bombs into guided missiles making them deadly for enemy naval vessels. Here's what we know.
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This Is The Largest Military Tank Ever Made
While a true monster of a tank never saw the light of day, the largest military tank ever made is still impressively massive. Here's what it weighed.
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How Much Damage Can A Ballistic Missile Do And Can It Be Stopped?
What kind of damage is a ballistic missile actually capable of and what options are there to stop one after it has already been launched at a target?
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What Does The Inside Of An M4 Sherman Tank Look Like?
The M4 Sherman Tank is one of the most prolific battle tanks in military history, but few people beyond tank operators have seen its interior.
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Just How Powerful Is Russia's Iskander Missile? (And Where Did It Get Its Nickname From?)
Russia's Iskander missile is named after Alexander the Great. It has a limited ranged and can be equipped with conventional or nuclear payloads.
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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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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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