13 Militaries With The Most Helicopters In Service, Ranked
These militaries have the largest helicopter fleets, complementing fighter jet forces and bolstering airpower projection both regionally and globally.
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This Is The Largest Plane To Ever Land On An Aircraft Carrier (And What It's Used For)
It normally needed a runway nearly twice as long as the deck of an aircraft carrier. But the Navy wanted to see if this plane could land there. So it did.
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What Are Lakota Helicopters Used For & Does The US Army Still Fly Them?
The Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota is something of a jack of all trades in the helicopter world and has become a prominent aircraft for the military.
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What Is A Wingman Drone And How Does It Work With Fighter Jets?
The future of aerial combat in the military looks like it could be increasingly unmanned. Wingman drones are a step in that direction. Here's what we know.
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Why Did Some Spitfire Planes Have Clipped Wings?
The Spitfire was a thing of beauty from the moment it debuted. But beauty doesn't help in combat, and some later versions had clipped wings. Here's why.
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What Does The Inside Of A Eurofighter Typhoon Jet Look Like?
The Eurofighter Typhoon is what's considered a 4.5-generation fighter jet, which means it's nearly as advanced as a fifth-gen. Which explains its cockpit.
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Why Most Helicopters Take Off Nose Down, Explained
Helicopters take off with their nose pointed down, and that's not by accident. Here's a look at why these aircraft need to take off at this angle.
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Why The MiG-21 Was The Most Feared Soviet Fighter Jet During The Vietnam War
The MiG-21 was more than a nuisance for the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, it was the prime target. Unfortunately, it had the F-4's number.
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No, Planes Don't Avoid The Bermuda Triangle: Separating Fact From Fiction
The Bermuda Triangle has been blamed for several aviation accidents to occur in the region. But planes don't actually avoid the Bermuda Triangle.
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How Effective Was America's First Fighter Jet In Air-To-Air Combat?
America's first combat plane built with a turbojet engine was the first in multiple way, including being the first jet built in large quantities for the USAF.
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The Key Reason Fighter Jet Canopies Aren't Bulletproof
With all of today's technology, a bulletproof fighter-jet canopy would be simple to make. So why don't fighters have them? And what planes do?
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India's HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Big Potential & Failed Expectations
The Indian Air Force's recent conflicts have brought to light the dire straits of its fighter jet supply, filled with outdated aircraft and dismal future plans.
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Here's What The Next-Gen Stealth Fighter Set To Trump America's F-35 Will Look Like
While the United States works on the sixth-generation F-47, the U.K is developing its own next-gen fighter jet that aims to outperform the F-35B.
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What's The Most Expensive Private Jet Ever Made & Who Owns It?
It's not easy to find the most expensive private jet because the super-rich value their privacy. We've found it and it's as luxurious as you'd expect.
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Power Lines Can Cause Helicopter Crashes, But This Tool Helps Prevent Them
Flying helicopters at low altitude means there's an ever-present risk of wire strikes, though many aircraft come equipped with equipment to protect pilots.
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13 Fighter Jets With The Most Weapons
Despite their agility, the most advanced fighter jets in the world can carry an astounding amount of weaponry, from missiles to bombs to bullets and more.
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How Fast Is The F22 Raptor Fighter Jet? A Look At Its Top Speed & Acceleration Times
The F-22 Raptor is one of the most recognized fighter jets in the world. It's known for its low observability and maneuverability, but its speed also shines.
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Why Does The B-52 Bomber Have Eight Engines?
Eight engines might be an iconic look, but the B-52 Bomber didn't get outfitted with that setup for aesthetics. Here's why it needed more hardware than average.
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What Happens To Used Fighter Jets Retired By The USAF?
Even the most cutting-edge fighter jet eventually becomes outdated. But how does the U.S. Air Force dispose of used fighter jets that aren't fit for service?
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10 Of The Fastest NATO Fighter Jets, Ranked By Top Speed
NATO is a force of nature in the global military, and as such features a deep pool of fighter jets with top speeds many would need to see to believe.
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How Much Weight Can An Apache Helicopter Lift?
The AH-64 Apache is the most advanced American military helicopter and is heavily armed. As such, the aircraft needs to be able to carry quite a bit.
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5 Of The Latest Swing-Wing Fighter Jets To Enter Military Service
Swing-wing fighter jets, planes that can change the sweep angle of its wings in flight, are a fascinating thing. Here are the five latest to enter the military.
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What Is The Top Speed Of The US Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet?
A more advanced version of the Hornet, the US Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet is a multirole fighter jet that provided air superiority.
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Here's Every Military Helicopter Sikorsky Makes
Sikorsky is one aviation's oldest names, and the manufacturer continues to build iconic airframes and futuristic prototypes as part of Lockheed Martin.
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Why Jet Engines Are Getting Bigger And Bigger
Jet engines have become bigger and bigger since they were first developed in the 1940s. Why do modern jets have such big engines and what are the advantages?
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Could China's Quantum Radar See Through US Stealth? How The Tech Theoretically 'Works'
Stealth aircraft have a unique advantage in that they can't be detected by radar, but that could be about to change thanks to advances in quantum technology.
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All About The F-20 Tigershark: The Fighter Jet That Was Doomed To Fail
The F-20 Tigershark was meant to rival the Soviet Union's MiG fighters, but it never got off the ground; here's the obscure fighter jet's story.
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