How Do Stealth Aircraft Hide Their Engines From Enemy Radar & Heat Seeking Missiles?
When the military builds a stealth aircraft it needs to be invisible to radar and the tracking system on a missile. How do engineers manage this feat?
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Who Makes The F-35 Fighter Jet And How Many Does The US Have?
The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter jet developed by not one but multiple companies all across the globe. It's truly a global collaboration.
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How Many Gallons Of Water Does A Firefighting Plane Hold?
Firefighting planes are front-line combatants when a wildfire breaks out. They come in a wide variety of sizes, and their capacity is equally varied.
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Why Does The Boeing 747 Have A Hump?
In the sleekly aerondynamic world of aviation, it looks a bit odd, but the Boeing 747 has a hump atop it. The reason goes back to the 1960s.
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Why Are Private Jet Airports Called FBOs?
Private jet airports have lots of amenities, as well as an acronym, FBO, that doesn't have an obvious explanation. Here's where the term "FBO" came from.
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Why You'll Never See A Jet Engine On A Ship
Cargo and cruise ships take weeks to cross the Atlantic, while jet airliners make the same trip in a few short hours. Why don't ships use jet engines?
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What Was The Worst Accident In US Aviation History? (And What Caused It?)
Despite some highly-publicized incidents, flying commercially is still safer than traveling by car. What was the worst aviation disaster in American history?
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How The AH-1 Cobra Attack Chopper Evolved From The UH-1 Huey Military Transport
The AH-1 Cobra is an attack helicopter that started service for the United States Army during the Vietnam War. It's closely related to the UH-1 Huey.
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Here's What The F-22 Raptor's Cockpit Really Looks Like
The F-22 Raptor is an advanced fighter jet that the United States won't even export to its allies, so few have seen inside its cockpit besides the pilots.
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Did Subaru Ever Make Airplanes? A Look At The Company's History In Aviation
Subaru is most widely known for making automobiles, but the company's roots in aviation are deep. In fact, they stretch back well over a century.
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The 5 Fastest Russian And Soviet Jets, Ranked By Top Speed
The Soviet Union and subsequent Russian Federation built some of the fastest jets to ever take to the air and not all of them were fighter jets.
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The Design Feature That Gave The F-18 Super Hornet The Nickname Rhino
Is it bulky, with a thick hide, and does it love to wallow in the mud? Just why did the Navy's F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet get the nickname "Rhino"?
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B-21 Vs. B-2: What's The Difference Between These US Stealth Bombers?
The B-21 Raider is the next stealth bomber for the United States Air Force, succeeding the B-2 Spirit. These two bombers look similar, but how do they compare?
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The US Navy Is Replacing Its MH-60 Seahawks With These Army Military Choppers
The MH-60 Seahawks has been in service to the military for over 40 years. Here's what will replace it, what it will be capable of, and when you can expect it.
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Why Did German WW2 Fighter Planes Have Spirals On The Nose?
The spirals on the noses of German fighter planes in World War II weren't a fashion statement. They had some very practical reasons for being there.
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An F18 Fighter Jet Just Fell Off The USS Harry S. Truman - Here's How Much It Cost
An F18 fighter jet just fell off the USS Harry S. Truman, and if you're wondering, it's not a cheap accident. Here's everything you need to know.
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What Engine Was In The Legendary Spitfire Fighter Plane?
The Supermarine Spitfire had an excellent engine that even ended up being installed in American combat aircraft. It made the Spitfire as good as it was.
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Why Were German WW2 Planes Painted Yellow?
You might expect a warplane to be pained in drab, neutral colors that fade into the background. But that's not what Germany did with its WW2 planes. Here's why.
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World War 2's Worst Bomber Was Basically A Flying Coffin
America has made many great airplanes, but this wasn't one of them. Toward the war's end, many of them went straight from the production line to the junkyard.
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Are Old, Heavily Used Airplanes Still Safe And Dependable?
The age of an airplane can certainly affect it, but dependability comes down to a number of factors.
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What Limits The Top Speed Of Many Helicopters & How Does The V-280 Valor Solve It?
The Blackhawk helicopter is about to be replaced by the tiltrotor V-280 in the U.S. military. The new aircraft is much faster, but is that all there is to it?
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How Long Can A Helicopter Hover In Place? (And What Is The Record?)
We've seen helicopters hover both in movies and in real life rescues, even briefly. When put to the test, how long can helicopters actually do it for?
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The Reason Why Most Airlines Don't Fly Over Russia
For the last few years, many of the world's airlines have been taking longer and costlier routes around Russian airspace. Why don't planes fly over Russia?
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Why Do The Cockpit Windows Open On Some Aircraft?
You might be surprised to see large passenger airliners with cockpit windows that open. Here's why some cockpit windows open, and how it's done safely.
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What Does The 'JF' In The JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Stand For?
The 'JF' in the name of the JF-17 Thunder Fighter is more than just a naming designation, it acknowledges why the jet came to be and what it's meant for.
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What Is The Most Popular Jet Engine And Why Is It Found On So Many Planes?
There are many planes that help you fly the friendly skies, and most of them have same engines. Here's what engine and why they're so popular.
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How Much Did It Cost The Military To Build The B-29 Superfortress? (And Why Was It So Expensive?)
The B-29 Superfortress was a superstar during World War II, paving the way for the Allies' success. It wasn't cheap to produce by any means, however.
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