Read more about the article Just What Caused the F-82 Twin Mustang’s Distinct Appearance?

Just What Caused the F-82 Twin Mustang’s Distinct Appearance?

Before their 1953 withdrawal, 282 P-82s and F-82s were built, compared to roughly 15,000 P-51s (the same year the Korean Armistice was signed). F-82 Twin Mustang. Image Credit: Creative Commons.…

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Read more about the article The U.S. Armed Forces Possessed a Nuclear Cannon With Which To Confront Russia

The U.S. Armed Forces Possessed a Nuclear Cannon With Which To Confront Russia

The Atomic Cannon, often known as Atomic Annie, was fired only once. Its official name was the M65 280mm Motorized Heavy Gun. M65 Nuclear Weapon. Image Credit: US Military. Aircraft,…

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Read more about the article Could This Stealth Bomber Have A Bed And A Microwave Oven?
A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit refuels from a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The B-2 aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England, and will exercise there at U.S. Air Forces in Europe's forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Could This Stealth Bomber Have A Bed And A Microwave Oven?

The B-2 has a rich heritage of service to the United States military. Historically, a husband-and-wife team both flew B-2s. A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit refuels…

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Read more about the article Explanation of the “Flying Tank” Myth Around the Thunderbolt

Explanation of the “Flying Tank” Myth Around the Thunderbolt

Although it is getting on in years, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt is still one of the world's most heavily armed and armored planes. Image: Creative Commons. Some believe we…

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She Was Fast Enough To “Melt The Tires” (She Reached Mach 3.3)

Even though it had to be fixed constantly, the SR-71 Blackbird was a great example of American innovation. SR-71 spy plane. Image Credit: Creative Commons. The SR-71 Blackbird, the world's…

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