Watch the Navy's Railgun Skip a 4-Ton Cart Like a Stone
The Navy's new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is a fully electric, magnetically-powered way of launching fighter jets and drones off an aircraft carrier and into the sky. It works based on the same basic principles of a railgun, while being distinct from the Navy's literal railgun. A …
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Inside the Most Expensive Plane Crash in History: How America’s Most Secretive Stealth Bomber Ended Up in Flames
This was the first—but probably not the last—multi-billion dollar crash. On February 23, 2008, at approximately 10:30 a.m. local time on the island of Guam, one of the most powerful aircraft in the world was in deep trouble. Moments after takeoff, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber known as Spirit of …
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The 18 Newest Guns Currently in Use by the US Military
The U.S. military embodies the military doctrine of constantly advancing and improving its technology to better equip its soldiers. This principle …
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Aircraft Launch from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Near Yemen
This footage was filmed and produced 27 March 2024. A remarkable video has emerged showcasing a close-up view of a military aircraft taking off from the US Army aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, positioned near Yemen. In a breathtaking display of precision and power, two aircraft catapulted into action within seconds, executing a flawless launch sequence. Captain Chowdah Hill, commander of the carrier, expressed his satisfaction at the seamless execution of the operation, stating, "The satisfaction of shooting four catapults…"
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Suicide Mission
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The Thousand-bomber Raid on Cologne in 1942
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Paradise found: Fly nonstop to Hawaii from $199 round-trip
There's a new fare sale to Hawaii that has some jaw-dropping prices for nonstop flights. This is a wide-ranging deal, with flights available from all …