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How internal weapons bays replaced hardpoints on modern aircraft
Internal bays are far harder to use than simple hardpoints—but can help to keep a stealth plane stealthy, while external weapons light up on enemy radar.
Modern aircraft carriers rely on advanced navigation tech, but the U.S. Navy still trains for scenarios where GPS and radar ...
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These are the 10 most expensive passenger planes to ever fly
In the modern era of commercial air travel, large passenger “jumbo jets” regularly cost hundreds of millions of dollars—but ...
The Tornado—developed as a multinational partnership between the United Kingdom, West Germany, and Italy—proved itself to be a highly adaptable platform, fit for a wide range of combat roles. The most ...
Here's why this large narrowbody aircraft features integrated airstairs in 2025.
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The 10 Biggest Aircraft Carriers to Ever Set Sail
Although “aircraft carriers” come in many sizes and shapes, the largest and most advanced supercarriers all fit a ...
Explore seven military aircraft that define modern airpower through speed, sensors, payload, and battlefield dominance.
Modern aircraft carriers operated by the United States Navy are massive, highly advanced floating cities capable of extending the nation's might across the globe. The latest addition to the fleet, the ...
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