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How the F-111 Aardvark Helped Pioneer Multirole Aircraft
The Aardvark was the first airplane to incorporate specific design features to make it multirole capable. When it comes to pioneering aircraft in the U.S. military’s history, the F-111 Aardvark ...
The billion-dollar problem that neither Albanese nor Dutton wants to become a big issue
The world order is shifting under our politicians' feet, yet neither leader appears keen to discuss one key issue.
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Flying Dorito Stealth Bomber: Meet the Navy’s A-12 Avenger II
The US Navy’s pursuit of carrier-launched drones dates back to the 1980s with the A-12 Avenger II, a planned stealthy bomber ...
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The F/A-18 Hornet: Inside the Navy Plane that Almost Never Flew
The Air Force passed on the YF-17 prototype, preferring the more agile F-16. But Navy planners liked it—ultimately ...
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The Navy Built a Record 50 Jeep Casablanca-Class Aircraft Carriers for 1 Reason
Escort carriers, also known as “Jeep Carriers,” were smaller, lightly armored WWII aircraft carriers built quickly to support larger naval operations. -The U.S. Navy produced about 120 escort carriers ...