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Founded in December 1939, Pilatus airplanes has been manufacturing airplanes ever since. A Swiss firm was formed under a new contract to build Supermarine Spitfires for the Swiss Army. The aircraft was first built and maintained for the Swiss Army. The business eventually shifted to producing aircraft for more niche markets. short takeoff and landing … Read more
Summary and Key Points: Despite ending production in 2011 after only 195 units, the F-22 Raptor—the first operational fifth-generation fighter in history—remains one of the world’s best air superiority fighters. However, its production was discontinued due to post-Cold War budget constraints. -The F-22 will eventually be phased out as the US Air Force focuses on … Read more
Summary and Key Points: The USS John C. Stennis’s overhaul and refueling, initially set for completion by August 2025, will now extend to October 2026 due to COVID-related delays and industrial challenges. -With this expansion, the carrier repair is the second largest work since 2001. By reconstructing the USS George Washington as a model, the U.S.S. … Read more
In the mid-1930s, the Douglas Aircraft Company introduced the DC-3, revolutionizing air travel and capturing the public’s imagination. Transcontinental and Western Airlines (TWA) inquired about the new aircraft, and Donald Douglas was approached by American Airlines CEO C.R. Smith got a call. Boeing refused to sell the twin-engine Boeing Model 247 to other airlines until … Read more
Sedona is home to grand canyons, rugged peaks, and a variety of spiritual practitioners. However, a city in northern Arizona can occasionally suffer from being limited to what it is, but not always. You see, this is a great place for artists to find inspiration. Likewise for spiritual people seeking a deeper energy bond and … Read more
Perhaps the most recognizable commercial airliner is the Boeing 747. Millions of people have been transported by the jumbo jet over the past 50 years. The fact that Boeing no longer manufactures the 747 may surprise you given its enduring appeal and iconic reputation. The corporation has decided to retire its most famous plane for … Read more
Summary and Main Idea: India, the world’s largest democracy and fifth largest economy, is under threat from a nuclear-armed Pakistan and a hostile China. Developing fifth-generation fighter jets is part of its military modernization drive, although domestic efforts have slowed. India would prefer to have the American F-35, but the acquisition of the Russian S-400 … Read more
One of the most iconic battleships in American history, the Battleship New Jersey, is returning to its home state after a complete renovation at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. USS New Jersey (BB-62), America’s most decorated battleship, has a rich and varied history spanning decades of service and numerous conflicts. USS New Jersey was an Iowa-class … Read more
The P-51 Mustang represents strength, craftsmanship and creativity. One of the most famous aircraft of all time, its name is etched in aviation history. Aviation buffs will always cherish the journey of the P-51, from its humble origins to becoming a great force in World War II. During World War II, the combat performance of … Read more
Summary and Key Details: The five-megaton Kannikin explosion, the United States’ largest underground nuclear test, took place on November 6, 1971, on Amchitka Island, Alaska. A warhead was being tested for the Spartan anti-ballistic missile system. -President Nixon overruled political and environmental concerns and ordered the test; This resulted in local seismic activity but met … Read more
