Between the 1970s and 1990s, many major airlines added Tri-Jets to their fleets due to their growing popularity. The most notable versions have been replaced by more widely used dual-engine aircraft such as the Boeing 767, 787, 777, or the Airbus A330 and A350. Let’s take a look at their past to see what made … Read more
In its six-year span, World War II killed nearly 85 million people. Nations invented new tactics to fight in air, land and sea in the name of victory and defense. As the war progressed, the somewhat unreliable Crusader tank. The island nation also produced several incredibly famous fighter planes, the most famous of which was … Read more
The GAA was Ford’s largest V8 ever and its largest V engine. Although it was used as a military powerplant in tanks for many years, the engine remains a remarkable design today. Although the tank engine is old, gearheads from the 1940s and beyond will be familiar with the ‘Voodoo’ engine that powers the Ford … Read more
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was an iconic symbol of American aviation during World War II. It holds a storied history as a legendary bomber, revered for its robust design and strategic role in the war effort. Today, the B-17 remains a symbol of strength and resilience. The B-17 bomber, known to many as the “Flying Fortress”, … Read more
Since the 1950s, the US Air Force has made significant use of the eight-engine Boeing B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber as an important component of its fleet. The earliest aircraft entered service in 1955, although most aircraft in use today date from 1961 and 1962. In 2050, this same aircraft may still be in service, if … Read more
A Boeing B-52H Stratofortress performed an eight-hour flight load check in January 1964 to assess the effects of low-altitude buffeting turbulence. The bomber reached higher altitudes until the turbulence became too intense and that’s when disaster struck. The B-52H and its crew survived despite being in near-fatal conditions with its tail missing. The episode demonstrated … Read more
Few vehicles have captured the ingenuity and durability of the venerable Willys Jeep. Due to its favorable layout and unparalleled toughness, the Willys MB gained fame as the representation of the Allies and demonstrated an unwavering ability to handle every task from reconnaissance to transport. At the same time, warbirds such as the P-51 Mustang … Read more
Summary: The Air Force’s XB-70 “Valkyrie” supersonic bomber was designed to replace the B-52 Stratofortress with its advanced speed, capable of reaching Mach 3. The Kennedy administration decided to cancel the program as the Soviet Union’s advanced S-75 Dina and MiG-25 Foxbat air defense systems made the XB-70 obsolete before it entered service. The XB-70 Valkyrie: … Read more
Summary and Main Idea: The “Warthog,” or A-10 Thunderbolt II, is admired for its exceptional agility, short time and low altitude performance, among other ground support attributes. Requests for a more covert version fail to recognize that its role is to alert enemies of danger before they attack. -It is not clear what the purpose … Read more
During World War II, many legendary vehicles were produced, such as the British Churchill Tank and the American Jeep. Similar advances in aircraft engineering led to the development of jet aircraft, although towards the end of the war, prop aircraft were replaced. The P-51 Mustang, a single-seat, long-range fighter and fighter-bomber, is one of the … Read more
