Summary: The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber may soon have a stealthy companion in the skies: the Next Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS), also known as the KC-Z. NGAS Key Points and Why It Matters Skunk Works at Lockheed Martin has released a concept image of a secret airborne tanker intended for close frontline support. -NGAS … Read more
Although it was a complex and stunning aircraft, the Convair B-36 Peacemaker was difficult to maintain. It was to be a strategic bomber.The B-36 was essential in the Cold War as a deterrence and surveillance platform, although it was not present in World War II.Eventually, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress replaced the B-36. The Convair B-36 … Read more
The uninitiated may assume that oil is oil regardless of the type of engine being used. After all, its primary purpose is to lubricate the internals of the engine. Yes, all oils can serve the same purpose, but their composition varies, as do the engines they are intended for. To begin with, diesel engines run … Read more
Jet engines are complex and expensive machines that require safe handling, proper care, and routine maintenance. While aircraft engines may serve a similar purpose as an automobile machine – providing power, starting an engine is not as simple as turning on the car ignition. Pilots must perform a series of steps required to perform the jet … Read more
High blood pressure can sneak up on you. Although your blood pressure may fluctuate throughout the day, persistently high levels may cause no symptoms until you develop vascular dementia, aneurysms, heart attacks, or strokes. The National Institutes of Health emphasizes the need to check your blood pressure at least once a year because one-third of … Read more
I enjoy a good kitchen hack just as much as the next person, but I assumed I had heard them all after more than 25 years of working in both private and commercial kitchens, with chefs far more experienced than I was. I was in error. It was a suggestion concerning ground pork that I … Read more
With careful trimming, the common fig tree (Ficus carica) can produce large amounts of edible fruit. This is a beautiful plant. If you’re growing your plant in a small yard or container, pruning has the added benefit of producing more fruit. To properly prune a fig tree and maximize fruit production and growth, begin pruning … Read more
Dietitian Emily Lachtrup, MS, RD, provided the review.Right now, protein is very popular and for good reason. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, protein is essential for the immune system and muscle function, blood clotting, and tissue development and repair. Additionally, a high-protein eating plan can help you reach your weight loss goals. … Read more
Many people drink tea regularly because it has so many health benefits, including helping to relieve indigestion, lethargy, bloating, constipation, and even common colds. But not every tea has health benefits. Certain substances have the potential to cause harm, including damage to the brain and intestines. For expectant mothers in particular, this information is extremely … Read more
The press office of the Russian Ministry of Defense said today that the Russian Air Defense Forces shot down 87 Ukrainian drones in six regions of Russia, 70 of which were in the Rostov region. According to pro-Putin RIA Novosti, six drones were destroyed in Kursk and Voronezh regions, two in Belgorod and Kursk regions, … Read more
