The F-15’s primary mission is air supremacy. A head-up display in the cockpit keeps the pilot attuned to all airspace action, and high maneuverability allows for tight turns at high speeds.… More →
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In the 1970s, the F-14 Tomcat became the United States Navy’s primary carrier-born fighter. The aircraft was known for its long-range missiles, supersonic speed, and variable sweep wings. Now More →
The U-2 first flew in 1955, and the spy plane has changed little over the decades. Pilots must wear full space suits to withstand the pressures at 70,000 feet, and the extra long wingspan… More →
Taller than skyscrapers or strong enough to lift the weight of thousands of cars, large cranes are working giants. These towering movers build tall structures and huge ships. The result of… More →
The largest diggers are extreme excavators. Some have buckets wider than houses or multiple buckets attached to spinning wheels. These diggers dominate the scene at many construction sites… More →
There are dump trucks with tires as high as two grown men! These enormous trucks could never share a street with other vehicles. This explains why “off-road” is how they roll. They are built… More →
With a flight deck longer than three football fields, the Nimitz aircraft carrier is the largest warship at sea. The 6,000 crew members and 80 aircraft onboard make each ship a military hub… More →
For missions that need immediate attention, the B-2 stealth bomber takes to the runway. This flying wing can reach any target in the world in a matter of hours. The bomber’s flat frame is… More →
When United States infantry troops need support, a UH-60 Black Hawk prepares for liftoff. This utility helicopter can carry 11 fully equipped soldiers into battle and transport injured troops More →
Considered the most capable multi-role fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon can weather any storm. The streamlined aircraft will fly more than 500 miles to meet the enemy, locate targets under… More →
Radar is of little use to the enemy when the F-35 Lightning II is in the air. From the shape of the aircraft to the paint that coats it, the F-35 is loaded with stealth features that make it… More →
