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  7 hours ago

  What Was The First Cruise Missile And Was It An Effective Weapon?

  slashgear.com - Jonathan H. Kantor

  Cruise missiles get a lot of attention these days, especially with the advent of hypersonic cruise missiles like the ones Russia used in Ukraine. …

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  9 hours ago

  Which Planes Did Ford Make During WW2 And How Many Did It Manufacture?

  slashgear.com - Madeline Cuccio

  The industrial might of the American economy during World War II earned its reputation though hard work, innovation, and a continuous chain of …

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  10 hours ago

  What Were The Painted Targets On Old Warplanes For?

  slashgear.com - Shane O'Neill

  Even if you have only cursory knowledge of aviation and military history, odds are you can picture an old warplane in your mind. The drab colors, the …

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  16 hours ago

  Why Were Rocket Launchers Called Bazookas?

  slashgear.com - Daniel Trock

  When it comes to heavy infantry weaponry in the history of the United States military, there's one name that always manages to stick out: the …

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  17 hours ago

  What Does It Mean When There's A Nose Wheel Shimmy On A Plane? (And Is It Still Safe To Fly?)

  slashgear.com - Tom Clark

  Picture this: You're on a plane, minutes away from either leaving the ground or touching down at your destination, when you suddenly feel a strange …

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  18 hours ago

  Is Kansai Floating Airport Really Sinking? (And Are There Plans To Fix It?)

  slashgear.com - Madeline Cuccio

  Kansai International Airport (ICAO code RJBB) represents a true engineering marvel born out of necessity. Because the Osaka Bay area is so densely …