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Dabney B. on
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
When people think of jets, one of the very first things that come to mind is speed. For good reason, too – many jets are capable of breaking the sound barrier (768 mph) without too much difficulty. Just to put ...
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Dabney B. on
Monday, January 30th, 2012
The F-35 has many advantages that have made it the go-to aircraft. Its relatively low production costs and air-to-ground flexibility gives purchasers plenty of bang for their buck. Some researchers, however, are arguing that the F-35 will not be up to snuff when pitted against ...
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Dabney B. on
Friday, January 27th, 2012
The United States of America currently has the world’s most powerful military, and that title is well earned. We have spent decades developing advanced technology and infrastructure, and we have devoted billions to purchasing the equipment we need to ensure ...
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Dabney B. on
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Just recently, I covered some of the most innovative and unique unmanned aircraft vehicles. We’ve seen planes, blimps, surveillance spy drones, and even man-powered drones that are thrown like paper airplanes. One aircraft that seems conspicuously absent from this list, ...
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Dabney B. on
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
If an army marches on its stomach, then the military operates on energy. Meeting the high demands of such a massive military has become increasingly costly, especially with the slumping economy and the climbing oil prices.
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