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Why America Wasted $44 Billion On The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

Northrop Grumman's B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber was a costly venture, and one that many felt wasn't needed after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Why The Amazing Boeing B-52 May Never Die Even After 100-Years

The Boeing B-52 is set to fly on well into the 2050s, and become one of the longest serving military aircraft of all time with a distinguished career.

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Here’s Why The F-35 Is Way More Advanced Than The F-22

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning is a fearsome aircraft, and one that offers a little bit more than its Lockheed cousin, the F-22 Raptor.

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How China's J-20 Mighty Dragon Compares To The F-22 And F-35

Considered the best warplanes on the planet, let's see how the Chengdu J-20, the Lockheed F-22, and the Lockheed F-35 stack up against each other.

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10 Battle Tanks With The Most Firepower

Countries have competed with each other for decades to purchase and manufacture the best battle tanks in the world – these have the most firepower.

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The Real Reason The Navy Doesn't Use The F-22 Raptor

Despite being one of the most advanced fighter jets on the planet, here's why the US Navy chooses not to have the F-22 Raptor in its fleet.

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10 Badass Military Vehicles You Can Buy And Use Legally

If you're looking for something a bit quicker and more interesting than a sports car, take a look at these insane military vehicles you could have.

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Top 10 Most Iconic Military Vehicles In History

There have been lots of incredible military vehicles over the years, and these are some of the most iconic of them all.

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10 Most Expensive Aircraft Carriers To Ever Set Sail

For centuries, controlling the waters has been imperative to a successful war effort, and these massive ships are the kings of the sea.

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The Ripsaw Tank From Fast And Furious Is Not As Expensive As You Think

If your dream vehicle has tracks instead of tires, then the Fast and Furious Ripsaw tank could be yours, for a discount...

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10 Most Expensive Fighter Jets In Use Today

In aerial warfare, having the best and sometimes the most expensive fighter jets, often ensure victory in battles.

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F-22 Raptor Vs F-35 Lightning: Ultimate Dog Fight Of The Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets

Sure, the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II aren't ending up in an actual dogfight, but if they did, the ultimate winner would be a very close call.

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10 Interesting Facts About The M1A2 Abrams Battle Tank

The M1A2 Abrams Battle Tank is one of the key vehicles in the US military's lineup.

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Here's How The V8 Engine Played An Important Role In The SR-71 Blackbird

The American V8 is a well-known automotive legend, but it had various uses in other fields like the Blackbird, as we can see in this video breakdown.

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Russia's Most Powerful Military Tanks, Ranked

Russia has an army of incredible tanks at its disposal, with some able to penetrate 1,000 mm of armor at scarily close ranges.

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10 Reasons Why The Leopard 2 Is The Best Battle Tank In The World

The German Leopard 2 battle tank is one of the toughest and most powerful tanks in the world.

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Top 10 Most Iconic Fighter Jets In History

Fighter jets are the ultimate speed machines, and over the years we have seen incredible displays of agility and over-engineering.

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Physics Say That This Sci-Fi Style Donut Fighter Jet Is A More Efficient Design

During the 1950s, France developed a ring-wing fighter concept that never saw the light of day. The futuristic aircraft suffers no vortex drag.

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This Is Why The MiG-23 Was The Soviet Union's Biggest Jet Fighter Disaster

The Soviet MiG-23 'Flogger' was designed to replace the MiG-21, but it proved less agile, more costly and less effective than Russia had hoped.

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What We Know About The Chengdu J-20, China's Fastest Fighter Jet

The Chengdu J-20 is China's fastest fighter jet, but how does it compare to American military aircraft?

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