Posted by Heath on Apr 6, 2011 I guess they will move a little back next time. Continue reading “Russian Soldiers Cause Avalanche, Bury Themselves” » Popularity: 1%...

Posted by Heath on Jan 26, 2011 Stealth technology also termed LO technology (low observable technology) is a sub-discipline of military tactics and passive electronic countermeasures,[1] which cover a range of techniques used with personnel, aircraft, ships, submarines, and missiles, to make them less visible (ideally invisible) to radar, infrared,[2] sonar and other detection methods. Development in the United...

Posted by Heath on Nov 28, 2010 The F-35B or Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter recently fully hovered for the very first time March 17, 2010. This is the last testing step before its first vertical landing. — The first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II short takeoff, vertical landing (STOVL) stealth fighter demonstrated the capability to hover during a test flight at Naval Air Station...

Posted by Heath on Aug 12, 2010 Two of the worlds deadliest planes in action. Continue reading “The B-52 Bomber and C-17 Globemaster III Airdrop Compilation” » Popularity: 100%...

Posted by Heath on Aug 10, 2010 The X-Jet, developed by Williams International, is a small, light-weight Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) system. It is powered by a modified Williams F107 turbofan aircraft engine. It can be be operated by and carry one person and is controlled by leaning in the direction of desired travel and adjusting the power. It can move in any direction, hover, accelerate rapidly, and...

Posted by Heath on Aug 6, 2010 Not sure what kind of missile was used, but its right on point. Continue reading “Helicopter Hits a Vehicle with a Missile Strike” » Popularity: 1%...

Posted by Heath on Aug 2, 2010 This is definitely not some thing a beginner pilot should attempt. Very skilled pilot. Continue reading “Stunning View of a F-15 Low Pass” » Popularity: 44%...

Posted by Heath on Jul 26, 2010 Now this pilot has some serious skills. This jet is maybe 10ft off the ground if not less. The guy standing there seems a little shook himself. As you can see the camera even shook from the force of the jet passing by, highly impressive. Very talented pilot. Continue reading “Insanely Low Jet Fly By” » Popularity: 18%...

Posted by Heath on Jul 20, 2010 FACTSHEET from Af.mil : The Galaxy has 12 internal wing tanks with a total capacity of 51,150 gallons (194,370 liters) of fuel — enough to fill 6 1/2 regular size railroad tank cars. A full fuel load weighs 332,500 pounds (150,820 kilograms). A C-5 with a cargo load of 270,000 pounds (122,472 kilograms) can fly 2,150 nautical miles, offload, and fly to a second base 500...

Posted by Heath on Jun 21, 2010 One of the largest, most powerful planes on earth. Continue reading “Boeing P-8A Poseidon” » Popularity: 1%...