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Military Bits & Pieces

It’s in the nature of the business for the world’s military forces to be at the forefront of technological advancements. And by that, we don’t mean only weaponry but also technologies developed for military use that eventually come to revolutionize the civilian world – a number of them allow you to read this on your gadget right now. So, for all you people with a passion for hardware that goes bang or wears camo for purposes other than tricking spy photographers, here’s a new section on our website dedicated to all things military.

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Mi-8 Helicopter Landing at -46°C Is the Coolest Thing in a Long Time
Mi-8 Helicopter Landing at -46°C Is the Coolest Thing in a Long Time

5 Feb 2021, 09:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While for many people flying at freezing temperatures is something rather common, how does going up in the air at -50 degrees Celsius sound?

 
This Cargo Aircraft Envisions Flying Home for Tanks, Airplanes, and Helicopters
This Cargo Aircraft Envisions Flying Home for Tanks, Airplanes, and Helicopters

2 Feb 2021, 10:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Cargo plane concept imagines a way to carry an entire army, including tanks, airplanes, helicopters, and other vehicles, all under one roof

 
Defiant X Is the Army Black Hawk of the Future
Defiant X Is the Army Black Hawk of the Future

31 Jan 2021, 12:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Sometime around 2035, the current Black Hawk will be retired. It's place will possibly be taken by this Sikorsky Defiant X

 
This 1952 Beechcraft 18 in USMC Overalls Inspired a Diecast Model, Can Be Yours
This 1952 Beechcraft 18 in USMC Overalls Inspired a Diecast Model, Can Be Yours

31 Jan 2021, 12:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1952 Beechcraft 18 in USMC livery was featured in some of our time's most famous specialized magazines, and it was even the base for a diecast model

 
1944 de Havilland Dragon Rapide Is One Primitive Plane in Today’s Skies
1944 de Havilland Dragon Rapide Is One Primitive Plane in Today’s Skies

30 Jan 2021, 08:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1944 de Havilland Dragon Rapide is a biplane built in the UK, served with the military for three years, is now up for grabs

 
If Drones Can Drop Off Your Goods, They Sure Can Resupply Troops on the Field
If Drones Can Drop Off Your Goods, They Sure Can Resupply Troops on the Field

28 Jan 2021, 15:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The U.S Army is planning to advance its goals of having delivery drones serve troops in the field, asks for industry help

 
Navy-Spec 1959 McDonnell F-4 Phantom Is One of a Kind, Selling for $3.25 Million
Navy-Spec 1959 McDonnell F-4 Phantom Is One of a Kind, Selling for $3.25 Million

24 Jan 2021, 09:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1959 McDonnell F-4 Phantom is only one of its kind presently in private hands, but also capable of flight in the right hands

 
1997 Yakovlev Yak-9 in Russian WWII Overalls Is a Scary Sight in American Skies
1997 Yakovlev Yak-9 in Russian WWII Overalls Is a Scary Sight in American Skies

23 Jan 2021, 08:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1997 Yakovlev Yak-9 is a replica made by the Russians of the fighters they used in the Second World War against the Nazis

 
Someone Stole a Humvee From the National Guard Armory and Dumped It in the River
Someone Stole a Humvee From the National Guard Armory and Dumped It in the River

22 Jan 2021, 12:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Five days later, the combat vehicle was recovered but authorities are still looking for the thief; the upfitted Humvee was estimated at $120,000

 
Joe Biden Flies Private For Inauguration After Being Denied Military Plane
Joe Biden Flies Private For Inauguration After Being Denied Military Plane

20 Jan 2021, 16:42 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / First Family touches down in Washington D.C. for the Inauguration amid reports that Biden was “forced” to charter a plane because none was provided for him

 
Pack of 1961 Douglas A4 Skyhawks with Tons of Hardware in Tow Selling for $5M
Pack of 1961 Douglas A4 Skyhawks with Tons of Hardware in Tow Selling for $5M

17 Jan 2021, 08:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Three 1961 Douglas A4 Skyhawks are waiting a buyer willing to pay $5 million for them and turn them into some formidable show team of planes

 
1945 Yakovlev YAK-3 Is a Red Army Fighter That Made It to California
1945 Yakovlev YAK-3 Is a Red Army Fighter That Made It to California

16 Jan 2021, 08:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1945 Yakovlev YAK-3 is part of a pack of fighters that joined the fight against the Nazis, it now resides in sunny California

 
Milrem Type-X Is a Battle Tank’s Best Autonomous Friend, Passes Mobility Tests
Milrem Type-X Is a Battle Tank’s Best Autonomous Friend, Passes Mobility Tests

12 Jan 2021, 16:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Milrem Type-X is an European autonomous platform meant to act as a wingman for mechanized units; it has just passed mobility tests

 
U.S. Air Force Gets Serious About eVTOLs
U.S. Air Force Gets Serious About eVTOLs

11 Jan 2021, 15:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / USAF is giving a first contract to Metawave Corporation for the development of a high-precision, all-weather sensing solution for eVTOLs

 
1940 Curtiss P-40 Once Bought for $50 Is Now Selling for $1.57 Million
1940 Curtiss P-40 Once Bought for $50 Is Now Selling for $1.57 Million

11 Jan 2021, 15:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1940 Curtiss P-40E served with the Canadian Air Force then became a tourist attraction, now looking for a new owner to possibly fly it again

 
Pilatus P2 Served in the Mighty Swiss Air Force, Is Cheaper Than a McLaren GT
Pilatus P2 Served in the Mighty Swiss Air Force, Is Cheaper Than a McLaren GT

11 Jan 2021, 15:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Pilatus P2 is a Swiss made trainer aircraft used extensively in the years following the Second World War; it's now selling for under $200k

 
1950 Fiat Centauro Dropped Its Daimler Engine for a Rolls-Royce One
1950 Fiat Centauro Dropped Its Daimler Engine for a Rolls-Royce One

11 Jan 2021, 15:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Fiat Centauro is a World War II aircraft made by the Italian carmaker, somewhat based on Germany's Messerschmitt Bf 109

 
By July, We Should Learn All About UFOs Visiting America
By July, We Should Learn All About UFOs Visiting America

11 Jan 2021, 15:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Last December's $2.3 trillion bill targeting, among others, coronavirus relief and government funding calls for U.S. intelligence to report on UFOs