Why is the US still building the obsolete Arleigh Burke destroyers while China intends to launch 75 modern Type 055 destroyers? The type 055s are considered the best warships in the world.
All right, let’s temporarily assume that the statement that the Type 055 is the best warship in the world is true. That’s a pretty bold statement given that…
Was the Battleship Yamato really that big compared to other WW2 battleships?
It was absolutely huge. The USS Texas that served in Both world wars was 532 feet long and 27,000 tons. The USS South Dakota and North Carolina classes…
If the AK-47 is so good, why isn’t there an AK-48?
There is. It’s just not called the AK48 because it wasn’t introduced in 1948. In 1959 the AK47 was updated, changing from a heavy, expensive milled receiver to…
Why are the B-52’s engines mounted in pairs?
In 1955, they could build an engine of that size. They worked, they worked well. Being a military craft, they might get shot at, might have to fly…
Was Admiral Yamamoto aware that the US would declare war after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Admiral Yamamoto studied at Harvard University in the 1920s. “When they introduced him to the game of poker, he became a fanatical poker player who would stay up…
Can an F-22 land on an aircraft carrier if it is the only option left?
“Shogun, this is Hotshot three-zero. I’m an F-22 with 20 minutes of gas and 40 minutes from shore, my ejection seat has malfunctioned, and my canopy is sealed…
How do Russian fighters compare to US fighters? Is it true that most modern Russian jets cannot match up to older US planes like the F-15 and F-16, despite being built after the Cold War?
Yes, that’s generally true. However, it might not be for the reasons you’re thinking. Russian fighters are very maneuverable and can carry powerful ordnance. Many of them have…
If horsemen could be countered with pikes and spears (among similar use weapons) why is it said that mounted knights were so undefeatable in medieval Europe? Could you not train for an equal amount of time some pikemen to fight in thick formation?
From the 14th Century on, Swiss pikemen were famous as great soldiers and much in demand as mercenaries. But wait, why would King Bob hire expensive Swiss mercenaries…
India VS Pakistan Air Supremacy Battle
Pakistan dispatched a total of 11 fighter jets, including 7 J-10 C, and the remaining 4 fighter jets played a role in containment and disruption; all have returned…
What do you think of the J10C fighter jets shooting down Rafale fighter jets in succession? Does it mean that Chinese fighter jets have always been underestimated?
Recently, issues between India and Pakistan have been dominating the media. I hope the war will end soon and that these two countries can restore peace. Regardless of…