In April 1926, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company (Curtiss) initiated the design of a 600 hp (447 kW) air-cooled aircraft engine. The…
The BMW R 11, a series of motorcycles produced by the renowned Bavarian Motor Works (BMW), holds a unique place in both automotive…
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In 1942, Soviet designers created a flying tank. That’s no metaphor: it was not a heavily armed attack aircraft with large caliber guns…
A subsequent design would be tried again in 1915 due to the lack of armored vehicle options for the French military at the…
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In 1998, the German Army adopted the Panzerhaubitze (PzH) 2000, an incredibly powerful artillery system that remains in use to this day. It…
Tonopah Test Range (TTR) – commonly known as “Area 52” – is a highly-restricted base that’s jointly run by the US Department of…
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, is gearing up for TANKFEST 2024, with the facility announcing yet another armored vehicle set to…
An African-American medic who braved enemy fire to treat hundreds of Allied troops on D-Day is finally being recognized for his bravery. In…
It wasn’t unusual for boys to lie about their age to enlist in World War II . Many tried to persuade recruiters they…