Author: Jake Thompson

Few World War II planes have the imagination enthralled to such a degree as the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Its twin-boom outline and tricycle landing gear

Few airplanes stimulate the imagination of aviation enthusiasts as much as the North American P-51 Mustang. Conceived in 1940 during times of war, this elegant

The U.S. Army is in the midst of a significant makeover, and nowhere is this more apparent than in its transition from its venerable M1A2

American people often mind their stealth aircraft with names such as the F-117 Nighthawk, B-2 Spirit, or F-22 Raptor, but buried further in the history

Iowa-class battleships are far more than a masterpiece of steel and flame—they are a reflection of a nation’s determination, ingenuity, and tenacity. Built in an

The B-21 Raider has finally entered the limelight, and it’s doing a whole lot more than just draw attention. As the first new bomber in

When the US military started to replace its aging Beretta M9 pistols, it was a choice between two giants—Sig Sauer and Glock. Both had good

Since the B-1B Lancer has been a pillar of America’s bomber fleet for over forty years, it carries the largest conventional payload of any U.S.

The Convair B-58 Hustler is one of those peculiar airplanes that works both as an engineering marvel and as a warning against the excesses of

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider is one of those aircraft that appears to be designed to last—a rugged, all-around workhorse that developed mythic status over several

The T-72B main battle tank is not so much a product of armored engineering—it is a testament to decades of painstaking design, science, and warfare