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Military Aviation

Man-carrying, Under-Wing Pods Carried By Fighter Jets And Helicopters

Let's have a look at the EXINT pods, man-carrying pods for combat aircraft. It's almost impossible to imagine the self discipline required to be stuck inside one of those for…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 6, 2013
Helicopters

These images will bring you aboard a rescue chopper during a SAR training mission at sea

Last month, Sardinia Island, Italy, was hit by a tornado, dubbed "Cleopatra" that cost the life of 16 people including 4 children. Aircraft, helicopters and personnel belonging to all the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 5, 2013
SR-71
Military Aviation

SR-71 Blackbird Was So Fast It Outran Every Missile, MiG Fighter Jet Launched Against It

"The SR-71s taunted and toyed with the MiG-25s sent up to intercept them, scooting up to altitudes the Soviet planes could not reach, and circling leisurely above them or dashing…

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David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 4, 2013
Military Aviation

Russian MiG-31 Foxhound as you’ve never seen it (using GoPro cameras)

One of those videos that don't need much comments. This is what happens when you couple some Russian Air Force MiG-31s and GoPro cameras mounted in various positions on the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 4, 2013
Military Aviation

[Video] Cessna’s new, unlikely, low cost warplane’s taxi test

Let's be honest: had it been the latest Iranian fighter jet we would have laughed at it. But it was designed by Cessna so we believe it has at least…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 3, 2013
Aircraft Carriers

New 4.5 Million Lamborghini Veneno Roadster supercar unveiled on Aircraft Carrier in Abu Dhabi

The first of nine examples of the new Lamborghini Veneno Roadster supercar was unveiled in Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed port on Dec. 2. Powered by a 750-HP engine V-12, the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 3, 2013
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