SR-71 Blackbird Photos | See Wild Images of The SR-71
A gallery of iconic images of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft ever built, capable of cruising at Mach 3.2 at 85,000 feet.
Michael Trent··21 min read
Experiments & Testing
22 ArticlesCoverage of military exercises, weapons tests, and experimental programs. These articles examine how armed forces test new concepts, validate technologies, and push the boundaries of what military systems can do.
Military experiments and weapons testing represent the proving ground where theoretical capabilities meet physical reality. Before any platform enters service, it must survive rigorous testing, from live-fire evaluations that measure actual armor penetration to flight test programs that push airframes to their structural limits. These tests reveal whether a weapons system can deliver on its design promises, and the results often surprise even the engineers who built them.
Our experiments and testing coverage takes you inside the proving grounds, test ranges, and evaluation programs where military technology is validated. Explore the live-fire tests that determine whether active protection systems can actually stop incoming anti-tank missiles, the flight test campaigns that pushed the X-15 to Mach 6.7 and the SR-71 beyond Mach 3, and the naval shock trials that subject warships to underwater explosions to verify structural integrity. We cover historical test programs that produced breakthrough results, ongoing evaluations of next-generation systems, and the experimental platforms that are pushing the boundaries of what military machines can achieve.
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Captivating, Unique Tanks Throughout History
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Unusual Military Experiments Of The Past
The Nazi Sun Gun Aimed To Burn The Earth From Space NASA The plans for this cartoonish “death ray” were discovered once…
Daniel Mercer··9 min read
The Air Force Heritage Flight Program - A Flying Museum
In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, heralding the age of heavier-than-air aviation. More than a century later, aviation has advanced tremendously and…
Michael Trent··4 min read
Historical Abandoned Military Bases Around the World
Hashima Island, Japan South China Morning Post Formally known as Gunkanjima Island, this tiny piece of land has an incredible history. Believing…
Michael Trent··19 min read
HSV-2 Swift - The Navy’s Proof Of Concept Catamaran
Mark Evans Catamarans have long held a beloved place in Naval tradition. Capable of staying mostly above the water, a catarmaran reduces friction with…
Michael Trent··4 min read
The B-29 Superfortress Bomber
The first flight of the B-29 Superfortress was on the 21st of September, 1942. Produced by Boeing, the Superfortress was considered to be the most advanced bomber aircraft of its…
Michael Trent··4 min read
Lockheed YF-12 Blackbird Fighter-Interceptor
For the past four decades, the Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” owns the record for fastest aircraft in the world. But without the trials and tribulations of its younger sibling, the experimental…
Michael Trent··4 min read
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fighter Jet
Late in November of 1950, not long after the Korean Conflict began, a U.S. Air Force B-29 Superfortress was damaged by a MiG-15 during an attack on an airbase in…
Michael Trent··4 min read
Stunning Images of the USS Zumwalt
Images of the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the U.S. Navy's most technologically advanced destroyer featuring a tumblehome hull design, integrated power system, and stealth characteristics.
Daniel Mercer··6 min read
The USAF E-9A Widget
The E-9A Widget is one of the Air Force’s least flashy aircraft, but is still quite important to national security. The twin turboprop E-9A is primarily employed by the US…
Michael Trent··4 min read
Sukhoi PAK FA T-50
The Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi Kompleks Frontovoi Aviatsyi T-50 is the full name of this fifth generation stealth fighter. It first officially hit the skies in 2010 with a focus on air…
Michael Trent··4 min read
North American P-51 Mustang Combat Aircraft
Few aircraft have ever had such a game-changing impact on a war as the American P-51 Mustang. This ultra-maneuverable and long-range fighter was one of the first true multi-role combat…
Michael Trent··4 min read
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