Here's How China Could Land People On The Moon By 2020

First of all, I should preface this by saying I’m no rocket scientist. Anyone who has ever seen me attempt to open a carton of milk can attest to this. But that doesn’t mean I can’t daydream. And today I’m daydreaming about how China could land on the moon as...

Apr 6, 2026

The Navy Has Retired The EA-6B Prowler After 45 Years Of Service

The Navy wrapped up its “Prowler Sunset” retirement celebration last weekend at the picturesque Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State. The open house included the airfield’s last, the Grumman jet’s replacement, ripping overhead and performing the missing man formation. There have been few investments in America’s air power...

Apr 6, 2026

A Catalina Seaplane Was Destroyed During Nic Cage Movie Production

Afteron a sandbar near the Florida-Alabama state line, the Catalina PBY Flying boat was pulled from its resting place and towed out into deeper waters towards a salvage barge. An attempt to lift the aircraft aboard the barge via a crane caused the aircraft to crumple, destroying it totally. You...

Apr 6, 2026

These EA-6Bs Made An Insanely Low July 4th Flyover

I don’t know much about this crazy-low flyover, aside from the fact that it was shot on July 4th, 2002. What I can tell you is this: a flyover this low would never happen nowadays, so it is awesome that it was caught on tape. It is also a bittersweet...

Apr 6, 2026

This Is The Lowest, Fastest Flyby Yet By A Crazy Libyan MiG-23 Pilot

Libya is in total chaos right now, with . Yet it seems there is a MiG-23 pilot (or pilots) keeping his spirits up byThis video takes the cake for the wildest low-level pass so far, with what looks like about two feet separating the jet from disaster. Libya as a...

Apr 6, 2026

This Is A Fully Armed F-15SA, The Most Advanced Production Eagle Ever

The F-15SA is the most advanced production F-15 Eagle ever built. Saudi Arabia ordered 84 new build F-15SAs and close to 70 kits to upgrade their existing F-15S fleet to the SA configuration. Just one part of this upgrade is the activation of Eagle’s outboard wing stores stations, which will...

Apr 6, 2026

Who Owns These Mysterious S-92 Helicopters Spotted In Djibouti?

A few months ago, a new image of the ever-expanding Camp Lemonnier base in Djibouti popped up on Google Earth. Images of the U.S. outpost have been This new image showed a H-92 Superhawk on the special operations ramp, an aircraft the U.S. Department of Defense supposedly does not own....

Apr 6, 2026

Is Chevron's Cyclopian Motorcycle Creepy?

Yesterday, our own Patrick George texted me a picture of an Chevron ad he saw featuring Chevron’s anthropomorphic cars and now, a motorcycle, with the same basic treatment. But just one-eyed. Clyclopean. Patrick — — was frightened, confused, and maybe a little aroused. Was he right to be so? I’m...

Apr 6, 2026

M1A2 Abrams Goes "Boom!" During Operation Speed And Power In Bulgaria

Asrolls on indefinitely and the , photos of Abrams main battle tanks have become commonplace. But not photos like this. The image above, taken from a unique perspective right along the Abrams 120mm smooth-bore cannon barrel, show the massive blast that erupts from it during live-fire. You can even see...

Apr 6, 2026

BikeBoat That Catches Fire, Sinks Is Not A Compelling Crowdfunding Pitch

We can all get behind the spirit of adventure. But fashioning a bike to a boat and attempting to cross the English Channel, then having said “BikeBoat” burst into flames and sink isn’t the best way to make your case on a crowdfunded expedition across the Bering Straight. Still, that’s...

Apr 6, 2026

F-16 Collides With Small Aircraft Over South Carolina

Details are scarce at this time, but the FAA has confirmed that an F-16 collided in mid-air with a light aircraft over Berkeley County, South Carolina. Bystanders on the ground said they saw a massive fireball and that the F-16 pilot appeared to have ejected after the impact. The aircraft...

Apr 6, 2026

Japan's Totally Original Maritime Patrol Jet Is Hunting For Buyers

In terms of looks, if a DC-8 and a P-3 ever drank too much high octane fuel and had a steamy one-night stand, the Kawasaki P-1 would be born nine months later. Japan’s home-made and high-tech aircraft is a purpose-built weapon system with a lot going for it, and Japan...

Apr 6, 2026

Honda Wants To Have An Electric Motorcycle On The Market By 2017

Honda is out with its latest annual sustainability report, and tucked away in its mid-term environmental initiatives are plans to bring some electric motorcycles to market in the next two years. But Honda’s approach is tepid at best. The lone line reads: “Market electric motorcycles that meet local needs in...

Apr 6, 2026

Watch Spaceships Of Star Wars VS World War II In This Perfect Mashup

Ever wonder what World War II would have looked like if it were fought with X-Wings and TIE fighters? Me neither, but this short film that puts an old war bonds ad in the Star Wars universe is incredibly well done and insanely entertaining. The Rebel Alliance has sided with...

Apr 6, 2026

CA Lane-Splitting Bill Stalled Because They’re Not Sure How To Apply It

A law that would finally make lane-splitting in explicitly legal in California has been put on the back burner because the lawmakers behind the bill aren’t exactly sure how they would make it work. was authored by Bill Quirk of Hayward and passed the state Assembly with bipartisan support. It...

Apr 6, 2026