China hopes to field a total of nine carriers within the decade, the Pentagon believes.
A “nuclear engine” has many advantages, notably providing a vehicle with an almost unlimited supply of onboard power, with no need for regular refuelling. That’s particularly attractive for large ...
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The nuclear bomber hoax that triggered a real arms race
A Cold War rumor of a Soviet nuclear-powered bomber sparked renewed American urgency to pursue nuclear aircraft propulsion. The US flew a reactor-equipped B-36 to test crew shielding, then explored ...
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America’s first jet bomber and its risky nuclear mission
As World War II ended and jet technology began reshaping air power, the United States moved quickly to develop its own jet-powered bomber. The result was the North American B-45 Tornado, the first ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The final deployment of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) came to an end ...
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