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The National Interest on MSN11h
The Soviet Union’s Insane First Attempt at an Aircraft Carrier
By envisioning a carrier with over 100 aircraft, the project aimed to enable the USSR to achieve naval superiority in the ...
National Security Journal on MSN15h
We Know Why the F-117 Nighthawk Never Flew from Aircraft Carriers
Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin once proposed a carrier-capable version of the F-117 Nighthawk called the “Seahawk.” ...
This Is The Largest Plane To Ever Land On An Aircraft Carrier (And What It's Used For)
It normally needed a runway nearly twice as long as the deck of an aircraft carrier. But the Navy wanted to see if this plane ...
The National Interest on MSN4d
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Just Got Some Major Upgrades
The electromagnetic catapults will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Type 003 Fujian, allowing for heavier aircraft to operate from its flight deck.
National Security Journal on MSN5d
The Navy Has a New Problem: China’s New Aircraft Carrier Has ‘Electromagnetic Catapults’
Key Points and Summary – China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is nearing completion, with state ...