Nov 26
If you thought that only landings were hard on aircraft carriers, David Cenciotti at the Avioationist found this photo an E-2 Hawkeye launching through a wave, just as "the ship’s bow lowered."
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Nov 19
We have seen a lot of its bow,
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Aug 20
Building Block Aircraft Carrier
Posted in: Today's Chili
In this day and age, despite the massive advancements made in warfare, having an aircraft carrier as part of your military power is still a crucial element. After all, no country is large enough to be able to have military bases placed all over the world so that they can respond to threats in the shortest time possible, which is why an aircraft carrier is such an important element to project your power across the seven seas. Isn’t 70% of the earth covered in water, anyways? Just to underline the importance of the aircraft carrier in any navy to your little one, you might want to start him or her young with the $299.95 Building Block Aircraft Carrier.
This happens to be the building block kit which creates a 44″ long aircraft carrier that will be able to be the king of the seas – at least in a playroom. Building it is no mean feat, as life for the aircraft carrier starts off in a mock dry dock on a table or floor thanks to a detailed instruction guide which will let you know how to put together all 3,016 colored pieces in order to make up the streamlined hull, overhanging deck, and island. Heck, the Building Block Aircraft Carrier itself even comes with nine jet aircraft that are supported by an ammunition truck which will carry various ordnances that can be snapped under the wings of each jet. On the detailed deck, you will find a ski-slope ramp for speedier take-offs, working jet blast deflectors, and point defense weaponry which take up their positions on port and starboard sides. Heck, I’d want one for myself, too!
[ Building Block Aircraft Carrier copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Jul 31
YouTube user Carl Vause recently uploaded a side-by-side shot of two identical aircraft carrier landings—one during the light of day and one in pitch black. The result is absolutely stunning.
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Feb 05
The U.S. Navy just released this stunning photo of sailors participating in a flight deck scrubbing exercise aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class supercarrier that is currently undergoing sea trials. But what the hell are they scrubbing? Is the carrier caught in a blizzard? More »
Jan 04
Here’s a rare sight: four out of the ten Nimitz-class aircraft carriers—the largest warships ever built—plus an Enterprise-class carrier docked together. They are resting at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, which coincidentally is the largest naval base in the world. Look at all that engineering and firepower. And it’s only half of the Nimitz fleet! More »
Nov 26
Our frenemies across the Pacific are now a naval superpower, having successfully landed a Chinese jet on a Chinese aircraft carrier for the first time. And it’s lethal—the guy in charge dropped dead in the middle of it. More »
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